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Frank Strack is the creator and curator of The Rules. For further illumination see velominati.com and find a copy of his book The Rules (Sceptre) in all good book shops.
The trick to suffering is to know when and why it matters, says Frank Strack
The Velominati’s Frank Strack bemoans the degradation of the modern road bike
The rise of the e-bike causes Frank Strack to consider the essence of what being a cyclist actually is
Mudguards ruin the look of your bike and the purity of your ride, but they do keep you dry. Frank Strack ponders the issue
Hand signals can be useful for avoiding calamity, but overuse can be just as infuriating as saying nothing at all, reckons Frank Strack.
The Velominati’s Frank Strack used to take his inspiration from the world of pro cycling. Now he’s not so sure
When you can have any colour and pattern you like, how do you choose the right paintjob? The Vemominati’s Frank Strack has some answers
Cycling isn’t supposed to be about fun and relaxation, is it? Frank Strack on training camps
It has been a while since any new Rules have made the list. The Velominati’s Frank Strack explains why
It’s one thing to win a lot of races. It’s another to ascend to the status of legend, says Frank Strack
Protector of The Rules Frank Strack considers the limitations of the n+1 rule for the correct number of bikes to own
The cobbles of Roubaix are totally unsuited for bike riding – which is exactly why you should try them, says Frank Strack
Considering straying from The Rules? Frank Strack is here to guide you back into the light
The Velominati's Frank Strack chews over the issue of eating while riding
Is it against The Rules to bronze up your cannons when sunshine is in short supply?
We don't need to suffer to have fun on a bike, but suffering and cycling are inextricable.
Watching the pros in action is a step towards understanding the origin of The Rules, says Frank Strack.
What is the etiquette for wearing a cycling cap when not cycling?
Passport? Check. Wookiee shorts? No! If you’re off on your hols, first let Frank Strack frisk you on your way through grooming control.
Long, short or somewhere in between? The debate over bibshorts length has cyclists divided, but Frank Strack is here to offer guidance.
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