Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! I’ve been quiet for a while because I had some personal things to take care of. But I’m back with a profile part of the VES series. Today’s article is dedicated to another tough cyclist – Lucien Buysse. Born in 1892, he grew up in the serene village of Wontergem…
Velotology Educational Series What’s up, fellas? I hope all is well for you. Today, I’ll continue working on the VES series. Before moving on to another segment, I plan to write at least 100 articles for this section. The new profile that will be added today is that of Philippe Thys – another representative of…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! Today you are going to learn about Jean Alavoine – a representative of what I call the TOSC (Tough Old School Cyclists) group who won 17 Tour de France stages in a “majestic” fashion despite technical failures and other forms of setbacks that would make a young millennial and generation…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists, It’s time for another VES post. Today, you will learn about Henri Auguste François David – a French cyclist with an extraordinary passion and talent for the sport. At 19 years old, he became the youngest winner of the Tour de France—a feat that cemented his status as an eternal…
Velotology Educational Series Hello, Velotologists! It’s been a while since my last post, but I am back with a new piece for the VES series. Today, you will learn about Marie Léon Flameng (30 April 1877 – 2 January 1917) – a decorated French cyclist who also served as a pilot during World War I. …
Velotology Educational Series “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” — Will Rogers Hello, Velotologists! The evening is here. It’s cold. The keyboard is charged (wireless for the win), and I am hyped to the sky after loading myself with enough caffeine to wrestle a bear. Why? It’s time to drop…