The Rules

Velominati: You Must Obey

What motivates a Velominatus?  It seems a simple question, but the answer is complicated and gets into various issues that…

15 years ago

A Cyclists Companion: Fear of Crashing

I thought I was the only one.  It was a truth I admitted to myself only in the darkest hours…

15 years ago

Being a Good Ambassador: Obey the Rules

As enthusiasm for The Rules has been growing, we've been having a lot of fun watching the conversation take shape…

15 years ago

The Bar Shape Paradox

I almost look forward to riding in bad weather because it means I have a perfect excuse to climb aboard…

15 years ago

The Salute

Winning salutes are brought up from time to time here on Velominati.  Of all the images and memories we have of…

15 years ago

Tape-O-Philia*

Nothing says "amateur" more than an imperfect handlebar tape job. A review of Specialized S-Works Handle bar tape

15 years ago

On Rule 12

If you've been paying close attention to my posts on other Keeper articles lately perhaps you've noticed my stable has…

15 years ago

Study of a Hardman: Johan Museeuw

For my generation, he is the Lion of Flanders. Unequivocally. Unchallenged. Evermore, evermore. Boonen is a monster; but he is…

15 years ago

The Unsung Hardmen

I was searching the internet this morning for photos of Gianni Bugno (because he's Awesome, and sometimes I just need…

15 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: 1990 Paris-Roubaix

I stared at this photo for about 13 minutes before realizing I should stare at it at least one minute…

15 years ago

Il Pirata’s 1998 Bianchi: The Elusive Stallion

In 1998, Marco Pantani staged one of the most prestigious coups of cycling by winning the Giro-Tour double. He made…

15 years ago

Cult of the Bean

The aroma. The taste. The ritual of the preparation, and the anticipation. It's more than just a drink. Coffee is…

15 years ago

Looks Can Be Deceiving

At first glance, you might cite a whole host of Rules being broken here.  Bars too high, not enough set-back…

15 years ago

Radars and Jawbones

Those of you who have been studying our catalog of The Rules will have noticed that eyewear is to be…

15 years ago

The Wearing-o-the Kit

Is it awesome to wear team kits? Yes, but took me a long time and a trip to Italy to…

15 years ago

Nokon No More

Followers of the Keepers may remember a while back that the Head Keeper, Frank, was having a dilemna about whether…

15 years ago

Rouleur, Issue 15

Issue 15 just arrived on my doorstop, and it is especially good and is going to take a good long…

15 years ago

Badass by Association: Winter Riding

To me, there is nothing cooler than riding in awful weather. It automatically associates you with the Spring Classics, held…

15 years ago

Decisions, Decisions

I am facing a major problem; one not easily solved.  One of our principal Keepers - Brett - had made…

15 years ago