Merckxy Christmas

Merckxy Christmas and a Coppi New Year

To each and every one of you in our community, we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our community.

Velominati is a project born of passion more than planning, and the fact that we’ve managed to gain your support means the world to us; over the years I’ve come to consider many of you friends, despite never (or rarely) having met any of you in person. Our Cogals are a testament to how our community straddles the physical and virtual worlds and it continues to amaze me; when I founded Velominati in 2009 and Bretto jumped on board soon after, I never imagined where this would go. Thanks to each of you for the gift you give us Keepers by being part of the community and letting your voice be heard (even when that voice is telling us we’re a bunch of idiots – you’re not wrong.)

In the spirit of the community, we are also excited to hint at a major refresh of the site to be launched later this week. Our site’s design, done by KRX-10 in 2009, has aged better than most, but design and technology has evolved considerably and it’s time for an update. The first step is a ground-up rebuild of the site with some exciting new features including basic social networking features including friending and following fellow community members, as well as the ability to privately message each other. We feel this will greatly enhance the sense of community. Consider that our Christmas gift to you for 2015, but more features will follow throughout 2015, so buckle your seatbelts!

Thanks go to each and every one of you for your contribution and loyalty; we wish you a Merckxy Christmas, one and all!

Yours for ever in Cycling,

– Frank, Brett, Gianni, Marko, and Jim

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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PeakInTwoYears says:

Dec 25 2014 at 4:50 pm

Happy holidays to all!

Excited to see the site and gear-related changes.
Ken Ho says:

Dec 25 2014 at 7:40 pm

Merry Xmas to you all.

Anyone get some good cycling loot from Santa ?

I was hoping for a reason to upgrade my ride to an Infinito CV, but despite my headset crapping out, it was nothing a new set of bearings could not fix. I had to make do with a new set of carbon bars ( 3T Ergonova Ltd) and a spiffy new pair of shoes, Diadora something- or-others, both half price on-line. ANd before anyone starts bleating about THAT rule, after my recent shop experiences for both cycling and paddling, I wish I could buy EVERYTHING from wiggle.
Oli says:

Dec 25 2014 at 8:07 pm

Merry Christmas, Frank, Keepers and Velominati!
rockkk says:

Dec 25 2014 at 10:35 pm

Merry Christmas to one and all

Is it just me or is the gingerbreadvelominatus in the main photo snarling ?
Yogacyclist says:

Dec 26 2014 at 1:47 am

Slightly belated (I write as I ride) Merry Christmas and huge thanks to the keepers and all velominati for this year's enterlightenment. Let the multi-sensei experience roll on, surely to be enhanced by the new look and feel (RIP old design - I work on the web and you were a good'un).
Teocalli says:

Dec 26 2014 at 2:23 am

@rockkk

Merry Christmas to one and all

Is it just me or is the gingerbreadvelominatus in the main photo snarling ?

I think it's his V face imagining he's crushing the cobbles. Though it could be the worry that the result could be crumbs.......

Christmas goodies. Shiny new bidon cage for the Steel Pinarello buildup.
Barracuda says:

Dec 26 2014 at 3:24 am

Its the whole mad, crazy and informative community that keeps me coming back for more. Updates sound great and bring on 2015 with as much vigor as 2014.

Thanks go to the lads and lass's and also the keepers. V Pint glass coming my may soon. Xmas cash gonna be put to good use.
wilburrox says:

Dec 26 2014 at 3:55 am

@Chris

@wilburrox

A bike waiting by the tree for Christmas morning... cheers all

There was a saddle and seat post under the tree for Angus. At first he though it was because he'd been complaining about how uncomfortable his mtb saddle was. Then he realised...

Is there a category beyond causally deliberate ?? As in like perfectly causally deliberate? 'Cause this young man would nail it if there is. I love the red. Christmas bikes, remembered for a lifetime. Sweet.

If the day goes as planned, the young lady and I'll join the club for a group ride today. When the ride's described as a "reasonable Christmas pace" it sounds like a good opportunity for her to set a new distance mark. Regret we've had a little too much rain of late to hit the trails on her new mtn bike.

Cheers
tessar says:

Dec 26 2014 at 4:52 am

@Ken Ho

Anyone get some good cycling loot from Santa ?

I gave her a three-hour professional bike fit, so all in all I think I came off cheaper...
SamV says:

Dec 26 2014 at 5:05 am

New pedals for my wife and me! Her first pair of clipless. I'm ridiculously excited to go help her pick out shoes today and get out for a ride.