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Thankful.
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Happy Thanksgiving I love this holiday, Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on life and like the name says, be thankful. So I’d … Read More

2023 Tour de France, Basque
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The 110th edition of the Tour de France departs Bilbao, Spain on Saturday, July 1, 2023. A very hilly course and three days in … Read More

UCI 2023 Masters CX Artist Commission
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On December 1-3, 2023 the UCI Cyclocross Masters Men’s and Woman’s races will be held in Hamburg, Germany. I was fortunate to be given … Read More

Gravel Cycling Rocks!
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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

Spring Cycling Art
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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

Spring Classics Rock!
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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

A history of giving | Michael Valenti Cycling Art
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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

The luckiest guy.
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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

I love the stones.
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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

Ride like an Illinoisan
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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 history of joy | Cycling artist Michael Valenti
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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

Friends of Illinois
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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

Tour de France 2022 | Bicycle Poster Art
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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

The Muur
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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

Coming to America
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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

My Top 12 Photos of 2021
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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

No. 2 | Veloist Rides
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“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

Party Demons in Paris
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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

No. 1 | Veloist Rides
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“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

Cycling Art Studio Day
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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

21 Days of Cycling Art | TDF 2021
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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

Triomphe! 2021 Tour de France
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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

Around the World for Duchenne
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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

On the cover of L’Equipe!
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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

Flights of Fancy | Original Cycling Art
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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

It’s all in the process.
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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

Imagination fuels my pedals.
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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

Cycling Artist with a mission.
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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

Cycling Equality Limited Edition Screen Print
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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

Made in Wisconsin | Cycling Art
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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

Autumn Inspiration | Cycling Art
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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

Just riding. Just talking. Just perfect.
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        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 Tour Turned Upside Down
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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

Leap of Faith | Buying my Cycling Art
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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

Ride Solo, the new normal.
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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

Cycling life, without the cycling.
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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

10 Tips for Cycling in Italy
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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

Mid-Winter Moods | Original Cycling Art
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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

Emotional Rollercoaster
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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

Winter Rides Art Series | Valenti
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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

Winter Riding 2020
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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 for a Cycling Artist Retreat
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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

Two-Day 200 | Adventure Ride
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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

Bonjour from the Tour!
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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

Cycling Art at home.
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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

Honey, where’s my passport?
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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

Drawing from Experience
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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

Not invented here.
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“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 Birdman
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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

Mostly True Stuff | HJ
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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

Notes from the Giro d’Italia
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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

Shut Up Legs Charity Ride
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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

Supporting our cycling community.
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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

Join me for the 2019 Giro!
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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

Chasing the Tour Down Under
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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

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

See Cyclists. Save Lives.
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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

A Helping Hand
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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

The road less traveled.
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“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 Cycling Artist
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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

My day on Alpe d’Huez
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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

Coming off the mountain.
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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

USA Cycling National Championship Prints
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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

Tour de France | Déja vu
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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

Slayers of Dragons | Original Painting
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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

Cycling Art | Work in Progress
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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

The Spring Classics | Storms Coming
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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 Cycling in Chicago
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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

Giro d’Italia in Jerusalem
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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 colors of summer.
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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

Where does your bike live?
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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

Drive. Draw. Post. Repeat. TdF 2018
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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

Trek CX Cup UCI Worlds
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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

Mr. Froome’s Skinsuit
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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

Tour de France | eBook
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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

Around the bend | Looking for ideas
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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

Tour de France | The morning after.
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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

Ready to Draw and Roll!
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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

Follow the “Yellow Jersey Road”!
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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

Cycling Art on the road.
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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

Follow Moi at the Tour de France
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“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 | Cycling Art Every Day
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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

Cycling Art Every Day | Giro d’Italia
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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

Cycling Art in a Bike and Coffee Shop!
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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

Paris-Roubaix Champions.
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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

The Muur is back!
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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

The roads less traveled.
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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

My perfect world of Cycling.
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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

Don “Quixote” Contador!
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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

Front Row Seat at the Tour de France
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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

Iconic Cycling Races, Places and Faces
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    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 | 21 Days of Cycling Art TdF
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“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

TdF–Ticket to ride!
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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

Training Ride | TdF 21 Days of Art
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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

Crazy Love Cycling Art
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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

All I want for Christmas is a ticket to France!
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21 Days of Cycling Art TdF – Update   With visions of sugarplums, Chris Froome and Peter Sagan all dancing in my head, never … Read More

Stars and Stripes Forever
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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 beauty in ugly.
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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

Happy Thanksgiving!
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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

Love is Bikes
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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

United we Stand on Veteran’s Day.
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  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

Chasing the Tour de France. Join me!
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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

The perfect ride.
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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

The Art of Slow
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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

Success at KMC CrossFest!
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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

I’m off to the Builder’s Ball!
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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

Rainbows in Wisconsin!
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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

Flying the J-Pow Flag!
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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

Cyclocross season is open!
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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

RAW is in the books!
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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

I’m ready for RAW!
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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

Flats happen. Even to Peter.
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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

Vuelta a España | Rider in Red
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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

GB Fab Four
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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

World’s Strongest Boys
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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

Rio 2016 Olympic USA Cycling
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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

The Party’s Over
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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

Cover Art Selfie!
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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

Froome takes home three.
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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

24 Hours of Cycling Art Video
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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

24 Hours of Adrenalin
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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

Pinot storms Ventoux.
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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

Sweet Dreams Mr Froome
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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

Frooming!
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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

“Rainbow Gold” for Peter Sagan
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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

Utah Beach | Stage One Tour de France
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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

Leaving Saint Michel
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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

Tour de France Dreams
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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 Mountain Bike Art
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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

Say “Cheese”!
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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

Peter Sagan. Rainbow in the Rain.
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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

Green Fist Pump!
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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

Romain Bardet-Les Misérables
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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

Morning Ride Nature Break
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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

Nibali – The Shark of Messina!
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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

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

Cavendish takes Stage 8 ATOC
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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

Cividale del Friuli the Medieval city
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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

Giro T-Shirt from Apres Velo
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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

Sagan Post Win Interview
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“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

Sagan takes Stage One ATOC
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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

André Greipel. The Crusher.
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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

Golden Gate Peloton
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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

Kittel in Pink
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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
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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

Pink is the new Orange
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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

Cross training with Peter Sagan
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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

Cheers Yorkshire
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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

Grazie Segafredo
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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

Painting Pisa Pink.
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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

Pink Moto Photo
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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

Pumped for Giro Pink!
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“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

More than pretty bicycle pictures.
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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

Paris-Roubaix 2016 The Contenders
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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

Heart of the Flemish Lion
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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

Pen & Ink Cycling Art eBook
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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

I love the Cycling Spring Classics
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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

Spring Cycling. Not always easy going.
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  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

Everyone needs a Cycling Friend.
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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

My Interview with Cykeln Magazine
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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

How I finish my Cycling Art
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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

Gesture Drawing and my Bicycle Art
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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

I Ride Bike MS Tour de Farms
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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

New York City Rider
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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

Share the Love of Cycling
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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

Bicycle Safety Poster
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“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

A new Cycling Season.
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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

Winter Cycling in Wisconsin
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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

Steel bikes. Steel lugs and drool.
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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

A nice home for my Cycling Art.
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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

Time-lapsed Cyclocross drawing
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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

Always creating new art.
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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

Veloist CC days of summer.
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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

The Book of Cross: Jeremy Powers
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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

The Oldest Bike Shop in the World
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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

Cycling Art Auction to benefit MassBike
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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

Cyclocross, Mud and Art.
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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

I’m a Cycling Event Virgin.
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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

Black Bicycle Ink
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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

MassBike Art Auction
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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

Gran Fondo NJ
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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

Cycling is magical.
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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

Cycling Art for the young at heart. VeloTykes™
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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

The making of Divine Providence – Cycling Art
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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

I love Cyclocross.
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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 Cycle Wisconsin
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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

Love at first sight: steel vs carbon frames
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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

Gran Fondo NJ is online!
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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

Tour de France Blues
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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

Video: Vittorio Brumotti-wow!
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Vittorio Brumotti takes it off road for a side trip. I mean it’s really off road.

Bid to own – Froome Takes it All!
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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

Froome in his Roome.
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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

The oddity that is Chris Froome
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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

Cyclist Body Types of the Tour de France
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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.
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Celebrate your independence this 4th of July by getting on a bike. Let freedom roll.

Eggs, toast and wisdom.
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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

Vive le Tour!
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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

Start and Finish
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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

How I make my art.
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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

Happy Earthday!
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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

I swallowed a bug…
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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

“Disc Wars” The battle for peloton supremacy.
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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

How to make enemies.
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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

Thankful for Duct Tape
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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

Vive le fun!
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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

Climb the Col du Galibier
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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

Top 10 Moments of 2014 Road Season
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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

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

No place like home.
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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 a GoPro and a Drone
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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

Monkey business.
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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

Mad, mad skills. Danny Macaskill: The Ridge
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  Make sure you visit our Cycling Art Print shop featuring Merckx-The Cannibal.  

Climbing Ventoux
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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

L’Eroica. The Heroic.
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  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

Biketopia. My perfect world.
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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 – The Cannibal
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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

With Type or Without Type
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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

Biketopia: In my perfect world.
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  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

Gran Fondo NJ
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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

What drives you to ride?
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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

Free Apres-Velo Tshirt with your Purchase.
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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

The Jersey Contest Winners!
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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

Cycle London
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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

Cycle Italy
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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

Pretty amazing.
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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

Save 20% | Father’s Day Print Sale
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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

Working old-school
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  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

Mile by mile
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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

Worm Confetti
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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

Art by the ocean.
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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

Messing with canvas
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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

Col du Tourmalet
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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

Inspired by the cold. Tour de Suisse.
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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

Winter Riding
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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

Cycling Prints Collections | 2013
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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

The Beautiful Bike
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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

Cyclocross Season
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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

It’s Show Time!
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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

Trek Travel branded posters
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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

Velo magazine publishes Valenti art
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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

Valenti to exhibit Limited Edition work in first ever Art Crank Chicago
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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

Real Life Retail
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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

Bike to Work Week
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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