Written by Don Hamstre from Schiavi di Don
  
  History and Myths: Ian Defley
  
  Ian Defley had a pretty nice career. He won a classic, won a Tour stage, and finished 10th in the overall rankings in Season 13. He was

a very well-liked guy, and his team Dodge was very thankful to have a rider like him. However, this is not what Ian defley is known for. His final result was in season 19. He was 35 back then. But Ian had no intention of quitting. And so a legend was born. Season 20, 36yo, 2... Read more

  Written by Don Hamstre, Frank Holwerda, Hugo Noil, wronskian, MW, dustin, and Williamson
  
  Yarr! The OCM Awards Gala is sailing for adventure on the big blue wet thing. This may or may not be due to a small disagreement with the tax authorities.

But can you think of a better setting for the best of the best to get their Awards than the ocean?
  As usual, I see nothing that can go wrong, so let’s start the show!
  Our first presenter of the night is (Lance) Williamson, take it away La... Read more

  Written by Don Hamstre from Schiavi di Don
  
  History and Myths: The Average Man who became Very Nice
  
  Some people are born for greatness. Wit Feaux was not one of these people. He was born to be average. Although

it’s not quite as simple as that. This is the story of a rider who went from super talent, to plain average, to Classic and Tour winner.
  
  As a kid, Wit could never decide if he wanted to become a climber or a sprinter. In his youth, he dev... Read more

  Written by Deano from Bilsky
  
  The planes have started to touch down in Chile as riders and fans arrive in South America ahead of the 20th edition of the Vuelta Valparasio. We will take a look at each team and try to predict what will happen on

the roads to Valparasio before the legs begin to burn:
  
  Time Indaiatuba
  
  Summary: After an injury to Haneiko in the build-up put an end to Indaiatuba’s GC hopes, the team has switched focus to the SC wi... Read more

  Written by Deano from Bilsky
  
  It’s not long now until the first rider rolls down the start ramp at the prologue in Norway on day 35, and in the absence of two time winner Aron Shiningayamwe the GC looks wide open. We’ll preview each team competing

in Norway and predict what will happen on the unforgiving roads to Oslo.
  
  KRV Rapid Habsburg
  
  Summary: KRV bring former Valparasio winner and current Liechtenstein national champion Mirko Diesmann as le... Read more

  Written by Don, MW, Frank, paceuts, Williamson, dustin, wronskian and Erwinator
  
  The Awards: the highlight of some careers, the biggest disappointment for others. But no matter who wins, nobody is safe from the many technical or procedural issues

that arise during the Awards. For example: for some reason, the Awards Committee decided that the gala would be held in a zoo, and that everyone would be allowed to bring their own pets. That might have been a bit of a mistake.
  
  Don: Welco... Read more

  Written by Don Hamstre from Schiavi di Don
  
  History and Myths: The Mysteries of the Team Time Trial
  
  Some people might scroll over it without even noticing. Some might think it’s a spelling mistake. Only a few

people know of the secrets of Vejle TTT.
  Time Trialing, it’s always been the outsider of OCM. Maybe it’s because it used to be an easy money maker, and might still be. Maybe it’s because of all the WT Managers that miss out on so many points because t... Read more