La Vie Velominatus

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

Anatomy of a Photo: Rules Pioneer

As surely as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, if you ride a bicycle you…

11 years ago

In Memoriam: Jon Lennard, aka @itburns

Each of us throw a leg over our top tubes and submit ourselves to the open road in recognition of…

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

The Great Escape

There is a sense of weightlessness that accompanies speed; a strange feeling for any Earthbound creature who temporarily breaks Gravity's…

11 years ago

Vlaams Orkest: Tegenwind

Any return from time off the bike is always met with a peculiar mixture of anticipation and apprehension. I will be excited to…

11 years ago

Merry Festum Prophetae

This photo is perhaps the greatest of all time; it shows The Prophet riding in the 1969 Ronde van Vlaanderen,…

11 years ago

V to the Vth Degree

La Vie Velominatus isn't a part-time gig. La Vie means the life, and The V is my life. Otherwise, I'd…

11 years ago

On Rule #12: Graveur Robber

I find it interesting to observe the chasm between parties engaged in a conversation, particularly in response to questions being…

11 years ago

Saved By The Bike

Addiction is typically defined as a bad thing. Addiction to drugs, to alcohol, sex or even work is usually portrayed as…

11 years ago

La Fleur de V

We have the kind of poor judgement that allows us to have a puppy. She's half pit, half something, and…

11 years ago

Time Out

My wife and I live in subtropical Maui. We moved here partly to break the horrible cycle of fall fitness…

11 years ago

The Importance of Environment

While all evidence points to the contrary, the 20th century's greatest twatwaffle LE Gunderson may have got something at least…

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

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

Look Pro: Éclatant de Panache

The Prophet was very clear on how best to ride an individual Time Trial; start as fast as possible and…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: A Rule #25 Reasoned Decision

There was no clear indication that Rick's car had actually come to a complete stop. It wasn't that the car…

12 years ago

Sur La Plaque: Café Roubaix Haleakala Climbing Wheels

I'm not going to lie to you, friction is an asshole. In the bottom bracket, in the bending of every…

12 years ago