Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! It’s time to get acquainted with another cycling legend – Lucien Van Impe – a legendary climbing specialist from Belgium who won the 1976 Tour de France. Let’s go. The Climb That Solidified The Dream If I learned one thing in life, it’s that talent shows early on. I’m not…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists, It’s time for yet another VES post. Today, the focus is on Lucien Michard – a legendary French track racing cyclist who became the Olympic champion in the sprint at the 1924 Paris Games. From a Fragile Kid to a Warrior Like many other cyclists, Lucien Michard (17.11.1903- 1.11.1985) had…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! Happy Monday! Just kidding I know you hate Mondays just like me. But hopefully, this new post from the VES column will make your day a bit more interesting. Today, you will learn about Roger De Vlaeminck – a renowned Belgian cyclist celebrated for his exceptional talent in classic races,…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! It’s time for another VES article. In this one, I will present Francesco Moser – a legendary Italian cyclist who “accumulated” 250 professional wins between 1973 and 1988 – an accomplishment that very few cyclists have matched (only Merckx comes to mind). 1973: Turning Pro At 22, Moser was already…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! I hope I find you well. Today, it’s time for another VES post. And this time the spotlight goes to Jan Janssen who etched his name into the record books as the very first Dutch rider to conquer the prestigious Tour de France. In an era when the world of…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! Are you ready for another VES article? I hope so. Today, you will learn about Freddy Maertens – a two-time world road race champion whose career was marked by significant fluctuations in performance, intense rivalry with Eddy Merckx, and personal struggles with debt and alcoholism. Eyes On The Prize Freddy…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! It’s time for another post from the VES series. The focus is on Roger Lapébie – a French cyclistwho rose from the shadows to become a titan of the cycling world, forever immortalized as the champion of the 1937 Tour de France. His life was not merely a tale of…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists It’s time for another VES post. This time the focus is on Daniel Morelon – a French track cyclist with three Olympic gold medals. Below you will find highlights and curious moments from his journey to the highest step on the podium. When Cycling Is In Your Blood – You…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists I hope everything is fine in your camp. The good news is that I have prepared a new article from the VES section. Today’s post focuses on Bernard Thévenet – the man who ended the “Eddy Merckx dynasty” by winning the Tour de France twice. Let’s roll. The Early Start:…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! Today, I bring you another post from the VES category. This time the spotlight goes to Léon Scieur – a Belgian cyclist who achieved notable victories, including the 1921 Tour de France. Scieur Couldn’t Ride a Bike Until 22 Years of Age Léon Scieur(19 March 1888 – 7 October 1969)…