The Moser Position

For my money, the best slice of cycling video ever is Francesco Moser, appearing out of the dust, in the…

9 years ago

To Bidon Or Not To Bidon

This is serious, people. I hope you're sitting down. Really. Sit down. Not a half sit. A real sit. Both…

9 years ago

Doing It Wrong

Cycling is a complex sport, one whose fabric is densely woven from the fibers of a Hundred Years War between…

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

Single Gun Theory

Kids are assholes. Kids are also sensitive and vulnerable, and the two extremes are usually not found together in the…

9 years ago

The Wipe Down

Frank's maddening post about doing things because, well, because that's the way to do things made me question some of…

9 years ago

On Rules #26 and #65: Spring Theory

To hold opposing truths in one's heart is a beautiful thing; to find resonance within contradiction is a liberating force that…

9 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Top Dog

I have it on excellent authority that life is good when you're at the top. I myself am, of course,…

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

Unsung Heroes: Erik “Gavia” Breukink

I do love my Dutchmen. That much I admit. I also admit my love for the Americans with whom I…

9 years ago

Lean In, Lean Out

I profess to understand every mannerism and habit of the Cyclist. I'm Dutch, and I'm a writer, so it all…

9 years ago

Cogal Report: Velominati Dutch Mid-Winter Cogal, 2015

@Ruud deserves a lot of credit for his stubborn Dutchness. Nothing was going to stop his mid-winter Cogal. I am…

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

Zee Germans

The Germans are onto something. They call a bike a "rad". From a linguistic standpoint, that is the most accurate name…

9 years ago

On Rule #74: Going Unplugged

I think the most exciting Christmas present I ever received as a child was an Avocet 30 in what must…

9 years ago

Guest Article: Before Thor

@Wiscot is back with another tale from the peloton. This will help us roadies get a fix as we struggle…

9 years ago

In Memoriam: The Headband

Like the Spinaci bars, the headband was cool, effective and disappeared quickly. While the Spinaci was outlawed by the UCI…

9 years ago

The Graceful Touch of La Volupté

I get to certain parts of my training when I begin to crave his blows, especially in winter. Winter is…

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

A Shift In Time

Returning to your roots can be both a rewarding and sobering experience. The nostalgia one feels for the halcyon days…

9 years ago