CR: Velo Vignettes


Classics Flahute and the Lion of Flanders x In Flanders Fields by Graham Jones Imagine the fastest rides that you do – racing or training. You are on the rivet, eyes glued to the wheel in front as tiny rivulets of sweat sting your eyes. Now imagine upping the pace by about another 4mph or 5mph and staying there for about 100 miles.	Bordeaux-Paris Part 1 The Derby of the Road x Part 2 Les Enfants Terribles x Part 3 The Legend, the D.S., the Domestique and an Englishman by Graham Jones
Homage to Pellos Homage to Pellos>> Pellos Illustrations by Graham Jones In the 1930's and 1970's French cycling magazines were blessed with the contributions of René Pellarin who was better known under his pseudonym Pellos. Born in 1900, his prolific career lasted well into his later years when he passed away in 1998. Pellos is universally recognized as one of the greatest sports illustrators and cartoonists of his era.	An Enduring Legacy Part 1 The Taxman Cometh x Part 2 “The Golden Age” of Cycling x Part 3 Mortals and Immortals by Graham Jones
We'll Meet Again Part 1 xCycling and WW1 Part 2 xCycling and WW2 by Graham Jones In 2005 the world remembers the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War II. In our two-part article we look at cycling during the dark days of both World War I and World War II.	Tom Simpson The Flanders Lion Tamer by Graham Jones It took me 33 years to ride to the top of Mont Ventoux. The journey started on 13th July 1967. At the time I was living in Ghent and racing full time in Belgium . Tom Simpson lived nearby but he was a superstar rarely sighted by our ragged bunch of English cyclists trying to eek out a living from Belgian races.
La Vuelta Tapas de Etapas #1 x Tapas de Etapas #2 x Tapas de Etapas #3 by Graham Jones	La Vuelta Making History by Graham Jones 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Vuelta a Espana. From its birth during Europe's troubled 1930's, it stayed alive and grew despite the uncertain political climate in Spain through the next several decades, surviving and earning it's rightful place as a Grand Tour. Here's a look at the La Vuelta from 1935 to today…
Sean Kelly An Irish Spring - 1984 by Graham Jones	La Vuelta A Colorful & Caliente History by Graham Jones
Touriste Routiers in an Age of Color Part 1 / Part 2 by Graham Jones	*Pro Peloton 'Spring Campaign'* A Vintage Spring by Graham Jones
Walter Godefroot Tough as Old Boots Belgian Cycles by Graham Jones	Antwerp Six The dying Derny by Graham Jones A tribute to Peter Post
Paris-Roubaix Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose by Graham Jones Since 1896 the Paris-Roubaix has imposed immeasurable pain and agony on successive generations of racing cyclists	Great Escapes Part 1 Il Diablo 1992, Jaja 1995, Maitre Jacques 1966 Part 2 Pedaller of Charm 1951, Campionissimo 1952, Cannibal 1969 Part 3 The Angel of the Mountains 1958 by Graham Jones