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The Fasting Ride

I've been doing fasting rides on the weekend, before breakfast and maybe also before lunch, depending on how long the ride…

9 years ago

Fendangelism

Mudguards (fenders) and saddlebags are two subjects that are sure to get our collective ire up as Cyclists. When I wrote in…

9 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: The Eyes of March

Some riders lose before they even arrive at the start line, questioning their form or their health, or allowing themselves to…

9 years ago

Breathing Through Your Ears

Suffering is part of Cycling the way alcohol is part of liver failure: they are obviously connected but it's too much…

9 years ago

Dream Job

I love working on my bikes. I feel closer to them, like a samurai sharpening their blade or a soldier…

9 years ago

Body Language

A true leader rarely asks someone to do something for them; the best leaders inspire through their own example those…

9 years ago

Motorhead

Motherfucker. I honestly don't like swearing in an Article, much less using such a word to open an article, but seriously. Motherfucker.…

9 years ago

Gunslinger

It is well known that knee warmers look better than leg warmers. Which isn't to say leg warmers can't look the…

9 years ago

To Bidon Or Not To Bidon

This is serious, people. I hope you're sitting down. Really. Sit down. Not a half sit. A real sit. Both…

9 years ago

Doing It Wrong

Cycling is a complex sport, one whose fabric is densely woven from the fibers of a Hundred Years War between…

9 years ago

Body Dysmorphia

I am thrilled to announce that for the first time in my life, my chest measurement is smaller than my…

9 years ago

On Rules #26 and #65: Spring Theory

To hold opposing truths in one's heart is a beautiful thing; to find resonance within contradiction is a liberating force that…

9 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Top Dog

I have it on excellent authority that life is good when you're at the top. I myself am, of course,…

9 years ago

Unsung Heroes: Erik “Gavia” Breukink

I do love my Dutchmen. That much I admit. I also admit my love for the Americans with whom I…

9 years ago

Lean In, Lean Out

I profess to understand every mannerism and habit of the Cyclist. I'm Dutch, and I'm a writer, so it all…

9 years ago

Merckxy Christmas and a Coppi New Year

As 20VVV comes to a close, we'd like to once again thank each and every one of you for your…

9 years ago

Zee Germans

The Germans are onto something. They call a bike a "rad". From a linguistic standpoint, that is the most accurate name…

9 years ago

On Rule #74: Going Unplugged

I think the most exciting Christmas present I ever received as a child was an Avocet 30 in what must…

9 years ago

The Graceful Touch of La Volupté

I get to certain parts of my training when I begin to crave his blows, especially in winter. Winter is…

9 years ago

À Bloc

The V surrounds us, it penetrates and binds us together. Through disciplined practice we are able to draw from it…

9 years ago