No animals were harmed during this 16okm solo Giro win. Photo Graeme Watson
La Vie Velominatus isn’t a part-time gig. La Vie means the life, and The V is my life. Otherwise, I’d be Some V Velominatus, some of the time.
Even when I’m not riding my bike, like the last two weeks (for reasons which don’t really matter, and offering them only renders them excuses), I live La Vie through other avenues. Every day, no matter what I’m putting out, the only thing I’m putting in is V. I’m a Vegan. And like everything else that La Vie encompasses, it takes commitment.
Choosing to not eat meat, dairy or animal products usually elicits reactions ranging from surprise to condemnation. When it comes to riding a bike, being a V-tarian has benefitted me no end. Animal protein and fat doesn’t help one to spin pedals for hours on end. The proof is in the (dairy-free) pudding. This summer just past and the build-up to Keepers Tour was my best patch of form for a long time. Granted, it may not be entirely due to my diet, but it certainly didn’t hurt me. My endurance was excellent, I laid down plenty of V, felt light and strong on the climbs and recovery wasn’t a problem (malted, hopped beverages always work). And the riders on KT will attest to that fact. Never have I thought “if only I ate meat I’d be a better rider.” It works for me.
We all make choices in our life, and how to live it. I’ve made mine, and am sticking to them. And if for some unfathomable reason that offends you, then that’s for you to deal with, not me. I’m living La Vie for me (and the animals).
VLVV
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@Jamie
That was probably the world's quickest google search. Does he get called Pynchon-esue at all? (When he's not being called fucking disgusting)
Stokoe sounds way more disgusting than Pynchon.
Disgusting English Candy Drill, anyone?
For an interesting alternative, you might want to read "The Paleo Diet for Athletes" by Loren Cordain and Joel Friel. I've been doing it for 3 or 4 months. I've never felt better. We eat only free range meat.
interesting read, the article as well as people's opinions on various diets. been a vegetarian for several years and honestly, it's just not something i even consider any more. people ask me why occasionally and it makes no sense to tell them the original reasons, because the truth is it's just who i am now and that's not gonna change. preaching to people about why they should or shouldn't be vegetarian is silly and a waste of time. the more important matter is to try and eat healthy, regardless of diet. from the looks of it, most of us here agree on that; which is, frankly, what i'd expect.