Etiquette

Post-Ride Recovery Ales

The most important moment in a man's life is the first time they have a beer. I place it on…

11 years ago

On Rule #36: Cool Shades

Forget quick-release skewer, the mechanical derailleur, carbon frames, or disc wheels. Never mind clipless pedals or brake-mounted shifters. Scratch those…

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

The Elements

Water is an asshole, at least when it comes to bicycles. So is wind, now that I think of it;…

11 years ago

Descents are Not for Recovery. Recovery Ales are for Recovery.

My trouble isn't with being a good descender; it is with cornering and stopping - and sometimes both. Or, as…

11 years ago

Full Circle: The ‘Evolution’ of Mountain Biking

Think back to the early days of mountain biking. A bunch of friends, getting to the top of the hill…

11 years ago

The Entanglements of Rule #12

It is so deeply entangled at this point, I can no longer tell the threads from one another. The strands…

11 years ago

The Unexpected

Gianni really took it in the shorts after trying to sneak his way along with a stealth EPMS. Like an…

11 years ago

The Constant Companion

A friend recently asked my advice for how to prepare for the longest ride he'd ever done. My approach is…

11 years ago

Look Pro: Keep a Lid on It

Cycling has been suffering a crisis every since the use of a helmet became compulsory. This crisis is rooted in…

11 years ago

Respect the Jersey

Domination, at least from the spectator's point of view, can quickly wring the suspense and excitement out of watching an…

11 years ago

Riding Ugly: The Spider

There are lots of things to like about Vroomie Froomie, like his willingness to accept the fact that people are…

11 years ago

Look Pro: Escape Velocity

Three things can send me from a deep sleep to sitting bolt upright in bed, gasping in terror. First is…

11 years ago

On Rule #43: Notes for Bike Inspectors

This week's Guest Article comes from our friend, @blacktoolpower (l) and our editor Drummond Moir (r). In anticipation of our…

12 years ago

Festum Prophetae: The Impossible Hour

Update: You can watch the live stream (assuming it works from the velodrome) on the Velominati channel at USTREAM. When…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: The Sound of Silence

In most situations, silence is an ominous thing that signals impending doom. Having never been in any danger myself, I base this largely…

12 years ago

Sur La Plaque: Rule #33

We're heaping coals on the Giro frenzy that's burning in all corners of the Cycling world by issuing the second…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: Lean Properly

There are always at least two ways to accomplish any task: properly and improperly. Drinking beer from a glass, not…

12 years ago

Keepers Tour: Eat Properly

During last year's Keepers Tour, the motor was fine for about two or three days until it suddenly sputtered and…

12 years ago

Cultural Immersion

I've been lucky enough to do quite a bit of travelling in my life. As a family, we travelled all…

12 years ago