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Dopo la Vittoria

Posted on May 23, 2012

There’s a reason cyclists train to the point of delirious exhaustion. There’s a reason cyclists obsess over power profiles and outputs with the same intensity that Jonathan Vaughters strategically plucks his mutton chops. There’s a reason cyclists admire a single … Continue reading →

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il Sprint

Posted on May 9, 2012

Dedicated readers of Il Chat del Giorno will know that I have access to certain government agency “perks”. Unfortunately when living a life of unparalleled luxury and enviable frivolity you become a target to some individuals who wish to exploit … Continue reading →

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il Giro d’Italia

Posted on May 5, 2012

It is May which means two things at Ragazzo Manor. It’s the month of my birth (I accept any and all gifts so long as they’re luxurious and tasteful) and, fittingly, it is the month of il Giro d’Italia. Il … Continue reading →

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il Short

Posted on February 14, 2012

I am currently in Portugal and whilst enjoying a bica and pastel de nata my assistant Valentino informed me of a video I must watch that was posted by the always insightful and thorough The Inner Ring. Valentino: Sr. Ragazzo, there is … Continue reading →

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il Nuovo Kit

Posted on February 1, 2012

Well ragazzi, it’s been awhile. For this I say mi dispiace, but please allow me to explain my recent absentia. The holidays are always a busy time for me, there’s extremely exclusive White Bengal Tiger exchange parties, the 2012 Super … Continue reading →

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Why I love il Campagnolo

Posted on November 17, 2011

While constructing a flawless cappuccino with my carbon fiber and diamond inlayed La Marzocco Strada MP machine the other morning my assistant Giovanni informed me I had a call on hold in the salon. After a brief yet vigorous chastising … Continue reading →

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il Quiz del Giorno

Posted on November 4, 2011

This is a first in il Chat history and depending on the amount of fiery hate mail I receive possibly the last. While sneaking out of a female companion’s penthouse the other day in the south of France who shall … Continue reading →

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il Bike Shop

Posted on October 26, 2011

In addition to pre-ride coffee shops and post race champagne/money/podium girl parties there lies another institution that rests comfortably within the pantheons of the cycling umbrella. I speak of your nearby bike shop. The local hub that draws cyclists from … Continue reading →

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A Fly on il Wall

Posted on October 12, 2011

In addition to spending summers at Donatella’s villa at Lake Como and taking ski holidays in the Swiss Alps with Fabian I also am fortunate enough to have friends seeded deep in multiple government intelligence agencies. Because of this I … Continue reading →

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Adagio for Der Kaiser

Posted on October 7, 2011

Being that it is October and perfectly legal to imbibe copious amounts of beer with little regard to proper liver function I decided it was fitting to focus on one of the greatest cyclists to come out of Germany. And … Continue reading →

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