Publisher Description

THE WAY OF THE CYCLING DISCIPLERule #6: Free your mind and your legs will follow.Rule #9: If you cycle in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.Rule #12: The correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned.THE VELOMINATI embrace cycling not as a pastime, but as a way of life, as obsessed with style, heritage, authenticity and wisdom as with performance.THE RULES is their Bible. It is an essential part of every cyclist's arsenal - whether you're grudgingly cycling to work in the rain or gearing up to be the next Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy or Victoria Pendleton.velominati.comtwitter.com/velominatifacebook.com/velominativelominati.tumblr.com/youtube.com/velominati

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A bible of rules for those who embrace cycling not as a pastime, but as a way of life, as obsessed with style, heritage, authenticity and wisdom as with performance.

Author Biography

Velominati.com is one of the world's most popular and rapidly growing cycling websites. Blending unbridled passion, unparalleled expertise, international recognition and unashamed awesomeness, it boasts a loyal readership hailing from all corners of the globe, including the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Argentina, Chile, The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, India, the Middle East, South Africa, Asia, and other parts of the world. The Velominati are: Frank Strack, founder and editor (Seattle); Aussie Brett Kennedy (Wellington, New Zealand); Gianni Andrews (Hawaii); and Marko Carlson (Minnesota).

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Like a two-wheeled Fight Club, the Velominati are here to initiate you into the secret Rules of Cycling.

Long Description

THE WAY OF THE CYCLING DISCIPLERule #6: Free your mind and your legs will follow.Rule #9: If you cycle in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.Rule #12: The correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned.THE VELOMINATI embrace cycling not as a pastime, but as a way of life, as obsessed with style, heritage, authenticity and wisdom as with performance.THE RULES is their Bible. It is an essential part of every cyclist's arsenal - whether you're grudgingly cycling to work in the rain or gearing up to be the next Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy or Victoria Pendleton.velominati.comtwitter.com/velominatifacebook.com/velominativelominati.tumblr.com/youtube.com/velominati

Review Quote

The Rules is, quite simply, the Cyclist's bible... hugely entertaining and engaging.-- Wheelsuckers

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'The Rules is, quite simply, the cyclist's bible... hugely entertaining and engaging.' Wheelsuckers

Description for Sales People

Chosen by the Independent as one of the TEN BEST CYCLING BOOKS OF 2013

Description for Press or Other Media

Like a two-wheeled Fight Club, the Velominati are here to initiate you into the secret Rules of cycling. Every pastime, every culture, every pursuit has rules. When you buy into the activity, you buy into the rules, and you obey them so that you can belong to the gang. The Velominati embrace cycling not as a pastime, but as a way of life, as obsessed with style, heritage, authenticity and wisdom as with performance. Rule #6: Free your mind and your legs will follow. Rule #9: if you cycle in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. Rule #12 The correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned.

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