Cycling cartoonist

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Strade Bianche where Tadej Pogacar took his 4th win of the race. In the cartoon we see a table with two persons playing quartets. On the bottom right we see the head and right hand of Dr. Freakinstyle in large format having 3 of the 4 Strade Bianche Pogacar cards among others. He asks his opponent for the 4th card saying; ‘Can I have Tadej on white roads 2026? This person says; ‘Ok.’ While thinking; ‘I already have Liege uhhh… Il Lombardia.’ He wears a Pedal Pusher shirt in green. In respons Dr. Freakinstyle says; ‘Quartet!’

Tadej Quartet

About Strade Bianche where Tadej Pogacar took his 4th win of the race.

#procycling #gravel #italy #quartet #slovenia

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne where Per Strand Hagenes went on a 60km solo and was caught in the final kilometre. Therefore he earned Dr. Freakinstyle’s Seal of Approval! In the cartoon we see Per Strand Hagenes ploughing through a cobbled road tearing up the stones and smashing his axe. His tongue is large and out. While Dr. Freakinstyle on the right is protecting himself for the flying stones and saying; ‘Wout, I don’t think it was glass. It was the carnage left by your viking colleague.’ On top right we see the stamp of the approval. The road has on the left side a row of trees all the way to the horizon.

Cobble Crusher

About Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne where Per Strand Hagenes went on a 60km solo and was caught in the final kilometre. Therefore he earned Dr. Freakinstyle’s Seal of Approval!

#procycling #cobbles #belgium #sealofapproval #viking

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Omloop het Nieuwsblad where Tim van Dijke managed to finish in an excellent 2nd place behind Mathieu van der Poel. While his brother, Mick, did a tremendous job neutralising all attacks from the chasing group. In the cartoon we see On the bottom left Tim van Dijke and diagonal on the right his brother Mick van Dijke. Mick van Dijke and behind him the chasing group. The chasing group is surrounded by a dyke which Mick is pulling and controlling. Mick is saying; ‘Neutralising all attacks. Go for it brother!’. We see two cows on the dyke and a red bull bull running towards one cow. On the side of the road we see Dr. Freakinstyle in between trees saying; ‘Only little slips through this dyke!’ There is also an arrow pointing towards a translation of the Dutch title of this cartoon; ‘A very strong performance’.

Een Dijke van een prestatie

About Omloop het Nieuwsblad where Tim van Dijke managed to finish in an excellent 2nd place behind Mathieu van der Poel. While his brother, Mick, did a tremendous job neutralising all attacks from the chasing group.

#procycling #omloophetnieuwsblad #dyke #farmers

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about cycling fanatics getting stressed finalizing their team the evening before the fantasy cycling game starts. In the cartoon we see Dr. Freakinstyle in front of a chalk bord asking all kinds of questions to decide which pro rider will fit in his team. We see the races on top as columns on the chalk bord and names below them. Some with exclamation marks, some with questions marks and some crossed through. Behind him in the room is a self-developed ‘Rider dex’ a reuse of an old Rolodex but now serving as a procycling catalogue with riders and their skills. Some have been removed and are randomly lying on the floor. In between energy drink cans and a halve eaten pizza. Where we see a rat eating the leftovers. On one of the walls we see the text; ‘Fantasy game HQ.’ On the right his wife is asking; ‘Are you done my dear?’. We don’t see his wife. He replies; ‘No! Not done! Not ever!’

Us mortals getting in the game

About cycling fanatics getting stressed finalizing their team the evening before the fantasy cycling game starts.

#procycling #fans #fantasygame #chaos #omloophetnieuwsblad

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the final cross of the season, Oostmalle, in Malle. In the cartoon we see Dr. Freakinstyle pouring ut a final race from a Westmalle beer bottle. He is pouring 4 racers, among Lars van der Haar and Niels Vandeputte. Lars van der Haar has his final race as a pro rider. We also see an audience and sand section being poured down.

East or West Malle is best

About the final cross of the season, Oostmalle, in Malle.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cyclecross #malle #beer

Painful, it takes guts to post it on social media. Going to burry this somewhere deep!

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Mathieu van der Poel winning his 8th World Championship cyclecross. In the cartoon we see a Swedish cyclist about to be lapped by Mathieu van der Poel and thinking: ‘Aaahh, about to be lapped by the sacred holy popeness of cyclecross, bless me! Above we see Dr. Freakinstyle and King Willem Alexander. The Dutch king. Dr. Freakinstle is saying; ‘This is Sooo super flex! Don’t you think Alex? On the right we see Mathieu van der Poel speeding on a 8-ball of pool speeding over the track thinking; ‘In the pocket!’ The background setting is pool table.

Mathieu van der Pool

About Mathieu van der Poel winning his 8th World Championship cyclecross

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #king #worldchampion #pool

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Mathieu van der Poel going for an 8th victory during the world championship cyclecross after another very dominant season. In the cartoon we see on the lift half of a very big cyclist, Mathieu van der Poel. Too big to fit on the cartoon. The other riders are being dwarfed by the giant. All three looking at him. They are cycling and making a left hand corner in sand with commercial banners on the side. Of which one is saying ‘Bingoal fun’ and the other ‘Rabobank’. On the right we see Dr. Freakinstyle saying; ‘No David around?’

Too big to fail

About Mathieu van der Poel going for an 8th victory during the world championship cyclecross after another very dominant season.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #favourite #winning #worldchampion

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This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Puck Pieterse showing her growing readiness for the world championships by winning two world cup races; Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide In the cartoon we see a rocket flying away from Earth and in the window we see Puck Pieterse on her bike catching an orange fish. The fish has ‘Maasmechelen’ and ‘Hoogerheide’ written on it. In top we see Dr. Freakinstyle flying with the rocket attached to the rocket with a white rope, saying; ‘Just in time! Referring to the upcoming World Championships cyclecross coming.

Puck in shape

About Puck Pieterse showing her growing readiness for the world championships by winning two world cup races; Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #winning #rocket #fish

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Mathieu van der Poel developing another 30 seconds lead and then keeping the gap at 30 seconds to win the race in Zonhoven On the left we see the mascotte for Prik & tik, one of the sponsors of the race in Zonhoven. Right next to this mascotte is Mathie van der Poel riding up the hill looking next to him wondering if he already has a 30 second lead, thinking; ‘Have I got a 30 sec lead?’ In the background we see ‘de Kuil’ of the pit in English, the famous section of downhills and climbs of sand in Zonhoven with a massive crowd. On the right we see a big checkbox being checking with white paint by Dr. Freakinstyle saying; ‘Check!’

Cruise control on

About Mathieu van der Poel developing another 30 seconds lead and then keeping the gap at 30 seconds to win the race in Zonhoven

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #winning #zonhoven #sand

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Yes! A joy to watch!

Super!!

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the winners of the Diegem cross pulling wheelies and making jumps. On the left we see Puck Pieterse finishing with a wheelie raising her left arm and singing; ‘Oh girls just wanna have fun!’ The famous lyrics of the song of Cyndi Lauper. With a microphone hanging above her head. On the top right we see Tibor del Grosso making a jump saying; ‘and boys’. Below him we see Joran Wyseure and Thibau Nys on the ground just after their crash in the sand.

The Diegem show

About the winners of the Diegem cross pulling wheelies and making jumps

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #wheelie #jump

@alpecinpt.bsky.social

Thanks! Almost finished another one on Diegem!

Oh! Ja, soms zit je zo midden in de cross dat je dit vergeet!

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about Mathieu van der Poel driving his Lamborghini Huracan with his bike and a Christmas tree on his roof. Especially his promo video before his first cyclecross race. In the drawing we see on the left van der Poel’s Lamborghini Huracan as a bull riding attraction with on top his bike with Dr. Freakinstyle on top trying to stay on. Mathieu van der Poel sits in his car waving his hand and shouting; ‘Get off my car!’ On the right we see a kid sitting on the edge of the attraction with his dad behind him. The kid is saying; ‘Daddy can I have a go?’

Celebrity Rodeo
 
How will Mathieu arrive in Gavere today?

About Mathieu van der Poel driving his Lamborghini Huracan with his bike and a Christmas tree on his roof.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #sportscar #rodeo #bull

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This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the cycle cross race of Antwerp where Alvarado and Brand were battling for the win. In the drawing we see on the left Lucinda Brand looking behind and seeing Ceylin Alvarado chasing her and thinking: ‘Huh? Still there? Long time, no see!’ Behind her is Alvarado cycling as Fenix risen from the ashes of all her bad luck. In between the to we see Dr. Freakinstyle with a blue bear type hat and brown coat eating popcorn and enjoying himself and saying; ‘Who needs Van der Poel vs Van Aert?’

Everybody loves a comeback

About the cycle cross race of Antwerp where Alvarado and Brand were battling for the win.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #Belgium #antwerpen #office #fenix

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the first cross and first win of Mathieu van der Poel in this cross season. In the drawing we see on the left Mathieu van der Poel pushing a paper in a punch clock after the finish, thinking; ‘Never do overtime!’. Behind him is Thibau Nys about to finish thinking; ‘Massive effort, no pay…’. En behind, all the way in the top right corner is Michale Vanthourenhout, thinking; ‘I hate corporate corners!’ Referring to his mistake in the last lap.

Another day at the office

About the first cross and first win of Mathieu van der Poel in this cross season.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #Belgium #Namur #office #clerk #punchclock #winning

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the Turbo cross, a sort of exhibition race for show in which celebrities, influencers etc. are invited to participate. In the drawing we see On the left Average Rob carrying his bike over a beam while a meat eating plant tries to bite him. Above him, Dr. Freakinstyle is attempting a bunny hop over the same beam. Behind these two is a pig jumping over a minefield through a door of fire helped by the rockets on his back while being handled by a hedgehog on his back. All the way on the right is a sign saying; ‘Mine field’. This all in front of a large crowd standing behind a barrier with a banner saying; ‘Turbo Trappist’. On the top left we see a drone with a camera and in the air we see several different colours created by the smoke bomb’s, blurring some of the crowd’s faces.

Turbo cross 2.0

About celebrity cross named ‘Turbo cross’ which will be held in Hofstade during the Plage cross this year.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #Belgium #Hofstade #celebrity #influencer #ludiek #obstacles #pig #fire #meateatingplant #mine #hedgehog

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the intensely used fatbike by teenagers in The Netherlands. These bikes come with such strong engine that the owner bearily has to move their legs to keep it in a 25-30 km/h motion. In the drawing we see on de left Dr. Freakinstyle doing effort on a ‘normal’ bike of the fake brand Salami. He is doing effort and is thinking ‘He probably thinks I cycle really fast on a meatbike’. A information sign tells about him; ‘Fuelled by oates, apple, walnuts & muscle fibres.’ Behind the Dr. we see a teenager on a fatbike in dark blue tracksuit hoody looking bored and looking at his phone not paying any attention to the road. He is sitting low barely able to move the paddles properly. He is thinking; ‘Awesome! Dancing frogs!’ An information sign tells us about him; ‘Fuelled by energy drinks, Tik Tok & E-engine.’ At the right top corner we see a bird flying and thinking; ‘The future looks bright for Dutch cycling….’

Fatbike vs Meatbike

About the explosion of the use of fatbikes in The Netherlands creating a some sort of lazy zombielike generation.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #fatbike #teenagers #youth #socialmedia #lazy #ebike #netherlands #generation #future

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the cross in Niel where Inge van der Heijden could show here European Championship jersey for the first time. In the drawing we see on the right Inge van der Heijden cycling in her European Championship jersey in between two barriers with Telenet sponsoring on it. On the left we see Dr. Freakinstyle saying; ‘Everybody loves the sound of zipping up a new jersey. And below the Dr. we see a Hedgehog saying; ‘All-inclusive with Corendon!’

A mental holiday to new jersey

About the cross in Niel where Inge van der Heijden could show here European Championship jersey for the first time.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #niel #belgium #newjersey #europe #women #hedgehog #sports

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the alcohol raids that were quite common during races before the 60’s where cyclists used to walk into pubs to grab beer, wine champagne etc. to hydrate. In the drawing we see on the left the a cyclist drinking beer from a glass bottle on an old bike in 1930’s style and saying; ‘Next raid I better grab lemonade instead of beer or champagne!’ On the right we see Dr. Freakinstyle sitting on a crate of Coca Cola, complaining about the heat thinking; ‘Sooo Hot….’

Marginal gains in 1935

About the alcohol raids that were quite common during races before the 60’s where cyclists used to walk into pubs to grab beer, wine champagne etc. to hydrate.

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #raid #oldskool #gains #nutrition

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the hard win of Lucinda Brand at the Koppenbergcross where she showed again that she is a never ending battling beast! In the drawing we see the finish of the koppenbergcorss with the blue finish banners with sponsors on the left and ‘finish’ on top. We see a larges crow behind the barriers looking at Lucinde Brand finishing on top of the koppenberg. She is displayed looking like a Minotaur, but the female koppenberg version. Dr. Freakinstyle is displayed in between the crowd saying; ‘Mythical!’ On the bottom we see a text box saying: Minos: Refers to Greek king Minos Taur: Bull in Greek Koppen: Refers to Koppenberg Bous: Cow in classic Greek

The Koppenbous

About the hard win of Lucinda Brand at the Koppenbergcross where she showed again that she is a never ending battling beast!

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #koppenberg #oudenaarde #greek #classic #mythicalcreatures #minotaur

Half cyclist half beast; the modern reincarnation of the minotaur!

Swallow, Sniff & Smoke

About the many gold medals won by the Dutch during the world championships track cycling in Chile

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #track #gold #addicted #junkie #winning #Thenetherlands

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Not bad. It will pass, it might be abused by media for their clickbaits in the winter, but as soon as the Omloop starts we have completely forgotten it happened!

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is about the win of Felipe Orts on one of his favourite courses ending the 10 year winning streak of Lars van der Haar. In the drawing we see on the left Felipe Orts celebrating his win by crossing the finish line riding a wheelie. On the right we see Dr. Freakinstyle celebrating this win dressed in winter clothes and saying; Nacht van Orts’. This is Dutch for Night of Orts, referring to the name of the race: ‘Nacht van Woerden.’

Conquistador on Dutch soil

About the win of Felipe Orts on one of his favourite courses ending the 10 year winning streak of Lars van der Haar

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #cross #veldrijden #woerden #winning #spanish #dutch #thenetherlands #ridley

I think, if a small team needs to fill up the Giro, then that team won’t do another grand tour. As you say, it doesn’t make sense for points, only for the occasional individual rider to have a chance. And for a team doing it is expensive. Small teams, unibet etc, will only want to do it once a year.

This is a drawn cartoon about procycling with spectator Dr. Freakinstyle who witnesses and comments on procycling. This particular cartoon is a procyclist ordering flowers in a floral shop. In the drawing we see on de left an owner of a floral shop behind the counter and behind her two shelves with plants and other floral shop items and a sign saying ‘Floral gains’, with the word marginal diagonal behind the word floral referring to the marginal gains of procycling. In front of the counter are 4 buckets with flowers. The owner asks; ‘Hi, what can I do for you?’. In the middle we see Dr. Freakinstyle picking up a pre-arranged bunch of flowers. On the right we see guy, a procyclist, saying; ‘I need the optimal combination of colours: 400gr of yellow flowers, 600gr of red, 200gr white, 800gr purple…. I brought my own scale.’

Procyclist at the Floral Shop

Making decisions about the right amount of flowers for optimal esthetics

#procycling #cyclingcartoon #floralshop #marginalgains #scale #perfect

MSR, but all the other races mentioned do summarize the season in terms of entertainment.