Wow- What an amazing work of art!!!

PROPOSAL: RUSSIAN OLYMPIC CYCLING TEAM

http://www.cycleexif.com/daniel-bragin

Despite appearances, this is not actually a bike. It’s a piece by an artist named Daniel Bragin, who was born in Moscow but lives and works in London and Amsterdam. The correct title of the work is‘Proposal for Russian Olympic Cycling Team 1992’, a statement about the New, emerging Russia.So no, it’s not really a Chesini TT frame, resprayed with Black Gold Pearl by House of Kolor. As much as you’d like to believe, it’s not a Campagnolo 24 karat-plated Chorus groupset. And while the wheels may be a pair of Mavic Challenger discs, it’s what is depicted upon them that’s important.

Daniel tells a deeper story: “In my latest project that is called ‘Proposal for Russian Olympic Cycling Team 1992’ are some eye catching symbols, that are integrated in one piece. The symbols that you see have, on one hand, their own meaning and a sense of interpretation.“The spectator that is standing in front of the work can see these symbols as individual elements. For example the airbrushed Orthodox icons on the disc wheels can be seen as the first overwhelming amount of volume taking property of the totality.

“On the other hand, the given symbols and the material that are used like gold plating and the black leather on the saddle and bars stand in the eyes of the maker of the object opposite to each other. Because of the juxtaposition that is given, the original way of reading an object latterly disappears.“I would say that the original interpretation of the symbols not just disappear but because of taking the symbols out of their classic context and are woven together, the relationship between the visual elements appear under new light.

“I have to admit it’s not about what you see in the first place. The Russian Orthodox Contemporary church, the New Russia, the phrase ‘Gott Mit Uns’ that is written in Gothic letters or the decadent gold plated parts. Yes, that’s what you see. But I expect more than just the first impression. It’s the thoughts behind the visible layer of the object that is given.“It has more to do with a link between the invisible aspects and the unity that exists between the Russian Orthodox religious fields, the rebirth of the new Russia and the dictatorship that we remember from the past.”Fair play. Truthfully, I’d prefer to look at Daniel’s work than ride it. Which is OK, as the gold plating has rendered the gruppo and Rohloff chain un-rideable. Still, it would’ve earned the 1992 Russian Olympic Cycling Team some serious style points. Check out Daniel’s portfolio or his profile on Saatchi Gallery.PS: Printed on heavy duty vinyl by Sticker Mule, the Cycle EXIF Mondrian Sticker is now available to purchase and will announce your appreciation of classic cycling wherever it is displayed. The stickers measure 3″x 3″ and cost $7 with free international postage. Head to the webstore to purchase. Your support helps keep the wheels of Cycle EXIF turning.

Saturday Sept. 12th...come ride for a good cause.

http://www.threefeetforpete.org/

So your too lazy to work on your bike...

Team Sky

Three hours condensed into 42 seconds last night at the Vuelta a España our mechanics work hard!

Sir Bradley Wiggins...delivers an impressive read...and ride in his cycling career.

I'm very impressed with this read.  It was informative and riveting on the level that it takes you in the peloton and reveals the ordinary many accomplishing great feats in history.  It's well written and you walk away knowing the man and wanting to know what's next.  Which come to find out, he in turn breaks the one hour track record, and now I'm eager to see what happens at this years World's Championship in Richmond, VA.  The only problem I have with this kind of great interest and storied career, is that it is over too soon.  I can hear the classic British explicative curse words coming from his mouth at that notion of "too soon", but this kind of greatness seems so fleeting.  Classic though it is, it's nice to know, or at least hope, that it will not be overdone and tarnished in any way as he tries to hang on for the ride.

http://www.amazon.com/My-Time-Bradley-Wiggins/

WANT THIS!!!!: The Wireless Future: SRAM RED eTap - Peloton Magazine

The Wireless Future: SRAM RED eTap - Peloton Magazine

3 Ways To Measure Fitness

Power, Heart Rate, and Rate of Perceived Exertion are the three most common and effective tools to measure fitness for cyclists. While each serves a purpose when it comes to training, these tools are not necessarily created equal. In this article we’ll be diving into all three and discussing their strengths, weaknesses and some of the common misconceptions associated with each. Let’s get into it!

@ http://blog.trainerroad.com/3-ways-to-measure-fitness/

June 9, 2015  |  Trevor DeRuise 

Training Peaks is fantastic and hepling me get back on the bike after SPine Fusion surgery.  Very motivating and insightful!

Interesting read...by Mark Jenkins at Bicycling...

How a Colombian Cycling Tradition Changed the World

A million cyclists taking over the busiest, biggest, and most important streets of a notoriously traffic-snarled metropolis? No big deal—it happens every week in Bogotá, Colombia.

BYMARK JENKINS

"I was educated analyzing this urban crisis. When I came back home to Bogotá, I was shocked to see that we Colombians were following the American path of urban development. Cars and more cars. One person, one car. It was obvious that this was not going to lead to a livable city. So I became a radical. I knew how to do it: I was trained by the best American counterculture radicals. And the bicycle quite naturally became a symbol of revolution. The bicycle symbolizes individuality, civil rights, women's rights,urban mobility, simplicity, the new urbanism, and, of course, environmental consciousness."


http://www.bicycling.com/culture/advocacy/how-colombian-cycling-tradition-changed-world

Are you kidding me! Ouch!

These team cars and motorcycles need to stay out of the mix!

https://youtu.be/hRM3bFXlyNk

Just picked these up...seem pretty tight.

Pivlock™ V2

The Pivlock™ V2 will take you from the start line to the podium. With features like our three-position adjustable nose piece and performance-proven interchangeable lenses, the competition doesn't stand a chance. The medium sized lens and sport-driven frame design are upgraded with our new slide-on temple ends for first class comfort. Fit for a king or a queen.

This guy is cra cra!

MUST WATCH: BIKE PARKS ON ROAD BIKES – VITTORIO BRUMOTTI IS AT IT AGAIN

It looks like Peter Sagan may have some competition in the bike handling department after Vittorio Brumotti joined the Tinkoff Saxo training camp in Livigno. We’re not so sure Brumotti could keep up on the road, but he definitely has nearly everyone beat when it comes to trials on a road bike (though Sagan can sure hold his own – remember the car and the MTB video?). The latest video featuring the ridiculous roadie is almost more like an OK GO music video than a bike video…

From Tinkoff Saxo:

While we were busy fighting at Le Tour de France, Abbombazza 100% Brumottijoined our training camp in Livigno and took his stunning tricks one level further ahead. Don’t miss this spectacular video with Vittorio as he rides in places you would never expect to see a bike. Europe’s best mountains and sports infrastructure are waiting for you in Livigno! Thanks as well to Eye Productions (www.eyerecproductions.com) for their awesome shooting and production work.

WHO PUNCHED EDDY?

After being punched on his way to the summit of the Puy de Dôme during the 1975 Tour de France, Eddy Merckx went to the changing rooms and put on his Molteni team tracksuit. Then he accompanied police officers back down the hill. He thought that he might recognize his assailant if he saw him.

It wasn’t difficult. Vigilante fans had surrounded the man and prevented him from making a getaway. At the time of the assault, Merckx had a good glimpse of him, and now he could see that, yes, that was him, in the beige jacket and white shirt. He didn’t look like a thug, and nor was he a young hooligan swept up in the anti-Merckx feeling that prevailed in France. He was a middle-aged man.
....more at Bicycling

Bicycling Mag...Who Punched Eddy Merckx - the conclusion.

Merckx Images on Rouler

We know that this album belonged to a Monsieur Lecouf, but that is all we know. Who was this Lecouf?

He was Belgian, it seems. But was it him who took the pictures... or did he just collect them? Was he close to Eddy? Or was he simply another race fan, one of those devoted Tour lovers who runs across fields and climbs mountains just to snatch a photo or grab a racer’s cap still damp with sweat? And like Monsieur Lecouf, how many children, teenagers and grown-ups glued pictures of Eddy into scrapbooks like this one?

These photos seem to have been taken with a Kodak Instamatic, a very popular camera in 1971. They are shot on colour film, which is lucky because 1971 was a brightly coloured year for Eddy. At the start of the season, he shed the red jersey of Faema for the rusty merino of Molteni, his new home.

Molteni is a family of amateur racing cyclists that found fortune and glory in the world of fine Italian meat products and who sponsored one of the finest and most successful professional cycling teams of the era. Their jersey, made by Vittore Gianni, was simple and elegant: a rare tan colour with black stripes and cuffs.

Interesting Bike from Donhou Bicycles - Rad paint!

June 24.15 – Adrian’s Dazzle XCR Road

Adrian is an architect by profession, so using the highest quality materials was very important to him, meaning there was no other tubeset for this build than Columbus XCR.

When it was time to start designing the bike, Adrian came to visit the workshop with various print-outs tucked under his arm, including several images of old WW1 warships painted in what was known as ‘dazzle’ camouflage.

The idea behind dazzle is that it breaks up the lines of the ship so that an enemy couldn’t focus or ga
uge speed and distance while sighting their gun. Taking this concept and applying it to a bicycle frame, we worked up the exploded check pattern to confuse the eye.

The paint design includes some exposed areas of stainless steel and fillet brazing, allowing the craftsmanship underneath to come through also.

With a Campagnolo Chorus groupset, ENVE finishing kit and a custom painted stem, this is one camo bike that won’t be hard to spot.

More images in the custom gallery.

Photo’s, George Marshall