Follow moi, Cycling Artist Michael Valenti as I chase the Pro Peloton’s biggest races and events equipped with the internet, a brush, a pen and a wild imagination.
In the studio or on location I’m always looking for bits of cycling fun you won’t get anywhere else while I gulp down little cups of coffee.
“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
Ride Solo from Michael Valenti on Vimeo.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
“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
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