As many of you know, there’s been a lot of synergy between BIGRINGRIDING and Velominati for several years now. Though BRR and Velominati have very different flavors, we work on a similar principle: foster passion for the sport through a mix of knowledge, history, and humor tempered with a healthy dose of irreverence, all while obviously making things up as we go along.
It seems only natural, then, that we should work together and thus it is with great delight that I present our monthly feature with the Big Ring taking his capitalized view on a Rule of his choice. No better Rule to start with than my personal favorite, Rule #9. And remember, it’s more than just a chainring, it’s a state of mind.
Yours in Cycling,
Frank
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LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR. IF YOU DON’T SEE ICE, YOU’RE NOT AS BADASS AS GREG. PERIOD.
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@the Engine
Clavicle ok, at worst it's a chip or AC joint separation. Tried a full roll keeping hands in but helmet and right shoulder took the brunt. Pissed off as that was my favourite lid. On the plus side I was rocking the V kit prior to that but changed before points race so no damage to #1 gear. A few more sessions on the turbo now beckon in prep for Caledonian Cogal 2. Heard a rumour it may be June 1st. @snoov the main man.
@JohnB Commiserations. That sucks. Heal well.
@JohnB
Good to hear you dodged the clavicle bullet - you can always buy a new helmet too.
@frank Looks like Andy finished the Criterium International this week. He squeeked in just before the time limit on the third and last stage but managed to place better than a very bad cadel in the time trial.
Much further up the road Froome and then Porte tore the lead group apart.
@Chris
Staying somewhere with Sky TV so got to watch this for a change. Impressive stuff from Sky; Froome and Porte in particular. Improvement from Schleck Jr. as well who at least managed an attack before being booted out the back door.
Whenever I see a Sky-led peloton chasing down a breakaway I always hear the Imperial March whenever they come into shot...
Ah, the man behind the curtain is brought into the fold! Great work, glad to have his CAPITAL COMMENTS 'round these parts.
Beautiful photos, as always, Pedale!
I live too far south these days for much Rule #9 riding, though I did do some cross riding in January where my bike, hands, and rim braking surfaces got covered in frozen ice. Definitely couldn't tell how cold that day was going to be from my kitchen window. Well, I still feel like I put in my time playing college lacrosse in upstate NY with games & practice outdoors in January.
Apparently Heinrich Haussler has ridden every race this season without gloves (including Milan-Sanremo & Gent-Wevelgem). Not sure if that is Rule #9 or just crazy.
I don't know what to make of the gloveless riding. My feet are okay down pretty low, my head is always fine with just a cycling cap, but I need gloves in anything from cool to cold.
Road rash sucks. Road rash on your hands sucks more than average.
Agreed. Road rash on your arms and legs is mildly inconvenient, but on your hands it's just shit.