Breaking The Rules

Training for ‘Cross

I recently upgraded my phone, tablet, laptop, and TV to their most modern respective operating systems. These devices are now…

8 years ago

Of Mother or Limb: First Week Wrap-Up

As I sit here watching the Tour de France while resting comfortably in my armchair, I find myself ruminating on the risks of…

8 years ago

On Rule #28: The Case for Black Socks

[rule number=28/] Science has proven that people who wear crazy socks are smarter than those boring snooze factories who wear…

8 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: The Joy of the Ride

Being the youngest in my family meant I spent a few long years staring at my older siblings' bikes, wishing for…

8 years ago

The All-Red Onesie

When it comes to personal style and charisma, Marcel Kittel is at the top of the food chain. Only a…

9 years ago

Test Drive Dummies

Everyone knows it's a great idea to change out pieces of equipment the day before a group ride, especially an…

9 years ago

Drive Side/Non-Drive Side

I have a hard time with labels, which is why I am terrible at remembering people's names. I remember the…

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

On Rule #30: In Defence Of The Frame Pump

Going against the grain is something I think I've been doing with some degree of success for a good portion…

9 years ago

V Point V Magnitude Awesome

People, please grab hold of your butts: we are experiencing a V.V magnitude Awesome Quake, and it is sporting a…

9 years ago

The Curious Case of Bradley Wiggins

Brad Wiggins is an enigma. There is a lot about him that makes him easy to dislike. That mopey, Pete Townshend…

9 years ago

The Race of Truth

We've all felt it; going over a bump or through a corner and feeling that unmistakable bit of slop in…

9 years ago

The Book and the Cover

I rode with a rider I know from work a few weeks ago. The first time we sat in a meeting together,…

9 years ago

The First Step

I've spent my adult life believing that Mario Cippolini was the first rider to soil the Rainbow Jersey with matching bibshorts.…

10 years ago

The Dark Side

White is a troublesome color; hard to keep clean. I have a white dress shirt that I never wear because…

10 years ago

Places to Ride: Cape Town, South Africa

I've never been to Africa before, although I'm not sure Cape Town counts as "Africa". One thing I noticed is…

10 years ago

Le Graveur: The Margins

I just got turned back from a ride. 5k from the house I realized my bits were getting too cold…

11 years ago

Guest Article: Breaking the Rules- A Note on Rule #50

I have no dog in this fight but @Henrik does. I can't swim in the serious 'stache growing gene pool.…

11 years ago

Of Course, But Maybe

I'm a naturally loud and weird person who expresses excitement through volume. Also, alcohol is supposed to be a depressant, but…

11 years ago