Musings from the V-Bunker

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

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

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

The 2016 VVish List

We made it to the new year! Bicycles have not been outlawed so things are looking up. Yet, the state…

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

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

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

The Punter

They say you can measure the quality of a man's character by his ability to admit when he's wrong. That…

9 years ago

The Power of Sport

Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the human race. HG Wells The world…

9 years ago

Progressively Retro

Innovation is a beast that lurches in leaps and bounds, fueled by its own momentum and restrained by its own progress.…

9 years ago

On Looking Fantastic

Whenever I do anything, I try my best to project the confidence of Han Solo leaving the cantina after cooking Greedo…

9 years ago

Ace of Base

It's still a month away. You've got plenty of base. If those words were being spoken about an upcoming DJ…

9 years ago

The Nine Kit

Riding in bad weather is an incredible experience assuming you don't fall off and break your hip, or you don't get…

9 years ago

Inflation

My first bike was a Sears Moonlight Special. It was literally a piece of shit - figuratively. I mean, it…

9 years ago

On Rule #12: The Bike #1 Paradox

[rule number=12/] The only parents who proclaim to have a favorite child are the ones who have only one; all…

9 years ago

Rule #55: Earn Your Turns

I did go out seeking endorphins and inspiration. These articles don't just write themselves. A climb and descent might just…

9 years ago

World Champion

The Worlds are going to be played out on US roads, which is fantastic and the last time it happened we witnessed…

9 years ago

In Praise of Sealant

This was not going to be the Race of Truth. My wife and I were descending different routes to our…

9 years ago

Pinot or Bardet?

That is my question. Both want to be considered great cyclists, not great French cyclists. It is a cruel and…

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