On Rule #3: Role Modelling

What we do in life, echoes in eternity.

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

– Maximus, Gladiator

We all make mistakes. We can only hope that they are not repeated by our disciples. It is only for the sake of this lesson that I expose you visually to this truth.

frank

The founder of Velominati and curator of The Rules, Frank was born in the Dutch colonies of Minnesota. His boundless physical talents are carefully canceled out by his equally boundless enthusiasm for drinking. Coffee, beer, wine, if it’s in a container, he will enjoy it, a lot of it. He currently lives in Seattle. He loves riding in the rain and scheduling visits with the Man with the Hammer just to be reminded of the privilege it is to feel completely depleted. He holds down a technology job the description of which no-one really understands and his interests outside of Cycling and drinking are Cycling and drinking. As devoted aesthete, the only thing more important to him than riding a bike well is looking good doing it. Frank is co-author along with the other Keepers of the Cog of the popular book, The Rules, The Way of the Cycling Disciple and also writes a monthly column for the magazine, Cyclist. He is also currently working on the first follow-up to The Rules, tentatively entitled The Hardmen. Email him directly at rouleur@velominati.com.

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KogaLover says:

Dec 22 2016 at 4:29 am

@SamV

Your picture reminded me of this picture of one of the Keepers (who appears to be recovering from a hideous accident, get well soon!).
Randy C says:

Dec 22 2016 at 5:56 am

@SamV

My daughter and I were just talking last night about having to watch that classic! I guess if you're not getting a bike under the tree then a BB gun could be next best thing. Merry Christmas and Cheers
Mabuz says:

Dec 22 2016 at 6:42 am

@Randy C

My daughter and I were just talking last night about having to watch that classic! I guess if you’re not getting a bike under the tree then a BB gun could be next best thing. Merry Christmas and Cheers

Your username is appropriate for this post.

Merry Christmas!
chuckp says:

Dec 22 2016 at 7:35 am

Last night's holiday lights nighttime bike ride. Merry Christmas to all my fellow Velominati!
TBONE says:

Dec 22 2016 at 7:42 am
Buck Rogers says:

Dec 22 2016 at 8:31 am

@Teocalli

Gore-tex gloves are just updated Marigolds.

Now I know where Tyler Durden inspiration.
Bruce Lee says:

Dec 22 2016 at 9:56 am

Just because its out on the internet doesn't make it true. So maybe that awful photo of the prophet as some kind of hideous photoshop mash-up?

Indurain has no excuse, however.
Rick says:

Dec 22 2016 at 9:58 am

@KogaLover

Mmm, looks like Merckx is cleaning a tank on the inside, or washing the dishes with rubber gloves to protect his hands. And Big Mig is testing his Spiderman outfit for Belgian carnival or Halloween.

Since there are no pics on the web displaying my winter garments, in the interest of transparency: this morning I wore a neck warmer and skull cap. I also have a balaclava which I normally wear for skiing but when it’s colder, I can use it also for cycling. Issue -for which I have no solution (except pricy Assos skull cap)- is Rule #37 violations for either option.

My Rudy's stay perfectly secured to my head and Rule #37 compliant when I don my balaclava in cold weather. This works despite my ears being kept warm and toasty on the inside of the winter garment.
JD says:

Dec 22 2016 at 12:47 pm

@RobSandy

If Eddy is wearing something, it's cool. Get used to it.
freddy says:

Dec 22 2016 at 8:57 pm

Base layers, arm and leg warmers, winter jersey, gilet, shoe covers, balaclava under the helmet, arms of cycle specific eyeware over the helmut straps, gloves…we're good down to about 3 degrees C. Below that, the jackets come out and some rule violations, such as thermal tights, might be employed.