The Velominati's "Rules" are cycling's tongue-in-cheek commandments. Here are some essentials.
The Famous Ones
Rule #5: Harden Up
The foundation. Bad weather, suffering, exhaustion—Rule #5 says ride anyway. Excuses are for others.
Rule #9: If you're out riding in bad weather, it means you're a badass
Rain, cold, wind—these separate the committed from the casual. Period.
Rule #10: It never gets easier, you just go faster
Greg LeMond's wisdom. Training doesn't reduce suffering; it increases speed at the same suffering level.
Style Rules
- Rule #7: Tan lines should be sharp and pointed
- Rule #22: Cycling caps are for cycling
- Rule #37: Arms are to be pointed earthwards
The Spirit
The Rules are satire and tribute. They mock pretension while celebrating the obsessive love cyclists have for their sport. Take them seriously, but not too seriously.
