In a world that loves the easy route, Grubb took the hard one. He wasn’t just a man who pedaled through life—he tore through it, like a wild animal breaking free from its cage. Every inch of the road was a battle, every mile an act of defiance against the weak and the complacent. He…
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…
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,…