Stories from Cycling Art Blog
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Go M: 25!
Cycling Art Blog &bull Yesterday
My Marinoni restored with the M: 25. As you all know, my dear readers, my restored Marinoni is 25 years old and I wanted to celebrate throughout this year in a special way. With design expertise from Carolle aka Mrs.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- ride
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Garmin-Barracuda Bites, AC is Pulled
Cycling Art Blog &bull Feb 6, 2012
The Tour of Qatar is on and the ride of the day goes to Garmin-Barracuda winning stage two, TTT. Garmin-Barracuda (like the name) took over winning the TTT over Omega Pharma-Quick Step and Team Sky. The Barracuda's are creeping up… Full Story »
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Men In Black
Cycling Art Blog &bull Feb 5, 2012
The Men in Black. via revistamundociclistico The Men in Black, no not Agents J & K, finished their first European race in the snow and cold of the GP Costa degil Etruschi in Donoratico, Italy. Known as a sprinters' classic… Full Story »
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Topics:
- GP Costa degli Etruschi
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Inspired By Climbing
Cycling Art Blog &bull Feb 3, 2012
Training in Italy. via Roberto Bettini The new Pro-Contiental team, Colombia-Coldeportes begins their much anticipated season Saturday in the GP Costa degli Entruschi. Led by veteran, Victor Hugo Pena and buoyed by 2008 U23 World Road Champion Fabio Duarte it's… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Giro
- Tirreno-Adriatico
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Life On Four Wheels
Cycling Art Blog &bull Feb 2, 2012
Two Colombian riders that I always admired for their panache in the Tour are Patrocinio Jimenez and Pablo Wilches. Both are driving cabs and reportedly happy making an honest living but wouldn't it be something to find out after stepping… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Look
- Vuelta a Colombia
- wheels
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The Gypsy at the Giro d'Italia
Cycling Art Blog &bull Jan 28, 2012
Roger DeVlaeminck was one of the most talented classic riders in history. Skilled in cyclocross, he expertly maneuvered over the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to win it a record four times. Hence his nickname, Monsieur Paris-Roubaix. He is one of only… Full Story »
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The Flea of the Mountains
Cycling Art Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
Riders of slight build that excelled when the road heaves upwards need only apply. Ever since 1905, big climbs has been part of the Tour as the riders were subjected to the Ballon d'Alsace for the first time. Afterwards, the… Full Story »
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It's All About The Bike
Cycling Art Blog &bull Jan 20, 2012
Inspirational, captivating and just plain I envy this man for having the chance to go to many of cycling's major manufacturers to build his dream machine. It's all worth reading. Really, after reading it, I'm still smiling after his exciting… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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Master Pepe
Cycling Art Blog &bull Jan 16, 2012
Carolle discovered a very interesting French article of Giuseppe 'Pepe' Marinoni. And, thanks to her translation, and with the help from my archives, I'm able to present this post of the great artisan frame builder... Marinoni. He's called nonno (grandfather in Italian) of handmade frame building in Canada.… Full Story »
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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of my Marinoni
Cycling Art Blog &bull Jan 14, 2012
Marinoni Time! Courtesy Guy Wilson-Roberts This year marks the 25th anniversary of my Marinoni. Last year, as my loyal followers know, I had my faithful Marinoni restored to a level that I'm very proud of. I decided a repaint was… Full Story »
