Perhaps you didn’t know this, but a cycle tour without a map, is like new poatatos without the smell of mint. You possibly were also unaware of the fact that a new place sets you simmering as your hometown never could. And, dare I say, cycling at the tail end of an excursion, with a permanent view of a crocodile of bent backs in front could give anyone a hump.
A leisurely pace, Wool caps, Tweed Jackets, Knickers, toe clips, and properly secured luggage. You’d think this was footage from a Rapha training camp, or a Portland group ride.
People of all ages, ranks and station, rediscovering their common humanity in finding countryside, exercise, and companionship all in one.
So, grab yourself a hot cup of tea, and enjoy this Cyclist’s Special, brought to you by British Rail Film Board, circa 1955.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Illustrating the point
OK, I know. I've been posting too much fluff. I'm actually busy with a few texts, trying to rectify that situation.
In the meantime, let me share a few thoughts about the current cover of VeloNews, which I kind of like, but I wish I didn't.
What do I like?
I like that the artist (who is it? Anybody know?) managed to nail Lance, and his asymmetric wall eyes.
I like that the artist also nailed Floyd's disproportional forearms.
What I'm not so sure about is...
I'm not so sure about the look on Floyd's face. Not only does it not capture his likeness very well, the fact that he's watching Lance, leads me to wonder how much research the artist did?
I'm also not sure what to say about Basso. The only thing that clues me in to the fact that it is indeed Ivan Basso, is the LiquiGas kit, and the fact that his name is on the cover.
That's it.
Yeah, I could go on, but I'll take a leap of faith, and assume that the illustrator who did the work isn't a cycling fan. In the end it doesn't really matter.
But hey, don't get me wrong. I should make one last, very important point.
I congratulate VeloNews for hiring an illustrator to do a cover. In fact, I suggest that they make this a new policy. Now that, would be a good thing.
No?
In the meantime, let me share a few thoughts about the current cover of VeloNews, which I kind of like, but I wish I didn't.
What do I like?
I like that the artist (who is it? Anybody know?) managed to nail Lance, and his asymmetric wall eyes.
I like that the artist also nailed Floyd's disproportional forearms.
What I'm not so sure about is...
I'm not so sure about the look on Floyd's face. Not only does it not capture his likeness very well, the fact that he's watching Lance, leads me to wonder how much research the artist did?
I'm also not sure what to say about Basso. The only thing that clues me in to the fact that it is indeed Ivan Basso, is the LiquiGas kit, and the fact that his name is on the cover.
That's it.
Yeah, I could go on, but I'll take a leap of faith, and assume that the illustrator who did the work isn't a cycling fan. In the end it doesn't really matter.
But hey, don't get me wrong. I should make one last, very important point.
I congratulate VeloNews for hiring an illustrator to do a cover. In fact, I suggest that they make this a new policy. Now that, would be a good thing.
No?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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