Mr. Froome’s Skinsuit

with No Comments

Once upon a time…

there lived a very powerful emperor. He was a tenacious competitor and a fierce leader. Strong and demanding but fair and even tempered.

He was well liked and respected amongst his rivals, and as he rose above them he carried the burden with aplomb.

Then one day a marketing genius in his court had an idea,

 

“We need to the make the Emperor seem more down to earth.” He said. “He needs a new Skinsuit.”

 

 

Well of course as luck would have it there was no shortage of tailors that were honored to fashion the new Skinsuit and promised it would make the Emperor look much more human.

Being the trusting and fair-minded leader that he was, the Emperor took the advice of his marketing genius who wrapped him in a brand new cloak made of stupidity. Trimmed with yards of “trust me”, and adorned with fine details made from “research”.

So on the day the Emperor rolled out in his new Skinsuit, he didn’t understand why so many of his loyal subjects were aghast!

 

“Perhaps they don’t see the wisdom in your new Skinsuit”, the marketing genius said. “Perhaps they are blind to its beauty.”

 

At that very moment a young fan of the Emperor stepped out of the crowd and yelled,

 

 

“Look mum, I can see the Froomey bits!”

 

As the marketing genius ran off dumfounded, one can only pray the words of an innocent child will strike a cord of truth with the Emperor and that he ride back to the palace at a very high cadence and pull on a proper pair of cycling shorts.

 

The End.

 

I hope.

To my knowledge no children really saw any Froomey bits but trying to erase certain images from this artists mind has been very traumatic.

 

 

 

Follow Michael Valenti:

Michael Valenti is "The Veloist" - He is an avid cyclist and artist known for his Cycling Art work. Each year Michael chases the Pro Peloton at the Tour de France and other major cycling events. He is available for event and corporate cycling related projects as well as personal commissions for art.

Latest posts from

The world is better on a bike. Be a part of doing good.

Save 20% when you follow.

Follow Veloist and receive a coupon code for 20% Off on your first Open Edition on paper Cycling Print Order.

Check you email to confirm you got your COUPON CODE use it when you select your prints, your disount will apply in your cart.

Or grab the code when you're redirected to the next page and start shopping right away!

Thank you! You have successfully entered your information. Check your email for your COUPON CODE. To use your Coupon Code (Velo23) - just select your Open Edition Prints on watercolor paper. Add the code in your cart and save 20% Enjoy the Ride!