Paul de Vivie Vélocio said is probably a key figure in the cycling. In both theoretician and organizer, is seen on bicycles brothers Gauthier Saint-Etienne in 1881 before being one of the first users of so-called safety bicycles. In 1896
begin to form in the region of the first gatherings of enthusiasts (rather than men, usually noticeable, but sometimes a woman can participate). These pioneers founded the School Stéphanoise. Then start the first tour (Lyon-Nice in less than 24 hours). Some are looking
then a form of lifestyle, relatively strict for the time, advocating certain dietary laws ... This is not shared by all the disciples of the School Stéphanoise, however, that broadly follow some principles, the fruits of long experience of the founder. They are known since 1930 as the seven commandments of Vélocio
Paul de Vivie was the editor of the newspaper for 43 years the cyclist, he founded in 1887. Vegetarian, defender (among others) of the human motor, the polymultipliée (the name change of speed at the time) he was in top physical condition when he was hit by a tram while leaving his home. On his desk was found the book he was reading (in original): "Letters to lucillius" Seneca, open to a page where one could read: "Death follows me and life beyond me ... if I go out: you can not ... not go anywhere, the interval is short, which separates life from death. "It
and Saint-Etienne, cycling was the most popular sport until the emergence of AS Saint-Etienne ... although every year, a race named after him meet a thousand cyclists , leaving the city to mount the neck of the Republic (or Col du Grand Bois).
He was a pioneer in demonstrating dietary in his time that could drive long (it was the stages of 40 hours), by following some basic rules of practice and hygiene. His "Seven Commandments" are kept in memory and remain today to follow the precepts to ride well and long.
The 7 Commandments Vélocio
Drop rare and short, so you do not drop the pressure. Light meals and frequent
: eating before getting hungry, drink before you feel thirsty.
Never go to the abnormal fatigue that results in lack of appetite and sleep. Cover
before cold, discover before getting hot and not afraid to expose the skin to sunlight, air, water. Delete
food, at least along the way, wine, meat and tobacco.
Never force, remain in its capabilities, particularly in the early hours when one is tempted to overspend because you feel full of energy.
Never ride with pride.
1898 "I am endeavoring to trim a primitive existence of any complications from the outside, seeking the pleasures that spring from ourselves. "
1903" Towards and against all appearances, I still believe that man is originally a good and willing to render service to his fellow man than the strip. "
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1903 "The bicycle is not just a means of locomotion, and becomes another means of emancipation, a weapon issued. It frees the mind and body of moral concerns, physical disabilities that modern existence, any ostentation, convention, hypocrisy - which is forthcoming, be being nothing - creates, develops, interview great detriment of health.
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