Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Nov 4, 2009, 6:43 pm
Delicious! I'm shamelessly plugging the simple but lovely red fruit ... the pomegranate. Returning from a afternoon ride, I enjoyed the edible seeds on yoghurt. And there's more to the rob...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Nov 1, 2009, 11:02 pm
Climbing away! In 1969, at just only 24 years old, Eddy Merckx had already amassed a list of palmares that was superstar status. So young and dominating his wins were an envy of many. He won prestigi...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 31, 2009, 3:45 pm
Gift from the Gods...LeMond & Don de Dieu. I'm enjoying a flashback with Greg LeMond's 1986 & 1989 Tour wins. Huge thanks to Guy of Le Grimpeur for lending me a whole stash of cycling dvd...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 29, 2009, 8:18 am
Taking a tip from the cold weather classic riders'...In case you're wondering my choice was Traditional English! One of the comforting aspects of cold weather riding is switching from plain...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 28, 2009, 6:03 pm
1973...The toreador commanding in yellow. Luis Ocaña was ready. Ready to win the 1973 Tour. Why? The Cannibal opted not to ride it. He already won an historical double by taking the Tours of Spain ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 25, 2009, 6:56 pm
1971...The toreador gave Merckx something to think about! Luis Ocana was a true toreador. An aggressive hero in every sense with courage to wrestle with Eddy Merckx. Nineteen seventy-one was the rin...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 23, 2009, 8:56 am
Getting better with age...Queen Jeannie getting closer to her fifth win!www.cyclingnews.com Last week, Jeannie Longo keeps on winning by a adding the Chrono des Nations TT to her long palmares. She w...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 21, 2009, 7:41 pm
My Big 'M.'Back after a fall ride! There’s a huge chance that I will be an owner of a new bike soon. I’ve been looking and searching for a suitable replacement for my 1987 Marinoni. Donâ€...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 19, 2009, 11:37 pm
Robert Millar after beating up on the Col du Tourmalet! When I heard that the 2010 Tour de France will feature the feared Col du Tourmalet, I rubbed my hands in glee. Twice it will be on display. And...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 17, 2009, 11:15 pm
Roger De Vlaeminck in 1981. The Gypsy at home on the uneven terrain!From: 'Fabulous World of Cycling.' It's Autumn and the battle over terrain is cyclocross time. Originating from France...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 16, 2009, 8:32 am
I watched a wonderful profile on TV5, from France, on Columbia High Road’s premier domestique Michael Barry. Showing how durable the Canadian rider is. An accomplish Olympian he’s proven himself ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 14, 2009, 11:39 pm
Castelli always with the champions.Greg LeMond in 1984. Rumors have it that the origin of the iconic scorpion logo by the Italian cycling apparel company Castelli involved a mistress born under the s...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 12, 2009, 7:06 pm
Today is Thanksgiving day for us Canadians. I rolled out for a quick hour and a half spin with my camera fixed on signs. As the mercury reached about 9 Celcius, a blast of Fall's breathe, I bundl...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 11, 2009, 9:31 pm
Hanging on by the skin of his back...Kelly was the eager sprinter but it wasn't a 'Splendor' ride!From: 'Fabulous World of Cycling.' Early Hiccups for the Ironman... After his se...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 9, 2009, 10:45 pm
Ca c'est d'la bière un complément parfait avec le livre de Foglia! One of my all time favorite beers is from the province of Québec called, ‘La Fin du Monde.’ Translated: the end of th...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 8, 2009, 8:42 am
El Jardinerito on top of Alpe d'Huez! Stage 17 to Alpe d’Huez, 1984 Tour de France. Colombia had reason to smile after seeing their Lucho Herrera climb up the famous mountaintop to win. “El...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 6, 2009, 9:38 pm
Stardom for... East German, Olaf Ludwig as he wins the green jersey, 1990 Tour. Twenty years ago, a Russian revolution bulldozed through East Germany then across the Eastern Bloc. The Berlin Wall cru...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 4, 2009, 6:23 pm
Fall in Vancouver... When we reached a high of 15 degrees C under friendly sunny skies it can only mean great weather... and a bike ride!
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Oct 3, 2009, 10:38 am
The classic Colnago Master X Light Molteni. Eddy on his Colnago. He knew back then! Like all of us, we've seen countless images of Eddy Merckx riding his Molteni Colnago to his well published...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 30, 2009, 9:49 am
1984 OLYMPIC SUCCESS! Twenty-five years ago, Steve Bauer woke up a nation with his silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic road race. It was hot that July 29th day and I was glued, like most o...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 28, 2009, 7:20 pm
Evans chasing rainbows.www.cyclingnews.com Congratulations are in order for Cadel Evans surprise victory as he won the rainbow jersey. Critics have written him as the man that can’t win. And, now ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 26, 2009, 7:45 pm
King Kelly + St. Ambroise beer=I know the beer is a winner and I'm sure the book will be , too! Before our ride out to Port Moody, Guy dropped off the much anticipated book "Kelly," by David Wa...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 24, 2009, 11:19 pm
Risk taker in the rain...Alessandro Bertolini showing his descending skills at the 2009 Giro!www.cyclingnews.com Elite bike riders are an amazing bunch. Imagine racing down a mountain on your bicycle...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 22, 2009, 7:08 pm
Last year's World ITT silver...Tuft's going to defend it!www.dailypeloton.com Classy rider, Svein Tuft's going to defend his silver medal performance when he lines up this Thursday at the...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 20, 2009, 6:20 pm
'Cyclists.'Vittorio Alinari, 1895. Robust and dynamic is the, "Cyclists," by Italian Vittorio Alinari. Experimenter in showing movement, the two cyclists are held at angle by wires. This amaz...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 19, 2009, 6:04 pm
A new lease on life...Mink oiled up & letting it soak! Today was a new/old discovery with mink oil. 'New,' because I've never treated my leather San Marco Rolls seat. Ever. I know guilty ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 17, 2009, 7:33 pm
Glorious! The golden years, the 1950s that is, were THE glory years of cycling. This book is such a wonderful read about Jean Bobet and his brother; the triple Tour de France winner & World Cham...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 16, 2009, 6:46 pm
The little Prince is waiting...& so are the fans!www.media.panorama.it Next week will be the much awaited World Road Championships on the rugged circuit in Mendrisio, Switzerland. The Italians are ey...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 14, 2009, 7:38 pm
Cheers, Ryder!www.canada.com Ryder Hesjedal's huge win up the cat 1, Alto de Velefique climb has produce another unexpected reward! Officials have announced that Hesjedal will be the first to h...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 13, 2009, 6:34 pm
Moving on to Briancon, 1953 Tour...After this stage, Bobet will take the yellow jersey! I'm finishing up the fine book, 'Tomorrow We Ride', by Jean Bobet. He recounts with warm sincerity ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 11, 2009, 8:59 pm
OH RYDER,OH CANADA! Ole Ole Ole OleOle Ole!!! Amazing truly amazing is what I can say after Ryder Hesjedal's (Garmin-Slipstream) mighty win in todays stage 12 at the Vuelta! His climbing skills ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 10, 2009, 9:54 pm
Bring on the pave..The Arrow will fly Team Sky! Classic specialist, Juan Antonio Flecha will be on Team Sky next season. A good move for the 32 year old 'Van der Flecha' as he seeks out to wi...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 8, 2009, 9:08 pm
Great stage win for Simon Gerrans but so close for Ryder Hesjedal! Garmin Slipstream came very close in winning stage 10 to Murcia at the Vuelta. The team seems stuck for the big win with yet anothe...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 7, 2009, 6:17 pm
The top five, 1970 Tour.(l to r): Zoetemelk (2nd), Merckx (1st), Pettersson (3rd), Vandenbossche (4th) & Wagtmans (5th). This video is in Swedish and an excellent one on Gosta Pettersson. In his fir...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 6, 2009, 7:19 pm
GOOD DOG, GREAT BOOK!I'm more than watching this surly blonde canine. There's a Surly Blonde Big Belgian Triple from Victoria BC's Phillips Brewing in my fridge. But, not for long. This d...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 5, 2009, 4:06 pm
My new 'friendly' BPA free Sigg bottle. I'm hoping the design is not just a clever disguise! April of 2008, I posted on my discovery of the 'safe to drink' Sigg aluminum water b...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 3, 2009, 4:05 pm
Canadien Dominique Rollin ...on! Can a Canadian win a stage at the Vuelta? The chances are getting better... After today's Stage 5 to Vinaros, Spain was perfectly flat for the sprinters, like ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Sep 2, 2009, 8:24 am
The Super Corsa SL. Cicli Patelli is just outside Bologna, Italy a maker of fine bicycles. This is from their 1985 catalogue. It's difficult to find any historical information or website on the ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 30, 2009, 2:45 pm
Twenty-two years old, and going strong.My trusty companion! I admire my San Marco Rolls Saddle. Going on strong when I first bought it back in 1987. The nera Italian is one comfortable saddle. It'...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 29, 2009, 11:24 pm
OLD? HELL NO!The Sheffield Blade going well at stage 3, 2009 Tour of Ireland. Forty-eight year old, Malcolm Elliott has to be the oldest active professional rider. His longevity in racing against man...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 27, 2009, 9:57 pm
My table for one, awaits! Tuesday evening was my time to have it out with my Osteopathy practitioner, Anie. Her Vancouver company is called, 'Rodiera, osteopathy wellness art.' As you may r...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 25, 2009, 8:47 am
This Saturday's Vuelta cleverly starts with the 4.8 Km ITT on the famous motorcycle race circuit in Assen, Holland. First time outside Spain to give the race a publicity shot in the arm. And, wit...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 23, 2009, 7:49 pm
I'm enjoying the stories with a Pale Ale friend! After tweaking and raising my seat stem by 0.5 cm I can now relax and see what's inside the fridge. I'm having the very refreshing local m...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 22, 2009, 2:06 pm
Looking good with a fresh start...New team and a victory in the 1984 Tour prologue TT!From: 'Tour 84.' After a successful stint with Cyrille Guimard's Renault-Elf-Gitane team, Bernard Hin...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 20, 2009, 10:16 pm
Single Malt style. One of the smoothest single malt Scotch whiskeys I've had the pleasure to taste is the twelve year old, Lagavulin Single Malt. It maybe quite awhile until my next wee dram, i...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 19, 2009, 10:29 pm
Battle To the Line Musette. Today, my collaborative musette bag with Carolle of Galstudio has hit a great turn. My cyclingart work of three different designs are on each snazzy musette. We now have ...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 19, 2009, 8:54 am
The all too familiar blank stare...There's plenty of riveting pain in Louis Malle's, "Vive le Tour!" My eyes brighten up when I viewed Jason's fine Velorunner post about the excellent Lo...
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Richard L. posted an article on Cycling Art Blog - Aug 17, 2009, 10:55 pm
Trying to follow in his father's footsteps! Nicolas Roche is the son of the famous cycling champion, Stephen Roche. One thing is certain, dad followed his son during the 2009 Tour de France. Gr...
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