21 Days of Cycling Art TdF

I am crazy about riding gravel. Most of my cycling these days is on trails, paths, farm roads and super quite rural roads in … Read More

One of the things I like most about the work I do is the never ending search for new ideas. I think beyond a … Read More

I mean the Spring Classics seriously Rock! The Tour of Flanders was awesome. Paris-Roubaix was its usual epic day of pain. Paris-Roubaix Femmes was … Read More

In 2013 The Duchenne Dash Charity Bicycle Ride to Paris humbly rolled out of London. Ten years later it has grown into a powerful … Read More

I must be one of the luckiest guys on the planet because I have managed to combine my passion for cycling with my chosen … Read More

It’s springtime and the cobbled classics are upon us. The Koppenberg, the Taaienberg, the Paterberg, the Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Kemmelberg – the … Read More

It’s rough out there, and I like it! The Rough Road 100 departs Morris, Illinois on April 1 this year and claims to be … Read More

A while back, like 1989, I started keeping journals and sketch books. Ideas, feelings, plans and thoughts. Mostly drawings, lots of family images but … Read More

After years of not picking up the phone to introduce myself I finally did and met David Simmons the Director of Ride Illinois. Why … Read More

Le Coq of the bike. Strutting like the proud rooster he is, will the reigning Tour de France champion Tedej Pogacar do it again? … Read More

I’ve been working with a – new to me watercolor technique – practicing more wet on wet painting. And since the spring classics are … Read More

The Cyclocross world is coming to Fayetteville USA for 2022 UCI World Championship Cyclocross! And I’ll be there! This is a rare event to … Read More

On a bike, in the studio or online, 2021 was way more fun than the year to forget 2020. I take a lot of … Read More

“Our Five Favorite Rides in the French Alpes” – from my good friends Grace and Pat of Ride International Tours. Read it and then … Read More

Freaky good fun! Most of my projects from event promoters and cycling companies are fun – but this one is out of this world … Read More

“My Ride up la Tour Eiffel” a short story about a bike ride up the famed Paris monument. Select the image to enjoy the … Read More

Tough day at work. Welcome to my home studio where I create most of my cycling art when I’m not traveling around the world … Read More

July is awesome. And this July was even awesomer. Yes, that’s a word look it up. With the Tour de France back this year … Read More

Brest to Paris! The 108th edition, 2021 Tour de France will kick off in Brest, France this year as it races across the French … Read More

2021 Duchenne Dash, UK For a number of years now I’ve been creating images for the Duchenne Dash, UK. Last year, 2020 was of … Read More

It may not be the cover of the Rolling Stone but it’s close enough to make me smile wide. One of the best things … Read More

Spring Rides Watercolors The snow is finally gone from the midwest and while it’s still cool, the rights of spring cycling are upon us. … Read More

In painting, like most things, the more we plan ahead the better the outcome. Most of the time. But one never really knows. I’m … Read More

My bike will take me anywhere but my pen can take me everywhere. Beyond borders. Beyond physical limitations. A world of cycling imagination. Winter … Read More

The role of an artist, at least in my case, is to create images that become a part of a brands story and history. … Read More

Donnelly Cycling supports The Bahati Foundation with Limited Edition Cycling Equality Screen Prints. As part of the Bahati Foundations’ 10th Anniversary celebration, Donnelly Cycling … Read More

I live on the cheese border… for those of you that don’t know where that is, well it’s the northern border of Illinois and … Read More

I ride a lot in the fall, and mostly on trails that wind on up into Wisconsin, where I ride the most. Cool weather, … Read More

        I’m recently back from a two-day ride with a very special person, my son Maxx. We don’t get to go out and play … Read More

The 2020 Tour de France has been like no other tour in history. In the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic riders, support staff, photographers, … Read More

I’m always amazed. Amazed and humbled at the faith people have in me when they buy my original cycling art online. I consider the … Read More

It’s been more than a month since I first posted this video. It’s as true today as it was then — the only difference … Read More

As the world is put on lock-down we all have to find our own way to cope with the stress of the situation and … Read More

Download Free PDF 10 Tips and Tricks for Cycling in Italy | courtesy of Lucca Cycling Club My good friend and president of Lucca Cycling … Read More

Ten in a series. Winter has given me the time to slow down on my bike but it seems I’ve picked up on my … Read More

Winter in Wisconsin can be a difficult place to ride your bike unless you find comfort in frozen roads, icy winds and vast rolling … Read More

A landscape frozen. Winter riding for me is all about slowing down and getting outside as often as I can. Here in the midwest … Read More

Welcome to the new year. A new decade. A new opportunity to reach further than you ever have before, to stretch your limits and … Read More

Join me in Lucca, Italy. Find out how! We ride bikes all morning. We stop for lunch, sip wine, eat amazing food and breathe … Read More

As with most adventures they start out innocently enough with a few beers, a simple idea and a desire to see it through. Thus … Read More

Nearly 60 Stages in three years. Looking back at the last three years, all the places I’ve been, all the cycling I’ve seen – … Read More

It’s not just about the Pain Cave anymore. Decorating your home or office is a way to share your passion for cycling everyday. Like … Read More

Two years ago I chased the Tour de France for twenty stages. You followed. Last year, I witnessed seventeen stages from the side of … Read More

Live and in person, your life. They say experience is the best teacher, I tend to agree. As I pack my bag and head … Read More

“The Dutch invented that…” Did you know the Dutch invented the car. And according to Harm Job, of course the bicycle and pogo stick … Read More

The early bird…. He gets up very early, gathers up Gracie, his dog that pees every time she sees me, grabs his binoculars and … Read More

Harm Job We all have cycling mates, the ones that keep us going no matter the situation – well I have them too. And … Read More

A trip of a lifetime As I sit here looking at hundreds of photographs I took in Italy it’s hard to find a place … Read More

I’m off to London to visit the “Jens” On Saturday September 7th, 2019 Jens Voigt will return for the seventh edition of the “Shut Up Legs … Read More

Sunny skies with temperatures in the forty’s had me smiling all the way from the airport to the headquarters of USA Cycling in Colorado … Read More

Cycling in Italy! From the moment I stepped off the plane in Australia for the Tour Down Under, I was gathered up and pampered … Read More

Follow me as I team up with Ride International Tours and chase the Tour Down Under from Adelaide, Australia. Just like the Tour de … Read More

How to Tango – Belgian Style Step 1. The Tango is filled with danger and passion – no other cycling displays this more than … Read More

Being seen as we ride is the single best way to stay safe on our bikes. The problem is as you know, we aren’t … Read More

Support. It’s one of the great things I love about the cycling community. From local charity rides to big multi-day events or just a … Read More

“I’m never lost, because I’m always someplace” – a Zen thing That’s a bit how I feel about my drawing and painting these days. … Read More

French fried. That’s me. I’m French fried after four weeks in July at the Tour de France and then ten days in August on … Read More

Three giant sperm, a baby sumo wrestler and a large amount of assorted half naked, flag wrapped passionate cycling fans. Along with a dozen … Read More

A view from the top. 21 Days of Cycling Art at the Tour de France was an idea I had a few years ago … Read More

Working with USA Cycling Like many of you, I’ve been a member of USA Cycling for years. The Veloist Cycling Club has been too. … Read More

21 Days of Cycling Art | 2018 Tour de France Here I go again! The Tour de France is just weeks away and I’m … Read More

Our heroes. Everyday they go to battle, wage war with their rivals, conquer their fears, endure grueling adversity and pain. They’ve climbed atop many … Read More

Work in Progress What I love most about “Work in Progress” is the promise of what something might be. It isn’t really anything yet, … Read More

Europe in springtime. Let’s just say all of Europe is in full bloom when it comes to cycling in the spring. I just love … Read More

Rapha Chicago City Cycling Guide   If you’re a big fan of Rapha like I am then you’ve probably seen their City Cycling Guides … Read More

The pink desert. When the 2018 Giro d’Italia was announced I was immediately inspired by the idea of the Grand Tour start in Jerusalem. … Read More

The green, yellow and reds of the Tour de France.   The road cycling season is over but I’m still in a Tour de … Read More

Functional vs. Aesthetic Garage? Front hall? Balcony? Basement? Bedroom? I think I’m like most of you my steel Waterford bike lives in the garage … Read More

21 Days of Cycling Art | Tour de France | 2018   It’s hard to believe that I’m already planning for my second trip … Read More

Waterloo, Wisconsin   Imagine you find yourself standing on the starting line of a UCI World Cup Cyclocross race inches away from the best … Read More

Once upon a time… there lived a very powerful emperor. He was a tenacious competitor and a fierce leader. Strong and demanding but fair … Read More

Download my FREE 48-page eBook | 21 Days of Cycling Art | TdF   Now you can download my 48-page book with all my … Read More

Any of you that have been following my work for a while know that I’m always looking for new ideas. It’s not enough for … Read More

When I decided to follow the Tour de France and created 21 Days of Cycling Art I knew it would be an enormous project … Read More

21 Days of Cycling Art | Tour de France 2017   It seems like minutes now and I’ll be getting on the plane and … Read More

21 Days of Cycling Art | Tour de France 2017     It’s just days away now and I’ll be getting on the plane … Read More

Practice makes perfect. Or at least better.   If you want to get better at something you practice. Want to ride your bike faster, … Read More

“Don’t miss a moment!” I am training every day now for my trip to the Tour de France. I’ll be drawing 60 images while … Read More

Giro d’Italia Cycling Art – New Work Everyday Welcome to my training days during the Giro d’Italia – 100th Edition where I’m working on … Read More

Giro d’Italia | Cycling Art Every Day This May I will be drawing and posting a new image each day during the Giro d’Italia! All … Read More

Welcome to Avant Bicycle and Cafe. I am very excited to announce my new home in Wisconsin, Avant Bicycle Cafe, in Lake Geneva, WI is now … Read More

I am never disappointed with the Queen of the Classics — Paris-Roubaix always serves up a great day of exciting racing. This was a … Read More

Muur Van Geraardsbergen Welcome back to the Tour of Flanders the infamous “Muur Van Geraardsbergen”. This cobbled climb is well known for it’s storied battles … Read More

There have been a lot of different things said about the road less traveled. Things about going your own way and don’t follow the crowd. … Read More

The art of make believe. When I pick up my pen or brush I enter a world where the sunflowers are made from yellow … Read More

TdF Windmills   The race to win the Tour de France has already begun and we’re still five months out. What teams will put … Read More

As I continue making my preparations to follow the Tour de France and draw each day it has dawned on me that I’ll be … Read More

    Lots of people have asked me “Where do I get my ideas from?” Well the answer is pretty simple – I draw from … Read More

“Dreams do come true” I am training every day now for my trip to the Tour de France. I’ll be drawing 60 images while … Read More

The plane tickets have been purchased, the Motorhome has been hired and hotel rooms have been booked all for the Tour de France – … Read More

Day 1 – Tour de France training camp. I am full speed ahead with my training getting ready for the 2017 Tour de France. Draw, … Read More

Share your love for cycling with “Crazy Love”! A kooky splash of a painting that’s just fun to look at. It’s all in preparation … Read More

21 Days of Cycling Art TdF – Update   With visions of sugarplums, Chris Froome and Peter Sagan all dancing in my head, never … Read More

USA Cyclocross National Championships The 2017 USA Cyclocross National Championships will be held in Hartford, CT in January 2017. The event will take place … Read More

The sun doesn’t always come out. Thanksgiving has passed, the temperature has dropped, and the leaves have succumb to gravity. This is when I love to … Read More

Train harder. Ride faster. Live longer. May you and all your loved ones have a wonderful, Happy Thanksgiving holiday. Take time to count your … Read More

They say “Love is many things” … I say “Love is Bikes”.   I’ve been drawing a version of my “Love Bike” for a … Read More

  Thank you to all our Veterans of war. Your service and sacrifice has made America the greatest country on earth. May we all find … Read More

21 Days of Cycling Art at the 2017 Tour de France. The time has finally come for me to leave the comfort of my … Read More

Not every ride is the perfect ride, while many are close, they also usually lack one thing or another. What made this the perfect … Read More

Strava can’t measure Words per Mile. In this hurry up, get it done faster, go faster, need faster everything world we strive to keep … Read More

Early Friday morning as I was driving from the airport, I found myself transported back in time. Back to a time when I crashed my … Read More

The New England Builders’ Ball Friday, September 30th, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT | 7-11pm I’ll be setting up my drawing board and putting … Read More

The sun was out and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky but there was a big bright rainbow screaming across the Wisconsin prairie … Read More

My Jeremy Powers man crush. Heh, I’m not the only one that has a man crush on Jeremy Powers. I know lots of you think … Read More

With the end of the Vuelta a España, Cyclocross season officially opens—in my book anyway. So I’m heading north to Waterloo, Wisconsin next weekend … Read More

Ride Across Wisconsin presented by the Wisconsin Bike Federation was absolutely a blast. But I didn’t ride – I drew pictures! From the start … Read More

Ride Across Wisconsin is this Saturday, August 27 and I’m on my way there! Not to ride, that’s too far for me in one … Read More

I was so looking forward to watching Peter Sagan in the Men’s Rio Olympics mountain bike race. I thought he could at least place … Read More

My homage to Spain. Like the colorful, whacky paintings of the great artists Picasso and Miró, I give you my “Mikecasso!” Okay I’m pushing … Read More

Winning the men’s Team Pursuit Gold Medal in world record time, Team Great Britain headed up by Sir Bradley Wiggins certainly has come together … Read More

I am very excited and honored to be working with the Duchenne UK organization and creating a new image for their 2017 Duchenne Dash. … Read More

Going for Gold The 2016 Summer Olympic Games are here and the USA is making their sprint for Gold in cycling. Best wishes to … Read More

Now what do we do? The Tour de France has wrapped up another year as the circus leaves town and we all try and … Read More

Well it may not be the cover of the “Rolling Stone” but I’m one happy cycling artist with my work being presented on the … Read More

With brilliant attacks and great Team Sky support Chris Froome takes home his third Tour de France victory! Cheers to Mr Froome and Team … Read More

When someone says they’ve just had a life changing experience you tend to think they are over selling. I am not. I have been … Read More

I’m chasing a different kind of peloton today at the 24 Hours of Adrenalin Mountain Bike endurance race in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. I’m also … Read More

July 14 is Bastille Day, a national holiday in France and it’s a very, very good day to be wearing the King of the Mountains … Read More

What does Team Sky’s Tour de France champion Chris Froome do on a rest day? Well, he sleeps — and dreams of another Tour … Read More

The Minister of Silly Cycling. From this day forward sitting on the top bar of your bicycle with your chest on your handle bar … Read More

For the first time in his career Peter Sagan pulled on the Tour de France leaders Yellow Jersey and has worn it with pride … Read More

Stage One of the 2016 Tour de France ends in a bunch sprint at Utah Beach in Normandy. The area was made famous with … Read More

Day One of the 2016 Tour de France will be a day for the sprinters as the peloton races away from Mont Saint Michel and … Read More

In just a few days the 2016 Tour de France will start – some dreams will come true and many will not. I for … Read More

24 Hours of Adrenalin crazed bike riders! On July 15-17th I’ll be drawing Live at the 24 Hours of Adrenalin Endurance Mountain Bike Event … Read More

Ride Across Wisconsin is July 27, 2016 – 175 Miles of Fun! And I won’t be riding because I’ll be drawing pictures “LIVE” From … Read More

World Champion Peter Sagan roars like thunder as he sprints for the line in the rain to win Stage-3 Tour of Switzerland, leaving a rainbow … Read More

With a victorious fist pump Edvald Boasson Hagen, Team Dimension Data, brings home the sprint win on Stage Four of this year’s Dauphiné. BH … Read More

Could there be anything more tragically French than Ag2r La Mondiale rider Romain Bardet crashing with his own team mate with one kilometer to the finish … Read More

Ha! You thought I said “Natural Break” as in stopping to pee! I didn’t. I said “Nature Break” which is how most of my … Read More

Like the movie JAWS, Vincenzo Nibali – The Shark of Messina – Winner of the 2016 Giro d’Italia lies in waiting to attack his rivals. … Read More

CELEBRATE. HONOR. REMEMBER This Memorial Day – between hot dogs, bike rides and yard work – take time to remember those that made the … Read More

On the final day of the Tour of California, Mark Cavendish triumphs over a field of world-class sprinters. After four circuits around Sacramento, CA … Read More

The Giro d’Italia stage 13 on Friday was a mountain stage that ended in the medieval city of Friuli. I was taken with the … Read More

My Giro d’Italia art graphic has been faithfully reproduced on a great looking T-Shirt by my friends at Apres Velo. It has all the … Read More

“Peter, what where you thinking during the sprint?” Really, a reporter asked that of Peter Sagan minutes after he won the opening sprint of … Read More

With his casual, nonchalant, I’ll get there soon enough style, Peter Sagan decided to kick into action during the last few hundred meters of the … Read More

Wow! That’s all I have – Wow! André Greipel is a monster on a bike as he stomps his machine and his opponents in Stage … Read More

Tour of California concept art. While the real professional peloton my never make it over the Golden Gate bridge, that doesn’t mean I can’t. … Read More

Marcel Kittel all dressed up in pink as the new leader of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. After two back-to-back sprint stage wins Kittle took … Read More

Don Vincenzo Nibali on the eve of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. We see Nibali here deep in thought as he prepares his assault on the … Read More

This year the 99th Giro d’Italia will start in Apeldoorn and spend three days in the Netherlands before crossing into Italy for the remainder … Read More

World Champion Peter Sagan is famous for being a remarkable bike handler. He jumps curbs, rides on railing and easily clears obstacles in the road … Read More

2016 Tour of Yorkshire As the Tour of Yorkshire gets underway this weekend it does so with a grey cloud hanging overhead. So what I … Read More

Coffee? Did someone say Espresso? I’ll take mine with three of those little spoons of sugar please. Caffeine and sugar the perfect food now … Read More

It’s only right that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is pink during the weeks we are celebrating the Giro d’Italia. I’m not saying it … Read More

The Giro is here again and I for one think all the photographers and videographers on motorcycles should get to wear PINK! This is … Read More

“What would I do if I went to the Giro d’Italia?”   The first thing I would do is paint the Tower of Pisa … Read More

I create web sites, brand marks and big ideas. You may think I draw pictures of bicycles all day – I don’t – I … Read More

Queen for a day. I am no expert but like everyone else I have my favorites for winning this year’s 2016 Paris-Roubaix, the best … Read More

The first mark I make on a page is always the most emotional one. It’s filled with excitement and fear at the same time. … Read More

Free eBook for you to download. Now you can download my first thirty-two page Pen and Ink Cycling Art eBook filled with details of … Read More

The Spring Cycling Classics are a great collection of races filled with rich cycling history. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the unpredictable roads … Read More

  As many of you might know if you live in a cooler climate, for example Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, then you know spring riding … Read More

With so much focus on the sport of cycling, winning races, breaking records, going further, faster and proving it online, I thought it would … Read More

A short while ago I was contacted by Niccolo Poppi, Editor of Cykeln Magazine in Italy. He was aware of my cycling art and … Read More

Professionally I’ve been creating art for over 35 years and the process never seems to change. For the most part the ideas come fast and … Read More

In much of my latest work I’ve been rediscovering the joys of drawing bicycles and cycling events in a very casual, gestural manor. This … Read More

This year I will be riding Bike MS Tour de Farms, in Dekalb, IL. I will ride 200 miles in two days for those … Read More

Gotham city meet Urban Rider. My little fantasy take on bike riding in the dark canyons of New York City at night. Spot lights … Read More

I remember the day I first drew this picture. I had just left a meeting at Hanson Dodge Design firm in Milwaukee where they … Read More

“Protect your Crown!” — Wear your Helmet! It’s surprising to see how many people are still riding our city streets and neighborhood sidewalks without … Read More

January is always a tough season for us bike riders in the midwest. The weather makes it difficult to get out an ride but … Read More

My face hurts from the wind, my legs hurt because I’m not riding enough, I can’t breathe because it’s cold and I’m not sure … Read More

I know you’ve heard this already but I’m saying it again—I love my new Waterford Steel bicycle. With a bright red paint job and … Read More

When I create a Cycling Art Print or Original Art for someone I absolutely love to see where it ends up living. It makes … Read More

This is another of my time-lapsed videos as I draw a Cyclocross racer. The music is from Thom Yorke called “And it rained all … Read More

Many people ask me if Cycling Art is my full-time gig? I answer “yes” and “no”. You see I’m a Creative Marketing Consultant / … Read More

Riding with the Veloist Cycling Club is a genuine pleasure. The group is a well balanced and well seasoned group of cyclist. If you … Read More

Jeremy Powers is back with an all new video project, The Book of Cross, produced by Motofish. Never shy to face the camera and speak … Read More

Pearson Cycles is the oldest bike shop in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records and I just finished a new cycling … Read More

On Monday night, October 5th I was invited to be the featured artist at an art auction benefitting the Mass Bike Coalition. I had a … Read More

If cyclocross, mud and art sound like a perfect combination of elements to you then you should have be in Providence with me last … Read More

This is my first time participating at a cycling event where I’m selling my Cycling Art Prints. I guess that makes me kind of … Read More

In this digital world filled with megapixels, data transfers, uploads and downloads it’s nice to just pull out a pen and draw a bicycle. … Read More

On Monday evening, October 5th I will be in Lexington, MA at the Vine Brook Tavern for the MassBike Art Auction to benefit MassBike. I … Read More

What you may not know about me is that I don’t just draw pretty cycling art pictures–what I really do is solve creative marketing … Read More

No matter where you live taking a few moments to enjoy the beauty of “today” is essential to your well being. Cycling on the amazing … Read More

Now that I’m a Grandpa my pen seems to be drawn into new areas of interest — yes — Cycling Art for little folks. … Read More

Like with so many of my Cycling Art Prints and drawings, I have to start with a good idea. Sometimes they come quickly and … Read More

Maybe it’s the mud. Maybe it’s the cowbells and outrageous fans. Maybe it’s feeling like a kid again and having a blast charging your … Read More

I live in a cycling wonderland. Out the door I’m five miles from the south eastern Wisconsin border near Lake Michigan, 50 miles north of Chicago. … Read More

I need a new bike. But not just any bike — I need a bike I can love. You know what I mean; it’s … Read More

If you think I just sit around drawing fun Cycling Art pictures all day, think again. As much as I’d like to do that … Read More

You know what I’m talking about. You most likely have them too: the “Tour de France Blues”. And that’s what inspired my latest Cycling … Read More

Vittorio Brumotti takes it off road for a side trip. I mean it’s really off road.

This 18×24 inch one of a kind, signed original art pen and ink drawing is for Sale to the highest bidder. All bids must … Read More

Ahhhh, rest day at the Tour de France. Time for Chris Froome to catch up on some much needed sleep and pack in some … Read More

It seems to me that Chris Froome of Team Sky is just one amazing but odd dude. He seems to defy the norm in … Read More

Having been a fan of cycling for many years now I’ve come to notice the odd-shaped bodies that happen when you spend a billion … Read More

Celebrate your independence this 4th of July by getting on a bike. Let freedom roll.

This morning’s ride with Keith found us rolling north to Silver Lake up to the coffee shop at the nursery–it wasn’t open yet. So … Read More

Introducing this year’s new Tour de France art from Michael Valenti. It’s sure to please cycling fans with a taste for the excitement and … Read More

In a recent post I showed a range of pictures of my drawings that eventually get me to my final cycling art print. To … Read More

There is no big mystery to how I create my art. I love what I draw and most of it just seems to fall … Read More

Celebrate the Earth and go ride your bike. Feel free to send this card around to your friends and have them share the wonders … Read More

Tell me this has never happened to you and I’ll tell you that you’ve never ridden your bike in the spring in the morning. … Read More

The question I have is “What’s all the noise over road bike Disc Brakes?” Since I’ve been riding my bike for over thirty years I … Read More

If you say you like Lance, people tell you how horrible he was. If you say you don’t like Lance, people tell you how … Read More

This writing may not be what you think, while yes I am thankful for duct tape and it’s many uses as I’m sure you … Read More

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of old cycling posters. Most of the art just blows me away because it’s so good. … Read More

I’m such a sucker for great music and pretty pictures, I think I could do a ride like this because I’m a bike romantic … Read More

This is a video created by Global Cycling Network of the Top 10 Moments in the 2014 Road Cycling Season.   SAVE 20% on … Read More

    2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships from The Bike Dr. on Vimeo.   With the roadies hanging up their bikes for this year … Read More

I love to travel. I love new places, new people, new food and new experiences. So while there’s no place like home, a trip … Read More

I want – no I need, a GoPro and a Drone. I could have it follow me everywhere, how cool would that be. Well … Read More

I work hard, can you tell? Okay sometimes I just draw things because I want to. It’s what I get to do as an … Read More

  Make sure you visit our Cycling Art Print shop featuring Merckx-The Cannibal.  

This is a great video from GCN (Global Cycling Network) about climbing Ventoux. If I ever get the chance I’d jump at doing this. … Read More

  Born out of a love for cycling in 1997, the two-hundred-kilometer route through the most beautiful Italian countryside lures cyclists by the thousands. … Read More

Rides with birds. Every once in a while when I’m riding I find myself locked eye to eye with a finch or a red … Read More

Eddy Merckx, for me, has long been a cycling god. He’s just one of those guys you read about that completely captures your imagination and … Read More

Now many prints are available with a type option. I took a poll on our FaceBook page and the overwhelming response to the question “Do … Read More

  Every time we ride we depend on each other. We trust each other to do the right thing so at the end of … Read More

The Gran Fondo NJ commissioned me to work on an image for them this year. Creating a poster and advertising materials for the race … Read More

There’s a very thin line between our passion for something and an obsession for it. When it comes to cycling I for one don’t … Read More

Get a FREE Apres-Velo “It’s All Downhill From Here” cycling T-shirt with the purchase of ANY full size 24×36 inch print, Boxed Set, Limited … Read More

Congratulations to the four Winners of our Tour de France Jersey Contest! Each winner will receive the 24×36 inch Art Print “TdF Triomphe”. The Contest … Read More

I was very excited to hear the 2014 Tour de France was pushing off from the UK again this year so I created a … Read More

Cycling and pasta go together. With his noodle arms and legs, our always-hungry cyclist sits on top of his bike enjoying a plate of pasta. With … Read More

If you’ve suffered the long cold winter like I have this year by riding your bike inside–your salvation has arrived. The riding weather the … Read More

In honor of cycling dad’s everywhere, all our Open Edition Cycling Art Prints are on sale. Save 20% on any size print when you … Read More

  I must say, I’m having a blast lately working on canvas with acrylic paints. I haven’t abandoned my digital ways but I think … Read More

We all keep a bike log somewhere. We track our time and miles. I keep track of the weather and sometimes what I wore … Read More

Ah yes, the wonders of spring as life returns to the frozen tundra I call home in Northern Illinois. Birds chirping. Flowers blooming. And … Read More

Living north of Chicago and getting through this very long winter has been tough. Luckily I’m heading off to sunny (I hope) Monterey, CA … Read More

It’s been a long time since this all digital artist has put any paint on a canvas. So I guess that’s what I’m doing, … Read More

The legendary Col du Tourmalet made famous in many Tour de France stages will once again put riders to the test this July. As … Read More

Just because the Tour of Switzerland takes place in June doesn’t mean it won’t have it’s cold days. And since it’s frigid here in … Read More

I don’t know about you all but for me winter is a time to get off the bike for a month and spend more … Read More

I am happy to announce that I’ve just released three sets of cycling prints boxed as Collections 2013, just in time for the holidays. … Read More

As a cyclist I often find myself over thinking everything I do when it comes to riding my bike. How far can I go, … Read More

I love this time of the year, cyclocross season, and the transition from summer to winter in the Midwest where I live. It’s not … Read More

Welcome to Las Vegas and Interbike 2013 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the cycling industry’s largest trade show in the U.S. With the help … Read More

Having just returned from an exclusive week long trip at the 2013 Tour de France, Trek Travel customers were presented today with the opportunity … Read More

Every year a month or so before the start of the Tour de France, VELO magazine, a Competitor Group publication, creates and publishes their … Read More

Friday May 17th, Michael Valenti will be exhibiting his newest cycling poster titled “Bicasso,” inspired by the famous Picasso sculpture in Chicago’s Daley Plaza. … Read More

How VALENTI brought “Real Life” to a retail display company. From Dr. Scholl’s to Burt’s Bees, Nike Golf to Grohe Faucets. Niven, built its … Read More

For those of you that don’t know, May is National Bike Month according to the League of American Bicyclists and May 13-17 is Bike … Read More

This past Thursday, March 21 VALENTI unveiled new work created to benefit the Midwest Bikeshare non-for-profit organization. Hosted by Hanson Dodge Creative in Milwaukee, … Read More

Milwaukee – March 21, 2013 Hanson Dodge Creative (HDC) brings together its passion for great design, the active lifestyle and a new Milwaukee bike … Read More