Velo Magazine 2019

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A VELO PUBLICATION /2019 WWW.VELOSADDLES.COM

''SHAPING 淬煉之美 PROGRESSION''

DIAMOND CUT CRYSTAL SADDLE VELO PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE SHAPING PROGRESSION

COVER STORY

LEARNING TRIP Shoes, Supercars and Craftsmanship beyond the five senses ANN’S VOYAGE 安的旅程

THE POWER OF LISTENING

Affordable Happiness 傾聽的力量

The beauty of Southern California ONCE IN A LIFETIME 此生必遊

NEW

The Celebrity

RIDING FOR HEALTH 騎出健康 EATING RIGHT 百味人生

Founder of Men's Uno magazine MEN'S UNO 雜誌創辦人 Puma General Manager TW HK MO PUMA 港澳台總經理

FROM THE EDITOR 編者的話

The Greeks believed that diamonds were tears of gods; the ancient Romans believed that diamonds were fragments of stars. Diamonds are formed from high heat and pressure in the center of the earth. They are the hardest natural materials and the only gemstone that is comparable to the tears of gods and fragments of stars. Only a diamond can scratch another diamond.

In the field of design art, crystal is the only material can present diamond-like flames. The eternal image of the crystal is the best symbol of Velo’s constant pursuit for perfection. Like the “shaping progression”of a crystal, this theme in our special issue is what Velo wants to dedicate to our friends all over the world.

How much does it pay to possess the brilliance like that of a crystal?

Focusing on developing and producing perfect, high-end saddles is the sole aim for Velo founder Stella Yu Tsai-Yun. For 40 years, it is this mission that has been spurring Velo’s staff to achieve even better, as well as to hone outstanding aesthetics and distinct craftsmanship. It is unusual that this kind of “shaping progression” could be provided to clients and consumers at a reasonable cost, offering riders an “affordable happiness”. In this issue, we are going to share the secrets of how Velo saddles make possible the fulfillment in the ride.

We also would like to invite you to come on a journey with Velo Vice President Ann to Hong Kong and Dongguan, China for a dialogue with European footwear designer David and supercar lover Tony. With the sharing of their crossover experiences, what kind of spark will ignite from the exchanges of the three experts, and how might it impact the process of excellence that takes place in the research and development at Velo? Let us take this ride together in our journey in search of the “shaping progression”. 『希臘人相信鑽石是來自天神的眼淚 , 古羅馬人則相信鑽石是星星的碎片』, 在地心受高 熱高壓而形成的鑽石 , 是目前地球上最堅硬的天然物質 , 也是唯一能媲美天神眼淚 , 星星 碎片的頂級寶石 , 唯一能刮花鑽石的是另一顆鑽石 , 而能夠在工藝設計上媲美鑽石光芒的 , 就是水晶了 , 如水晶般的『淬煉之美』是今年維樂專刊要獻給全球維樂之友的主題 , 也 正是維樂一貫追求完美卓越的最佳象徵。 擁有水晶般的絕美 , 需要付出多少代價 ? 專注研發製作高品質的完美坐墊 , 是維樂創辦人 Stella 余彩雲唯一的初衷 , 這份使命四十年來不斷鞭策著維樂所有工作人員達成好還要 更好的目標 , 也淬煉出絕佳的美學與卓越的工藝 , 最難得的是 , 這份淬煉之美卻能以合理 的代價提供給客戶和消費者 , 為騎乘者打造『合理價格的幸福感』, 今年的專刊我們要分 享維樂坐墊帶給人『合理價格的幸福感』之奧秘。 此外 , 我們也邀請您跟著維樂副總 Ann 在東方明珠香港及內地東莞，展開一場和歐洲鞋 子設計師 David 及超跑達人 Tony 對話學習的小旅行 , 三人的跨界交流分享 , 將會激盪出 什麼樣的火花 , 這些火花又將如何影響落實在維樂精益求精的研發工藝上 ? 讓我們一起 騎乘絕美的水晶坐墊 , 展開一場淬煉之美的旅程。

CONTRIBUTORS 本期作者

A VELO PUBLICCATION / 2019

ERI IKEDA 池田惠里 Eri Ikeda is a researcher of IGES (Institute of global environmental strategies). She finished her PHD in ISS of Erasmus University. Focus on environmental issues and climate change challenge. She is focused on protecting the earth, enjoy life and always finding the possibility for change. 池田惠里是全球環境策略機構的研究員 , 她在荷 蘭鹿特丹大學的社會研究院完成他的博士學位 , 她關注環境議題及氣候變遷所帶來的挑戰 . 她關 心地球 , 享受生命 , 總是找尋改變的機會。

發行人 Publisher 維樂工業副總經理 Vice President of Velo 陳安榮 Ann Chen 維樂創辦人暨董事長 Founder and Chairwoman of Velo 余彩雲 Stella Yu 創意總監 Creative Director 黃適烱 Kevin Huang 總編輯 Editor in Chief 陳雵 Tinyu Chen

GIOVANNI VEGEZZI 吉歐凡尼 . 維格志 Giovanni Vegezzi is the Italian correspondent for one of the leading Spanish financial newspapers, El Economista. He lives and works in Milan, the business and fashion capital of Italy. He likes to roam the city and suburbs by bicycle, and at times takes pleasure in off-road cycling. 吉歐凡尼 . 維格志是西班牙金融時報在義大利的 特約撰述 , 他住在義大利經濟與時尚之都米蘭 , 他喜歡騎自行車在城市與近郊漫遊 , 有時則享受 在碎石路上騎自行車的樂趣。

EMMA CHU 朱珮瑛 EMMA , grew up in Taiwan and lives in Sydney now, loves culture, history, gourmet food and outdoor adventure. After years of working at financial newspapers, she developed a second career as a marketer. She love to increase mutual understanding and friendship between Taiwan and Australia. 台灣長大、定居雪梨，朱珮瑛喜愛文化歷史、美 食佳釀及山林冒險，曾任多年財經專業報紙記 者，目前從事商管行銷工作。總想找機會增進台 灣和澳洲兩國間的彼此了解及情誼。

LIANG-YI HAN 韓良憶 W r i t e r / Tr a n s l a t o r / B r o a d c a s t H o s t .

Han spent many years sojourning in the Netherlands and now lives in Taipei. She loves cooking, traveling and taking walks. She has published over 20 books on food and travel in traditional and simplified Chinese characters; and has more in translated works. 作家／譯者／廣播主持人，韓良憶曾旅居荷蘭多 年，目前定居台北。愛烹飪，愛旅行，愛散步， 出版逾二十本繁、簡體中文飲食和旅遊文學著 作，譯作更多。

副總編輯 Associate Editor in Chief / Director 陳怡玲 Evelyn Chen 編輯群 Editors 汪智超 Lothar Wang 王承揚 Wesley Wang 蔡侑珈 Danny Tsai 周芷琳 Jessica Chou 中英翻譯 Translator 蕭斐 Joanna Hsiao 英文潤稿 Proof Editing / Reading Alex Willie, Thorpe Marketing JR Wu 藝術總監 Art Director 何珉 Min Ho 美術設計 Designers 林政儀 Karena Lin 李可 Ken 林芸 Yun Lin 攝影 Photographers 丁志寬 Chih-Kuan Ting 曾崇倫 Teddy 朱孟建 Ajian

VELO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. TEL: +886-4-2686 4546 FAX: +886-4-2686 8636 ADD: No. 1012, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan www.velosaddles.com info@velosaddles.com Publication Date: April,2019

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THE POWER OF LISTENING

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ANN’S VOYAGE

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COVER STORY

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FRIENDS OF VELO

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WHAT’S NEW

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INNER VOICE

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EATING RIGHT

AFFORDABLE HAPPINESS 打造合理代價的幸福感產品

DIAMOND-CUT CRYSTAL SADDLE, VELO PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE SHAPING PROGRESSION 淬煉之美 鑽石切割水晶坐墊 維樂”淬煉之美”極致呈現

Giant/ Merida/ Specialized 捷安特／美利達／ Specialized

NEW PRODUCT. NEW TECHNOLOGY. NEW INNOVATION. 維樂年年創新 新產品、新技術、新專利。

Paul Yu, PUMA GM Hong Kong & Taiwan ＆ Macao PUMA 台港澳區總經理 於保羅 Lin Hao-Zhen, Founder of Men’s Uno Men’s Uno 雜誌創辦人 林浩正

COMFORT FOOD FOR RIDERS 鐵馬騎士的家常晚宴

CONTENTS

LEARNING TRIP SHOES, SUPERCARS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP BEYOND THE FIVE SENSES 學習之旅 製鞋與超跑工藝 一場超越五感的極致體驗

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RIDING FOR HEALTH

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NUMBER STORIES

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME

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COLUMN

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VELO CLUB

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PRODUCTS

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NEW COLLECTION

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HOW TO SELF HEAL BY SOOTHING THE MERIDIANS? 舒通經脈 搞自救

THE NUMBER OF MEMORABLE STORIES. 用數字記錄自行車界值得記憶的故事

CYCLING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA- EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF 4 SEASONS THE ELEVATE-KHS PRO CYCLING TEAM 騎乘暢遊南加州 體驗四季風情 毅百特功學社車

NEW INFORMATION FROM JAPAN, ITALY AND AUSTRALIA. 來自日本、義大利和澳洲的最新情報

ONE-YEAR-OLD VELO CLUB LIVES UP TO EXPECTATIONS 維樂俱樂部一周年 不負所愛

AESTHETIC/ RACING/ LEISURE 美學 / 專業 / 休閒

2019 COLLECTION

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THE POWER OF LISTENING

AFFORDABLE HAPPINESS 打造合理代價的幸福感商品

What is the cost of happiness? Japanese writer Miura Atsushi raised the concept of the fourth-stage consumer society, which is the idea that after people experience the ultimate pursuit of material possessions, they begin to make things simple by crafting products that bring a sense of happiness at a reasonable price. This is a transformation. Instead of seeking material satisfaction from the outside, it is searching within for satisfaction and happiness. Listening to the needs of clients and consumers and endeavoring to provide the ideal cycling experience, Velo creates each saddle with that“ sense of happiness at a reasonable price”.

Founder Stella Yu Tsai-Yun emphasizes that, for 40 years, Velo's R&D strength has underpinned the highest quality products at the most reasonable prices. With annual output of 15 million bicycle saddles, the scale of Velo's production capacity sufficiently addresses the needs of different clients in the global market. Each saddle epitomizes innovative R&D, reasonable pricing and the ultimate balance in high quality CP value. This has been the intention of Velo since the beginning and also the shared vision with its partners.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Velo held a threeday “Grateful to have you along the way” cycling tour of northern Taiwan. Clients and partners from all over the world rode bikes together to promote cycling, which has been the vital philosophy of Velo's company culture. The northern cycling route was specially chosen to show off the beauty of Taiwan. Stella said, “Clients and friends that participated in this activity are long-time friends of Velo and also people who enjoy cycling. Cruising along with views of spectacular mountains and the wide open sea is the best reward.” During the ride, business partners became family members, supporting and taking care of each other. “The more skillful riders rode far in the back to keep an eye on the new riders. This kind of gesture was very touching.”

As host, Stella said safe cycling was the most important.

Whenever there was a temple, she would go in and pray to

the deity for the safety of everyone on the tour. The special temple culture gave many foreign friends a whole new experience. Her sincerity must have reached the deities; the weather for the three days was fair and during the 120-kilometer journey of the last day, a cool strong breeze rose, sending the entire cycling team travelling on a tailwind at nearly 30 kilometers per hour down the Western Coast Expressway.

“When we returned to Dajia headquarters, the entire company greeted us with cheers.

Everyone laughed heartedly at this herolike welcoming. It was truly a very wonderful experience.”

This unforgettable tour also became the best opportunity for heartfelt exchanges. Facing the huge challenge of the US-Sino trade war, which cannot be ignored by the bicycle industry, many foreign and domestic partners during the northern ride also exchanged views on ways to respond, on how to react to changes in cost and shipment orders, and on whether a production base and factory should be relocated to other suitable places. Stella said that what Velo could do was to stay calm and continue with the spirit of 40 years of persistently focusing on R&D and innovation. “Let each rider, once they sit on a Velo saddle, to immediately feel at ease and untroubled,” Stella said confidently. This is the strength and immutable core competitiveness of Velo.

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幸福需要付出多少代價？日本作家三浦展提出第四消費時代 的概念，第四消費是指人們在經歷物質的極致追求後，開始 化繁為簡，追求並打造合理代價幸福感的商品，這是一種由 外在物質追求轉而探尋內在滿足與幸福的轉變，傾聽客戶及消 費者需求，致力提供完美及卓越騎乘感的維樂，每一個坐墊打 造的正是這樣一份『合理代價的幸福感』! 創辦人余彩雲 Stella 強調，維樂四十年來，研發實力正是展現在能 以最合理的價格提供最高的品質，每年生產 1500 萬自行車坐墊， 讓維樂產能規模足夠因應全球市場不同客戶的需求，每一個坐墊都 達到創新研發，合理價格及高品質的 CP 值極致平衡，是維樂從創業 至今的初衷，也是和客戶夥伴共同打造的願景。 為 了 慶 祝 維 樂 四 十 週 年， 維 樂 舉 辦 了 三 天 的『 感 恩 有 你， 一 路 相 挺 Grateful to have you along the way』的北環活動，來自全球的客戶及 夥伴一起踏上騎車環繞北台灣的旅程，推廣騎車運動，是維樂經營公司文 化的重要理念，而這次騎乘的路線是特別挑選最能展現台灣之美的北環線， 『來參加的客戶和朋友都是和維樂深具交情，也熱愛騎車的人，徜徉壯觀的 山景和寬闊的大海是對他們最好的回饋！』 余彩雲說，在北環的騎乘中，大家的身份從商場上的夥伴轉變成為家人，彼此 保護互相扶持，『技術越好的都騎在越後面，盯著前面的新手，這種情懷真的很 令人感動！』身為主辦人，余彩雲強調，騎乘的安全第一，沿途只要碰到廟宇， 她都會進去祈求神佛保祐大家旅途平安，台灣特殊的廟宇文化也給許多外國客戶朋 友全新的體驗，這份誠摯的心意相信老天也收到，不但三天都是風和日麗的好天氣， 最後一天 120 公里的旅程，還刮起涼爽的大風，讓維樂北環車隊，沿著西濱道路以 近 30 公里的速度順騎乘風而下，『當回到維樂大甲總部的時候，全公司的人鼓掌列 隊迎接我們，受到英雄式的歡迎，每個人都笑得好開心，真的是非常美好的經驗！ 』 這趟難忘的旅程也成為彼此心靈交流的最好機會，適逢面臨中美貿易戰的巨大挑戰，自 行車產業也難置身事外，不少國內外的夥伴在這次環北旅程中，也交換不少因應之道， 如何因應成本及訂單的改變，生產基地及工廠是否另尋適合地點等，但余彩雲強調，維樂 能做的就是靜下來，繼續四十年來堅持專注研發創新的精神，『讓每一個騎乘者，一坐上 維樂坐墊，馬上就感覺到舒適，自在而放心的幸福感！』余彩雲自信的說，這是維樂的實力 及不變的核心競爭力。

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ANN'S VOYAGE 安的旅程

THE LEARNING JOURNEY OF ANN OF SHOES AND SUPERCARS – HONING CRAFTSMANSHIP BEYOND THE FIVE SENSES 安的學習之旅 製鞋與超跑工藝 一場超越五感的極致體驗

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Shenzhen Saturday afternoon when Velo VP Ann, An-Rong Chen finished visiting the Velo factory in Shenzhen, she carried her luggage and moved on to Dongguan to embark on a learning tour during a brief break in her busy schedule.

Her first stop was to visit shoe designer David Hsieh.

David was schooled in the UK. He once worked for the Italian name brand United Colors of Benetton, but was now a consultant to many known shoe brands in Europe, the US and China. He made a special arrangement for Ann to visit a shoe sample-manufacturing factory. “I visited many renowned shoe brands but never had the opportunity to truly observe the manufacturing detail on the production line,” Ann laughed. This was a whole new experience for her. 週六下午，剛結束維樂深圳廠業務視察的維樂副總陳安榮 Ann 拎著輕便行李， 風塵僕僕來到東莞，在馬不停蹄行程 的小空檔，展開這趟學習之旅，首站是拜訪旅歐鞋子設計師 謝鎌光 David，在英國留學，曾在義大利知名品牌 United Colors of Benetton 集團任職，現為歐美及內地多家知名鞋 子品牌顧問的謝鎌光，特別安排 Ann 參觀鞋類的樣品工廠， 『以前雖然有拜訪過許多鞋類知名品牌，但一直沒有機會真 正進入生產線觀察製鞋過程的細節。』Ann 笑著說，這對她 可是一個全新的體驗。 A sample-manufacturing factory is on the frontlines of shoe production. Though the scale is small, the factory it has the full process of shoemaking from design, pattern making, cutting, sewing, to outsole, put-on last, tack, outsole attaching, molding, packaging et al processes. All types of shoe samples would be reviewed and tested by clients worldwide. Only when the factory

receives purchase orders, do these samples enter into production to be finally fitted on the feet of consumers.

“The manufacturing process of bicycle saddles and shoes overlaps to a certain degree. Shoe production has a larger scale. The use of new materials and technologies tends to first appear in shoe products. It is therefore very important for us to learn from the shoemaking industry.” Ann listened very carefully to every detail David introduced.

He shared his ideas for the future potential of bicycle saddles. “Technology and the application of shoemaking change rapidly. Some materials for shoes or the weaving of shoes may be applied to bicycle saddles in the future. For example, the popular flat knitting seen for sport shoes or high technology fabrics that can sense a physical condition and connect to the mobile phone, these are all full of possibility.” 樣品工廠是鞋子生產的最前線，可說麻雀雖小，五臟俱全，從 設計，打版，剪裁， 針車，到大底，入楦，結幫，貼大底，定 型，包裝等流程，全都在樣品工廠內完成，這些各式各樣的鞋 子樣品將接受全球客戶的檢視與考驗，有了訂單後，才有機會 進入生產線和全球消費者見面，『其實腳踏車的坐墊和鞋子的 製程有相當程度的重疊，鞋子全球量產規模大，很多新材料與 新科技的運用，都會先在鞋子的商品上出現，因此對我們來說， 和製鞋業取經是非常重要的。』維樂副總陳安榮非常仔細的聆 聽 David 介紹每一個細節，時而沉思，時而驚喜，而謝鎌光也 分享他對腳踏車坐墊未來潛力的想像：『製鞋的技術與應用日 新月異，像現在有一些鞋子的材料或鞋面的織法，未來也許可 以被運用在腳踏車的坐墊上，例如近年運動鞋流行的飛織或是 可以感應身體狀態並和手機連線的高科技布料，這些都充滿可 能性 !』

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Finishing the visit of shoe sample manufacturing factory, Ann took the high speed rail to Hong Kong and visited Lee Tung Street, the Little Europe in Wan Chai. The exotic atmosphere of European style buildings on the streets with red lanterns made Ann laugh brightly. She was highly anticipating the next stop in her schedule – the supercar experience! 結束鞋子樣品工廠的參訪，Ann 一行人搭乘高鐵來到東方之珠 香港，抽空到灣仔有小歐洲之稱的利東街走走逛逛，兩側的歐 式建築搭配充滿年味的大紅燈籠高高掛，異國風情讓人心情整 個輕鬆了起來，Ann 笑得燦爛，除了利東街的氣氛滿點外，最 主要原因是最令她期待的行程 - 超跑之旅要登場啦 !

Hong Kong supercar specialist Tony Kwok arrived in his bright orange McLaren to meet Ann and took her for a drive to experience the supercar and the sensation of catching everyone's eye. As the chief strategy officer of a venture capital company and one of the founders to Dragon Capital Group, Tony said the best reward for his hard work was the pleasure of driving supercars. Ann, who shared his love for speed, visited the stores of McLaren, Rolls Royce and Bentley, three supercar household names.

The focus was on their design, the top craftsmanship of car manufacturing, and the seat experience that could not be missed by a Velo executive. The speed and workmanship principles of McLaren, and the excellence and luxury of British breeds Rolls Royce and Bentley all have their own look and feel. “One of the most important

function of the car seat for these supercars is to increase the sense of speed. The seats thus use lightweight carbon fiber materials and leather, finding balance between design and comfort,” Tony explained carefully. He was the youngest Rolls Royce owner in Hong Kong. He said the supercar was the top end, top of the line, top of the market item. Many styles are limited edition and pricy.

However, the perfect fusion of technology and excellence in car manufacturing craftsmanship still attracts fans around the world to make a beeline for the supercars. 香港的超跑達人 Tony 郭東龍開著鮮橘色的 McLaren 麥拉倫 跟 Ann 會合， 兩人實際體驗超跑上路，眾人矚目的風光。身 為創投基金首席策略官，瀧資本策略投資創始人之一的 Tony 笑說自己努力工作， 最大的回饋就是能夠享受駕馭這些超跑 奔馳的快感，同樣喜愛速度感的維樂副總陳安榮，在 Tony 的 帶路下，拜訪了麥拉倫，勞斯萊斯及賓利三家超跑展售中心， 參訪的重點在這些超級跑車時尚爆點的設計感，頂級的製車工 藝，以及身為維樂人絕不能錯過的座椅體驗，以速度和工藝為 造車原則的麥拉倫， 訴求卓越奢華的勞斯萊斯， 以及標榜純 英式奢華的賓利， 各具個性及特色，『這些超跑的座椅最重 要的功能之一都是要提升速度感，因此大都使用輕量的碳纖維 材質和皮料，同時在兼具設計及舒適感間找到平衡。』Tony 細心的解釋著，Tony 也是香港最年輕的勞斯萊斯車主，他笑 著強調，超跑是屬於金字塔最頂端的市場，許多車款都是限量 且價值不菲，但完美融合高科技與卓越製車工藝，仍讓全球許 多跑車迷趨之若鶩。

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HONG KONG 頂級工藝真是太享受了，看到它們流線的造型，每一個追求完 美卓越的細節，簡直是美到不行，超令人感動，這是一場超越 五感體驗的洗禮與衝擊，不僅讓我心情變得超好，更讓我想將 這些體驗與啟發落實到維樂產品的設計與製造中。』Ann 說， 維樂追求卓越工藝與品質的原則，和頂級超跑沒有兩樣，她也 期待每一個維樂出品的坐墊都能讓腳踏車騎乘者，有著極致完 美的感受。

When Ann tried out the driver seat or the back seats of these supercars, she was like a fan meeting her favorite idol; she proclaimed her true love. “I love driving. It's such a great enjoyment to experience in person the aesthetics design and top craftsmanship of these supercars. The sleek details, perfection and excellence are exceptionally beautiful and touching. This has been an impact beyond five senses, making me feel so good and wanting to put the experience into the design and manufacturing of Velo products,” said Ann. There was no difference between Velo’s principles and those of the supercars in seeking excellent workmanship and quality. She wants to make every cyclist with a Velo saddle enjoy the ultimate perfect sensation. 當 Ann 一一試坐這些超跑的駕駛座或後座時，不禁露出如粉 絲遇上心儀偶像的開心表情，直呼這些超跑才是她的真愛無 誤，『我自己喜歡開車，親自體驗這些頂級超跑的美學設計及

Ann's two days and one night learning tour gradually came to an end in the Star Ferry in Victoria Harbour.

She loved the water and enjoyed the sea breeze. “The trip was short, but the gain was ample. Being able to visit and experience shoemaking and supercars has left me with deeper understanding. Each process, aesthetic concept and function detail brought me enlightenment and inspiration. These will be the vital nutrients for Velo products.” Endless learning, growing and stretching is a vow by Ann and the Velo team. These core values will be on display in every Velo product.

Ann 兩天一夜的學習之旅在穿梭維多利亞港的天星渡輪中緩緩 落幕，喜歡看海的 Ann 享受海風輕拂，『時間雖然很短，但 收穫卻很豐盛，能夠參訪並實際體驗製鞋及超跑工藝，給我一 種觸類旁通的深刻感受，每一個我觀察到的工法製程，美學概 念及功能細節，都給我很多啟發與靈感，這些都將成為維樂產 品的重要養分 !』不斷學習，不斷成長，不斷超越，是維樂副 總陳安榮與維樂團隊永不妥協的堅持， 而這些核心價值也將 展現在維樂每一個產品中。

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SHAPING PROGRESSION 淬煉之美 DIAMOND CUT CRYSTAL SADDLE VELO PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE SHAPING PROGRESSION 鑽石切割 水晶坐墊 維樂”淬煉之美”極致呈現

After celebrating its 40th anniversary, Velo is ready to greet a brilliant future by presenting a diamond-cut crystal saddle for itself and for friends of Velo around the world. Instead of an actual saddle, this stunning visual design graces the cover of our special annual edition of Contact Point because the dazzling brilliance of a crystal is the ultimate symbol of Velo aesthetics. It also represents the infinite innovation of Velo and its supremacy of the per fect craf tsmanship. Each diamond-cut surface of the crystal saddle stands for the demand from each client and Velo itself for over 40 years. Only experiencing and conquering so many challenges could one shine like a brilliant crystal. This alchemy, like the shaping progression, is the pride we want to share with everyone. “If you want to do something, be the best at it. Only Velo is able to surpass Velo.” This was the original intention of founder Stella Yu Tsai-Yun, and it remains to this day. 歡慶四十週年後，準備迎接下一個璀璨未來 的維樂，要為自己和全球維樂之友獻上的是 鑽石切割的水晶坐墊。用這個絕美的視覺設 計，取代實體坐墊作為 Contact Point 年度

專刊的封面主題，是因為閃耀璀璨光芒的水 晶坐墊是維樂極致美學的象徵，更代表維樂 無限創意，無所不能及完美無瑕的頂尖製造 工藝。水晶坐墊上滿滿鑽石切割的每一個表 面，都代表四十年來每一個客戶及維樂自己 對產品的要求，只有經歷及克服如此多的挑 戰，才能綻放如水晶般耀眼的光芒。這份如 煉金術般的淬煉之美是我們要與大家分享的 驕傲，『要做就要做到最好，只有維樂才能 超越維樂！』是余彩雲 Stella 創辦維樂的初 衷 至今從未改變。 When we first started, this small factory could only manufacture 50 saddles a day; now it manufactures 15 million saddles a year and sells in over 100 countries.

Velo produces saddles for almost all the top bicycle brands and is now one of the biggest brands for bicycle saddles in the world. Stella has become the legend of the global bicycle industry; she started from scratch at 30. “Actually I was quite fortunate to have chosen saddles to start my business. Making saddles was the best choice for my financial capacity and ability at that time. A saddle is small but it is the vital component that affects the cycling experience of a bicycle. For when you ride, almost your full body weight

is on the saddle. The quality of a saddle determines the success of a bicycle.”

Stella emphasizes that a cyclist can tell the difference of sitting on a saddle for 5 minutes and 30 minutes, of pedaling for 10 kilometers and for 100 kilometers. In the past, a cyclist would allow the body time to adjust to the saddle, but not modern riders. “They demand comfort in the first 5 minutes on the saddle. This is a great challenge for us and the best driving force for Velo to continue with innovation and R&D.” Stella says that Velo launches 10 to 20 new models each year to meet the needs of different clients and consumers around the world.

The R&D and innovation capacity that Velo is so proud of are refined through overcoming these challenges time and again. 創立之始，從一家日產量只有五十個坐墊的 小工廠，到現在每年生產一千五百萬個坐 墊，行銷 100 多個國家，幾乎所有頂尖自行 車品牌的坐墊都是維樂出品，如今維樂是世 界最大自行車坐墊品牌之一。30 歲白手起家 的余彩雲 Stella 成為全球自行車界的傳奇， 『其實我很慶幸自己選擇坐墊創業， 以我當 年的財力和能力， 坐墊是最好的選擇。然而

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坐墊雖小，卻是影響一部腳踏車騎乘經驗的 最重要零件， 因為騎車時整個人身體重量幾 乎都在坐墊上，坐墊的品質好不好，坐上去 成敗優劣立現 !』余彩雲強調，腳踏車坐墊 坐上去五分鐘，三十分鐘 騎乘十公里，一百 公里，騎乘者都會有不同的感受，過去騎乘 者會讓自己的身體花時間適應坐墊， 但現 代人可不同，『他們要坐上去五分鐘，馬上 就有舒適感，對我們來說是很大的挑戰，卻 也成為維樂不斷創新研發的最佳動力 !』余 彩雲 Stella 強調，維樂每年都會推出十款到 二十款的新產品，以符合全球不同客戶，不 同消費者的需求，維樂最引以為傲的研發及 創新能力就是這樣一次次被淬煉出來。 Velo global clients know that the team led by Stella is a team that carries out its promises; it never fails to fulfill the orders of clients. This commitment comes from Stella, herself, who was born in a poor family, with a love and a sense of mission for taking care of her family. “My family was very poor when I was little. Each member had to take turns to bring water in so we could have water to drink. I saw the hardship of my mother and older sister and decided to do my best to take care of my family.” This commitment Stella made to her family is the solid

principle and foundation that underpins the efforts of Velo's staff to their global clients. Velo has spent 40 years studying the technology of saddle making. It uses acclaimed German equipment in its factories and on manufacturing lines, and the finest and newest petrochemical raw materials, with rigorous quality control in the manufacturing process. Velo puts all these elements together to craft each and every saddle keeping in mind top quality and a reasonable selling price for global clients and consumers. “How can a good product be produced without good equipment and good raw material? This principle seems simple, but to implement it in a global market where competition is stiff and every penny of the cost counts, is the greatest test to our company and human nature. However, I believe that the gods are watching our every move.

I tell my staff that there are absolutely no short cuts. Quality and reputation are the most important core values of Velo. When the goal is clear and well established, people will march forward without hesitation.” Stella and the Velo team encountered many challenges and hardships but they endured to create the

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Velo that it is today. 維樂全球的客戶們都知道，余彩雲 Stella 率 領的團隊是個使命必達的團隊，對顧客的訂 單從不跳票，這份承諾來自出身貧苦的余彩 雲對照顧家人的使命及摯愛， 『我小時候 家裡非常的貧窮，家裡人都得輪流去外面挑 水才有水喝，我看到母親和姊姊的苦，從小 就下定決心，希望自己能盡份心力，照顧家 人。』這份余彩雲 Stella 當年對家人的承諾， 如今轉化成為維樂員工們努力及服務全球客 戶最堅實的原則及基礎。維樂花了四十年的 時間鑽研坐墊的技術，在維樂工廠及生產線 上， 用的是口碑最好的德國設備，選的是上 好及最新的石化原料，所有製程嚴謹品管， 環環相扣，才能打造每一個頂級品質卻又價 格合理的坐墊給全球客戶及消費者。 『沒有 好設備及好原料怎麼做出好東西，這樣的原 則看來簡單，但要真正落實在競爭激烈，成 本錙銖必較的全球化市場，卻是對公司及人 性的最大考驗，但我相信人在做天在看，所 以我告訴所有員工，不准偷工減料，品質和 信譽是維樂最重要的核心價值，目標清楚確 立，大家就毫不猶豫往前進 !』一路走來， 余彩雲和維樂團隊遇到的挑戰和苦頭不知有 多少，但關關難過關關過，也造就了今日的 維樂。

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TOMORROW

Looking ahead, Velo will continue to build products that bring a sense of happiness and that are sold at reasonable prices. It will also focus on the saddle as a work of art. “Trends are ever-changing but the pursuit of the ultimate knows no bounds.

Technology, aesthetics, petrochemical raw materials are forever progressing; and they push us forward. Only when we stay ahead of the trends can we keep improving. Let us not rest!” This driving force is the reason why 70-year-old Stella is still energetic and refuses to retire. However at the same time, she is passing the torch and Velo's spirit of shaping progression to the younger VP Ann Chen An-Rong. “Ann has better ability and guts than mine back in those years. I am sure she will exceed my accomplishment. Sometimes I feel sorry for her to take on these great responsibilities and so I share some of these with her for now to show my appreciation.” Stella's usual firmness gives way to warmth and support whenever she talks about Ann. Ann, who grew up in the Velo factory, did not fail her expectations. The excellent performance of Velo products in their aesthetics design has been confirmed. “Velo only produces the best products” not only rings true but is also the sweet result of Stella and Ann leading the Velo team through thick and thin.

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放眼未來，維樂除了繼續打造合理價格幸福感的產品外，也將更專注在坐墊美學設計的精品呈現上。『國際潮 流一直在變，但追求極致是沒有天花板的，科技，美學，石化原料都永無止盡的在進步，這些都不斷推著我們 前進，我們只有走在潮流之前，才能持續進步，不會鬆懈 !』或許因為這份動力，讓今年七十歲的余彩雲仍精神 奕奕不想退休。不過她同時也將這份粹煉之美的精神，傳承交棒給年輕的副總陳安榮 Ann。『Ann 比起我當年 能力和膽識都好太多，她肯定可以超越我的成就，只是有時心疼她必須承擔這些重責大任，因此現在能幫她分 擔一些， 是我一點心意。』平常形象堅毅的余彩雲，言談間盡是對陳安榮 Ann 的疼惜與關愛。而從小就在維 樂工廠長大的陳安榮 Ann，也沒有辜負這份期待，近年維樂產品在美學設計上的卓越表現，備受肯定，『維樂 出品， 必屬精品』不僅實至名歸，也是余彩雲和陳安榮率領維樂團隊穿越困境，迎來的甜美成果。

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BUILDING THE YOUBIKE LEGEND DARE TO BE THE ONLY ONE, THEN YOU CAN BE NO.1. " 打造 YouBike 傳奇 " 沒有唯一 哪有第一

As the driving force behind Taiwan's YouBike, Jin-Biao Liu, founder of Giant Global Group who built Giant into a global brand synonymous with bicycles, wrote yet another historical chapter for the bicycle industry. This time it was even more meaningful because he made people fall in love with cycling again. It's rare for a bicycle manufacturer to take part in the operation of a public bicycle system because it might affect business.

However, Jin-Biao Liu decided to dive in anyway, resulting in YouBike setting a world-beating miracle in turnover.

“It was really hard when YouBike just started. But cycling has many benefits; it conserves energy and reduces carbon emissions, relieves traffic and maintains fitness. As long as the cycling population does not decrease, there are business oppor tunities for the bicycle industry. It would be useless if no one cycles, no matter how good or how beautiful a bicycle is. It's very important to promote cycling.

I see a lot of young people, even beautiful women in their shor t skirts, riding a YouBike. They look handsome and full of life and that makes me very happy!” Still full of spirit, 84-year-old Jin-Biao Liu, whom people respectfully address as “brother Biao”, shares his experience in promoting YouBike.

of cooperation, he feels that the Velo team lead by Stella is very professional and dedicated to their work. They know what type of saddle should go with which type of bicycle. Velo is a capable partner to the Giant Group and also an important driving force in perfecting the cycling experience.

Liu handed down his responsibilities to the younger generation in 2016. He confessed that he had been focusing on the bicycle industry since he was 38 years old and was not quite used to retirement and letting go. “At the start when discussing issues, we would be at odds due to different perspectives. But I realized later that the innovation of the younger generation was something the older generation could not match.

Their business model also is more in line with the trend of the times.

In the past two years, I observed more of their methods and listened to more of their ideas. Now I am slowly getting used to it.” He laughs. Learning when to shut up is also an art.

FRIENDS OF VELO 維樂之友

YouBike, built by Liu, uses the saddle Velo customized for it. He and Velo founder Stella Tsai-Yun Yu are friends for over 40 years. People who enjoy riding YouBike have a deep impression of the comfort of the Velo saddle.

The two spent a lot of time in discussions when they were crafting YouBike. “Public bicycles are exposed to the elements. They have to be waterproof and durable.

Velo is a professional manufacturer for bicycle saddles.

They developed this saddle especially for YouBike which we were very impressed and satisfied with. Whenever a foreign client inquires about it, I tell them that it's a product made by Velo!” Liu says that after many years

People still love to talk about the stories of Liu leading team cycling around Taiwan. He likes to cycle in eastern Taiwan, appreciating glorious sights of green mountains on one side and the vast sea coast on the other. Being caressed by fresh air and a gentle breeze are some of life’s great enjoyment. Bicycle is a business to Liu and it is his passion. Looking ahead, Liu says the electric bike is the product of the new era, but there is a lot of room for improvement, such as battery life, recharging convenience and water resistance. He expects to see more attractive bicycle products. Down-to-earth Liu laughs, “People are willing to spend money on attractive products. When someone pulls out his wallet, it means the bicycle is not only beautiful, but it meets his needs and touches his heart!” This is Liu's philosophy: “Dare to be the only one, then you can be No 1.”

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Jin-Biao Liu，founder of Giant Global Group 巨大集團創辦人劉金標

身為台灣 YouBike 微笑單車的推手，巨大集團創辦人劉金標繼打造捷安特品牌後又寫下自行車產業的新歷史篇章，而讓 許多人重新愛上騎單車這件事，更是意義非凡。全球罕有自行車廠參與公共自行車系統的營運，因為可能衝擊本業，然 而劉金標卻毅然決然投入，並創下 YouBike 周轉率世界第一的奇蹟，『YouBike 剛開始真的很辛苦，不過騎自行車節能 減碳，可以健身又舒緩交通，好處很多。只要騎自行車的人不減少，自行車產業就有商機，如果都沒有人騎車，那車子 做得再好，再漂亮也沒有用。所以推廣騎自行車的風氣非常重要，現在我在台北街頭看到很多年輕人，甚至還有美女穿 短裙騎 YouBike，活潑又帥氣，真的覺得非常開心！』人稱標哥的劉金標 84 歲，依舊精神奕奕的分享他推 YouBike 的 心路歷程。 劉金標打造的 YouBike，用的坐墊就是維樂特別為 YouBike 量身訂做的產品，他和維樂創辦人余彩雲 Stella 更是超過 四十年的好友，喜歡騎 YouBike 的朋友肯定對坐墊的舒適印象深刻，當初在打造 YouBike 坐墊時，兩人花了許多心 思討論，『公共自行車在外面風吹日曬雨淋，所以一定要防水耐用，維樂是製作自行車坐墊的專業廠商，他們特別為 YouBike 開發這款坐墊，做出來後我們很佩服也很滿意，每次有國外客戶問起，我都跟他們說這是維樂生產的產品！』 劉金標強調，多年的合作下來，他特別感受余彩雲 Stella 帶領的維樂團隊，對不同的自行車種應該搭配什麼的坐墊，是 如此敬業而專業，對巨大集團來說，維樂是得力的夥伴廠商，也是為自行車打造完美騎乘經驗的重要推手。 2016 年劉金標將巨大集團董事長的重責大任交棒給年輕一代，他坦誠，自己從 38 歲開始專注在自行車產業的經營上， 時間一到要退休放手，的確有點不習慣，『剛開始談事情，看法不同會有些衝突，但我後來理解，年輕人的創意，是老 一輩遠遠不及的，他們經營模式也比較能符合時代潮流，這兩年我多看年輕人的做法，多聽他們的想法，現在慢慢習慣 了 ...』劉金標笑著說，原來學會閉嘴也是一門藝術。 劉金標多次領隊騎車環台的事蹟，總是為人津津樂道，他最喜歡騎乘在台灣東部，欣賞一邊是翠綠山巒一邊是遼闊海岸 的絕美景致，清新的空氣與微風輕拂，是人生一大享受。自行車對劉金標來說是事業，也是熱情所在，放眼未來，劉金 標說：『電動自行車是一個新時代的產品，不過電動自行車還有許多進步的空間，如電瓶容量、充電及防水如何更便利 等 ...』。他期待看到更多有魅力的自行車產品，務實的劉金標笑著說：『民眾願意消費的就是有魅力的產品！當他願意 掏錢，代表這台車不僅漂亮、符合需求、更打動他的心！』這就是『沒有唯一，哪來第一』的劉金標哲學！

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Through the years, Merida has supported Velo as the two companies have grown together and struggled shoulder to shoulder. For Michael Tseng Sung-Chu, chairman and general manager of Merida, the past two years can be described as a time of challenge, yet also a time of harvest. The challenge came from economic tariff sanctions of countries around the world, as well as preferential export tariffs of Southeast Asian countries. In such changing times, Merida still maintains its core value. Due to rising demand for electric bicycles in Europe and the United States, Merida was able to deliver on its performance.

MERIDA, WITH VELO ON TEAM, RIDES THE ROAD TO SUCCESS. 美利達成績亮眼 維樂攜手騎向成功路

Tseng emphasized that the bicycle industry can shine as world class for Taiwan. The key lies in the cooperation of Merida and Giant as brandnamed bicycle manufacturers, constituting an A-TEAM for sustained innovation in research and development. Tseng said that over the years, as Taiwan's bicycle industry stepped onto the global stage, Velo and its founder Stella Yu Tsai-Yun have been a solid support, with their focus on the production of professional bicycle saddles. Every time Merida had an urgent order, Velo always mobilized, delivery was on schedule, mission accomplished! Tseng says with a smile: "With Velo, we are always able to complete our shipment and delivery to customers on time. Velo's saddles help Taiwan's bicycle factories riding to success!"

Looking to the future, Tseng stressed that the bicycle industry will move towards trends related to sports and leisure, intelligent electronics and health and environmental protection. He hopes to make Merida's brand like a double B – of solid and stable quality, and wants all bike owners and cyclists to think alike: Think bicycle, think Merida! Think bicycle, think Taiwan!

美利達多年來持續支持維樂，共同成長與並肩作戰，對身兼美利達董事長及總經 理的曾崧柱來說，這兩年可說是充滿挑戰與豐收的時刻，挑戰是來自於世界各國 的經濟貿易關稅制裁， 還有東南亞國家的出口關稅優惠競爭，不過在這樣充滿 變化的時刻，美利達依舊穩住核心價值，同時因歐洲和美國對電動自行車的需求 崛起，讓美利達交出亮眼的成績單。 曾崧柱董事長強調，自行車產業能成為世界級的台灣之光，關鍵是在於由美利達 與巨大自有品牌的成車廠合作主導，組成 A-TEAM 持續創新研發。曾董事長說， 這麼多年來，當台灣自行車產業衝向全世界的當下，維樂及創辦人余彩雲 Stella 扮演了堅實的後盾，專注生產專業自行車座墊的維樂，每次美利達有緊急訂單需 求，維樂總是全體動員，如期交貨，真的是使命必達！曾崧柱董事長笑著說：『維 樂總是能讓我們準時交貨，維樂的坐墊，就像讓台灣的自行車廠坐穩馬鞍，騎向 成功路 ! 』 放眼未來，曾崧柱強調，自行車產業將朝向運動休閒，智能電動及健康環保的趨 勢發展， 而他對美利達的期待是，要讓美利達 Merida 的品牌有如雙 B，品質紮 實穩定，讓所有愛車人及騎乘者，只要一想到自行車，就會想到 Merida ！ 一想 到自行車，就會想到 Taiwan!

Merida 董事長兼總經理：曾崧柱

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AWESOME EVENT THE VELO TOUR DE TAIWAN 超讚！維樂四十週年慶環台之旅

Bob Margevicius, EVP of Specialized

The event was awesome. It was an incredible opportunity to be with the key leaders of the Velo business, stay in the best hotels, eat the finest food in the world, and be taken care of by the Giant Adventure team, every step along the way.

The Velo Tour De Taiwan was a memorable event, which provided a tremendous amount of learning about Taiwan, the Taiwanese and the key icons of Velo. The group of 42 participants was diverse. Differences in size, age, fitness, gender, emotional state, and health conditions all suggested the tour would be a testing ground for the will power of this diverse group of leaders.

The Velo Tour De Taiwan was an amazing journey covering more than 350 kilometers throughout the nor theastern perimeter of Taiwan. We covered more than 2,000 meters of cumulative altitude gain, over dangerous road conditions, in adverse weather conditions. It proved to be the perfect way to test this successful group of overachievers to put mind over matter for a personal accomplishment.

Traditionally, this group is capable of solving challenging business situations and easily tuning them into profitable ventures. This event was different. It required each of them to dig down deep, overcome physical limitations for only self-gratification.

When the event started, the skill level of almost everyone was low. Odd body positions, choppy pedaling styles, improper fitting gear and lack of confidence made for an interesting beginning.

As the days wore on, the assimilation of cycling skills and cycling etiquette were incredible. The team cooperated together, learned from each other and worked harmoniously forming an elegant, skillful team of passionate cycling experts. They all possessed the skill and determination to conquer even the most challenging terrain in perfect form. It was an incredible transformation.

Each day started and challenged everyone. Sunburn, saddle sores,

numb hands, cramps, dehydration, muscle fatigue, chronic knee injuries, back aches and other health issues existed, but not in their mind. They were to determined NOT to complain. Everyone started and finished each day with a smile. Someone said, "Pain is temporary, quitting is forever." It is clear, neither physical nor weather boundaries stopped this team.

Within 3 days, everyone had put mind over matter, and earned the right to say. "We finished Velo Tour De Taiwan" Never before has such an influential industry group of leaders united together to strengthen their partnership as well as get a better product understanding. This team challenged their physical boundaries and won.

It is a testimony to the Taiwanese, Stella and Ann's vision, and the Velo leadership.

It is this perseverance and determination that has made Velo successful in their business and contributing to everyone’s cycling enjoyment around the world.

I was happy to participate and now have both an appreciation of the beauty of Taiwan as well as respect for the people within Velo and the industry.

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這活動太讚了！住最好的旅館，品嚐世界級美食，全程受到捷安 特旅行社團隊的照顧，這真是一個和維樂領導群相處的奇妙機 會。 旅程中有大量學習機會讓我了解台灣、台灣人和維樂關鍵指標人 物，這使得維樂環台之旅令人難忘。42 位參與者個個不同，身 材、年齡、體能、性別、情緒及健康狀況各異，讓這趟旅程成為 測試這群領導者意志力的考場。繞著台灣東北角騎超過 350 公 里，超過 2 千米的爬升高度，經過危險道路，承受惡劣天候，維 樂環台之旅令人驚嘆。事實證明這趟旅程是測試這群成功人士， 如何用心靈戰勝一切的絶佳方法。 一直以來，這群人可以解決商業挑戰，並輕鬆轉化成可獲利的投 資。但這次旅程不同，它需要每個人付出重大代價，克服體能限 制，只求滿足自我。剛開始時很有意思，幾乎每個人的技術都不 好，姿勢怪異、踩踏斷斷續續、檔速不當且缺乏自信。 隨著難熬的時間緩慢過去，他們對騎乘技術與規範的吸收消化相當驚人。成員彼此合作，互相學習且運作和諧，形成一個由熱 情的自行車專家組成的優雅技術團隊。他們都擁有技術與決心，要以完美形式征服最具挑戰的地形，真是令人難以置信的轉變。 每一天對每個人都充滿挑戰。曬傷、胯下痛、雙手麻木、痙攣、脫水、肌肉疲勞、慢性膝蓋傷害、背痛及其他健康問題一一出現， 但他們並不在乎。他們決心不再抱怨，每個人都微笑渡過每一天。有人說：「疼痛是暫時的，放棄是永遠的。」很顯然，無論 體能或天氣限制都無法阻礙這個團隊。

這 3 天裏，大家用心靈戰勝了一切，贏得資格説出：「我 們完成了維樂環台之旅」。從未見過，一群極具影響力 的企業領導人，像想更了解產品般，聯合起來強化夥 伴關係。這個團隊挑戰了他們的體能極限，並且獲 得勝利。這是對台灣人、Stella 和 Ann 的願景 以及維樂領導能力的一項見證。就是如此的 毅力與決心，讓維樂成功，並幫助全世界的 人盡享騎行樂趣。很高興參加這個活動， 現在我既欣賞台灣之美，又敬仰投入維 樂及這個產業的所有人士。

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“ATMOS” ATMOSPHERIC MOLDING TECHNOLOGY - ELEGANT AND EXTRAORDINARY

WHAT'S NEW 最新消息

Atmos 大氣成型技術 大器優雅氣質不凡 During the production process, filling material needs to be adhered to the bottom shell, and then the leather is fitted to cover the filling material and sealed over the bottom shell. However, minor defects can occur during manual sealing. To solve this problem, Velo developed the “Atmos Shaping atmospheric molding technology”.

This patent procedure unique to Velo is capable of tightly sealing together the leather, filling material and bottom shell. The leather is closely embedded into the bottom shell, eliminating the gaps from manual sealing and making the saddle seamless. The workmanship details are more refined, and the saddle is elegant and extraordinary.

This novel technology makes the saddle waterproof, protecting it from rain and water, while allowing for it to be easily cleaned. The Atmos atmospheric molding technology elevates the appearance, function, workmanship, and usage of the saddles. 坐墊生產過程中，需將填充材料黏在底殼上，再將皮面包覆填充材料並與 底殼貼合。但是人工貼合技術，有時會出現細小瑕疪。為解決此困擾，維 樂獨家研發出「Atmos Shaping 大氣成型技術」。這項維樂獨特的專利製 程，可以使皮面、填充材料、底殼三者嚴密貼合。皮面緊密嵌入底殼，消 除了人工貼合的縫隙，使整個坐墊成為一個整體，做工細節更加精緻，大 器優雅，氣質不凡！此創新技術使坐墊具更佳的防水性能，不怕雨、水， 亦可水洗清潔。可以說，大氣成型技術提升了坐墊工藝，讓外觀、性能、 做工、使用等方面都得到大大提升。

LATEST AESTHETIC SERIES “PREVAIL” BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER 最新美學系列 Prevail 集各項優點於一身 “Prevail”, the latest aesthetic saddle series from Velo, is born. The series gathers all the advantages of the “Angel” line that has the ArcTech seat arch shock resistance system and unique “AirForm” forming material. The difference is that “Prevail” uses the “Y Cut”, the Y-shape ventilation design hidden within the saddle's bottom shell to reduce perineal pressure.

The classic full seat allows for multi-seat position with a stiffer feel, maintaining the support necessary for competitions saddles. This wholesome design also enables greater freedom in creating better aesthetics. 維樂最新的美學坐墊系列「Prevail」誕生了！它集所有 Angel 坐墊系列的優點於 一身，擁有「ArcTech 座弓避震系統」以及獨家「AirForm」材質的泡棉。唯獨和 Angel 不同的是，Prevail 將能減少會陰部壓迫感的 Y 型挖空設計「Y Cut」隱身在 坐墊底殼，表層則採取經典發泡全包覆設計，使 Prevail 坐墊硬度稍微增加，為競 賽型坐墊維持支撐力並提供釋壓功能，也更方便騎士變换各種騎姿，在騎行間提供 極致舒適。而此項全包覆式設計，也提供美學設計更大的揮灑空間。

WHAT'S NEW

NEWEST ZODIAC SADDLE JOINS VELO HERD VIGOROUS BOAR OVERRUNNING THE WORLD 豬年生肖坐墊 活力野豬縱橫天下 From 2015, Velo launched the Chinese zodiac saddle series.

From the Ram's ear to the Monkey King, from the Rooster's tail drawn in ink painting to the Golden Dog, this zodiac line is highly acclaimed and has amassed a following of collectors. In this year of the boar, Velo introduced a design of a vigorous boar overrunning the world. The image of a wild boar with one front leg lifted in the air represents the sense of charging. It conveys a feeling of leaping out of the saddle and should not be underestimated. With curves like a supercar seat, the saddle design is even more three dimensional. Worth noting is that the saddle this year adopts Velo's latest development, the aesthetic saddle line “Prevail”.

The sides of this series have anti-friction patches to prevent damage to the saddle when leaning the bike against rough surfaces or laying it on the ground. 維樂自 2015 年開始推出十二生肖系列座墊，從羊年的羊耳造型、猴年的孫悟空、 雞年的雞尾水墨畫到狗年的黃金獵犬，款款備受好評，吸引愛好者收藏紀念。今 年豬年，維樂推出活力野豬縱橫天下的圖案。這一隻前腳騰空而起，具奔馳及攻 擊感的野豬，彷彿將躍出座墊，不容小覻。超跑坐椅的線條感，使坐墊本身更加 立體。值得一提的是，今年座墊採用維樂最新研發的美學坐墊「Prevail」系列， 兩側還特別使用防磨擦貼片，若自行車停靠粗糙壁面或擺放地面時，可防止損害 坐墊。

ARCTECH SEAT ARCH SHOCK RESISTANCE SYSTEM - BREAKING THROUGH THE TRADITIONAL DESIGN Arctech 懸臂式避震系統 突破傳統設計 “ArcTech seat arch shock resistance system”, invented by Velo, broke through the traditional design where the seat arch was combined with the bottom shell. The seat arch now is suspended to create a new shock reducing space. While the system provides comfortable shock absorbent effects, it also maintains strong and agile support for the rider. The flexible seat arch design is capable of adjusting to the movement of the rider to provide more flexibility and absorb shock. 維樂首創的 Arctech 懸臂式避震系統，跳脫了以往座弓直接和底殼結 合的傳統設計，座弓懸架而起，創造出一個新的減震空間。值得一提 的是，這套系統在提供舒適的減震效果的同時，仍能維持強有力的支 撐性並保持靈活。這項彈性的座弓設計能隨著騎者的身體移動而微幅 調整，以提供更多的彈性和釋震能力。

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INNER VOICE 內在之聲

A BEAUTIFUL BICYCLE ROMANCE AS PROFOUND AS FIRST LOVE " 鍾情自行車時尚美感 如初戀般深刻 "

Paul Yu, PUMA GM Hong Kong & Taiwan ＆ Macao PUMA 台港澳區總經理 於保羅

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的品牌 Puma 並沒有生產自行車運動的相關產品 , 但有一回 公司舉辦自行車運動為參加員工製作的車衣，卻是於保羅重 要的珍藏與記憶。 Paul has a unique view on how to build and operate a brand name. “Consumers expect a sports brand to exude the high performance of competition and connect it with their own lives. How to figure out both to find the market direction is the greatest challenge. The core value of Puma is Forever Faster; speed is very important to us.” Through the rapid cooperation with different designers and celebrities, the company keeps producing new products, positioning the brand name at the lead and leading the fashion trend. The huge success of the collection from the collaboration of Puma and Rihanna is a prime example.

“Breaking Away” is a film launched in 1979 that tells the stor y of a young man fighting to realize his dream of becoming a road race cyclist. The film ignited the passion of many for bicycles, including Paul Yu, Puma General Manager in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. “I love bicycles very much.

Because of this movie, I began to practice cycling and follow the cycling team around. I even once represented Taipei in a bike race.” Paul was the rare cycling fanatic when the bicycle had not yet become a trendy sport in Taiwan. He looked for part-time work at a bicycle shop and when his father wanted to buy a motorcycle for him as a graduation gift, he chose the bicycle he loved so much instead. The feelings were like first love, deep and forever. 『Breaking Away 告別昨日』這部 1979 年出品，描述年輕 人追求成為自行車公路賽選手夢想的電影，在全世界觸動許 多人對單車的狂熱，Puma 台港澳區總經理於保羅 Paul 就是 其中之一，『我對腳踏車是非常鍾情的，因為這部電影的影 響，我開始練車跟著車隊到處跑，還曾代表台北參加自行車 場地賽呢 !』當年，台灣自行車還沒有蔚為風潮的時候，於保 羅已經是熱愛騎車運動的少數份子 , 不但想方設法在腳踏車 店打工，甚至當他畢業，父親要買摩托車送他當禮物時，他 選擇了自己鍾情的腳踏車，這份如初戀般的情懷，永遠深刻。 Aside from the sport itself, Paul's fascination for the bicycle extends to the fashion aesthetics of the entire bicycle industry, from the frame, parts and accessories of a bicycle to the attire and accessories of riders. Many items use cutting-edge design materials, possessing both technology and aesthetics. “We often say that when you look better, you feel better, and naturally you do better. Being immersed in the sports industry for a long time makes one understand the importance of combining sports and fashion.” Though German brand Puma does not produce any cycling related products, the cycling jersey Puma created for staff when holding a cycling event has become an important treasure and memory for Paul. 於保羅對腳踏車的熱愛除了運動本身，還有一大部分著迷於 整個自行車產業的時尚美感，從車身、零件配備，到騎乘者 身上的服裝及配件，很多都是運用最尖端的設計材質，科技 與時尚美感兼具，『我們常說當你 Looking better, feeling better，自然就會 doing better，沈浸在運動產業久了，就 可以真的體會到運動與時尚結合有多重要！』雖然來自德國

對品牌的經營與打造，於保羅有獨特的見解，『消費者對運 動品牌的期待一個是競技場上的發揮，一個是怎麼跟生活做 結合，如何拿捏兩者找到市場走向，是最大的考驗，Puma 的核心價值是 Forever Faster，速度對我們來說很重要！ 』 透過快速地跟不同設計師與高知名度的明星藝人合作，產品 不斷推陳出新，讓品牌走在時代的最前面，引領潮流，Puma 和 Rihanna 合作的系列獲得很大的成功就是最好的例子。 Paul also suggests that building a brand must start with design and quality at the same time. It starts with producing cutting-edge merchandise, with unique and classic pieces. After building the competitiveness of the products and the vitality of the brand, it must also be accepted by the market. Once consumers recognize the brand, it then can compete alongside first class international brand names. “It is never easy to operate a brand. There are ups and downs, and bottlenecks.

How to grasp the market trend and fully exert the brand resources are the biggest tests.” Paul believes opportunities await those who are always ready. Just like a bicycle race, all the training and preparation are for those final moments of reaching the finish line. 於保羅也建議，打造品牌在設計及品質上都得一步到位，從 尖端商品做起，擁有獨特且經典的作品，建立起產品的競爭 力及品牌的生命力後，還要能在市場被接受，當消費者認同 品牌，才能跟國際一流的品牌並肩競爭。『經營品牌從不容 易，品牌都有起落，也會遇上瓶頸但如何掌握市場潮流，將 品牌的資源發揮到極致，則是最大的考驗！』 於保羅相信， 機會永遠是給準備好的人，如同自行車賽事般，所有的訓練 與準備，都是為了迎接衝向終點的那一刻！

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AESTHETICS AND TASTE ARE A WAY OF LIFE 美學與品味是一種生活的態度

LIN HAO-ZHEN, FOUNDER OF MEN’S UNO, TAIWAN’S FIRST MALE FASHION MAGAZINE 台灣第一本男性時尚雜誌 Men’s Uno 創辦人 林浩正 Prada Miuccia 意總監 創 PRADA

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in clothing attire, means just being able to stare at it is a form of enjoyment. This attitude is not only seen on what they wear, but also in their demand for architecture, the streets and the environment. The taste comes naturally to become part of daily life.”

Karl Lagerfeld, CHANEL 創意總監 Birthday gifts can be anything, but starting a magazine as a gift to oneself is a unique experience only the rare few have. The founder of Taiwan's first men's fashion magazine Men’s Uno, Justine Lin, is exactly such a fortunate person. “The magazine finished printing on my birthday in July 1997; Men’s Uno officially hit store shelves on the weekend of July 7. It was still the era when there was no e-mail. When I went in to work on Monday, the girl from our Management Department told me that the office floor was littered with rolls of paper from the fax machine. So many readers crazily faxed in messages saying that they finally found a male fashion magazine and were sharing their thoughts about it. Their passion brought tears to my eyes,” says Justine, who still vividly remembers that day 22 years ago. The aesthetics and taste brought by Men's Uno to men's fashion in Taiwan has had a profound influence. 生日禮物無奇不有，但創辦一本雜誌做為自己的生日禮物， 恐怕是極少數人才能擁有的特別經驗，台灣第一本男性時尚 雜誌 Men’s Uno 創辦人林浩正 Justine 就是這獨特的幸運 兒，『1997 年 7 月 , 雜誌印好的那天是我生日，7 月 7 號週 末 Men’s Uno 正式上架 , 當時是還沒有 e-mail 的年代 , 星 期一上班時 , 管理部的小姐告訴我，辦公室滿地都是傳真的 捲紙，許多讀者瘋狂的傳真進來，說他們終於等到一本男性 時尚雜誌，他們分享看到雜誌的感想，他們的熱情讓我看了 熱淚盈眶…』22 年前的那一天，林浩正說來仍歷歷在目， Men’s Uno 為台灣男性時尚界帶來的美學與品味，更是影 響深遠。 Justine travels the world to gain the newest intelligence.

He talks with fashion brand designers with the hope of stirring up sparks and adding to the education for aesthetics and taste in Taiwan. He emphasizes that aesthetics and taste are not about name brands or luxuries, but a refined attitude toward life. Taiwan has been pursuing economic growth for a long time and sacrificed aesthetics; education has not placed value on the sense of style and beauty, so the entire society does not have this foundation or awareness for it to make it a part of life. “Take Italy in Europe and Japan in Asia for example. The police uniform in Italy is made

by Giorgio Armani. The first time I saw Italian police wearing a fashionable cape, the visual impact and shock were really awesome and gave me goose bumps. In Italy, different occupations have different apparel design. Such quality can only be achieved when the entire country demands aesthetics. Take a look at Japan. Young or old, the personal demand for a fine ensemble and beauty

身為台灣第一本男性時尚雜誌創辦人，林浩正到世界各國採 訪新知，與時尚品牌的設計師交流，期待激盪出的火花能為 台灣美學與品味教育增溫，他強調，美學與品味不是所謂的 名牌或奢侈品，而是一種精緻生活的態度 , 台灣因為長期追 求經濟成長，一路犧牲美學，教育也沒有特別重視，整個社 會缺乏美學基礎或共識，也就無法落實在生活中，『以歐洲 的義大利和亞洲的日本來看，義大利的警察制服是 Giorgio Armani，我第一次看到義大利警察穿著時尚斗篷時，那種視 覺的衝擊與震撼，實在太帥啦，整個雞皮疙瘩都起來，在義 大利不同職務有不同的服裝設計，那種質感是要全民都要求 美學才能做得到，再看看日本，日本無論是年輕人或是老人， 對服裝的精緻搭配及對自我美感的要求 , 讓人光看都是一種 享受，這種態度不只在服裝上，還在他們對建築物，街道及 環境的要求上，讓品味自然落實成為生活的一部分。』 Justine's insistence on aesthetics and taste is aligned with Velo's spirit in crafting its line of aesthetic saddles.

Designs that are highly functional and have a futuristic look are the ultimate presentations of aesthetics. Fashion paired with sports is the popular trend.On a fair weather day, Justine says he likes to ride the YouBike in the bicycle lane of the riverside park. He takes friends from abroad to ride and to free their minds. YouBike saddles made

by Velo are both beautiful and comfortable, impressing Justine and his friends from abroad. “Cycling is a part of living in the Netherlands and northern Europe. Foreign friends are very surprised by the convenient public bicycle system and bicycle lanes in Asia's Taiwan, making me feel very honored.” 林浩正對美學與品味的堅持，正和維樂打造品牌中美學坐墊 系列的精神如出一徹，高性能與未來感的外觀設計，是美感 的極致呈現，而時尚與運動結合更是近年的生活流行趨勢， 林浩正說，天氣好的時候，他喜歡到河濱公園的腳踏車道騎 Youbike，有外國朋友來訪時，他也會帶他們一起騎車放空， 對於維樂製造的 YouBike 坐墊能兼顧美感與舒適，讓林浩正 與外國朋友都印象深刻，『在荷蘭或北歐，騎車是生活的一 部分，但外國朋友們都很驚訝亞洲的台灣也能有這麼方便的 公共自行車系統和腳踏車步道 , 讓我也與有榮焉！ 』 Aesthetics and taste can be cultivated through education. By sharing information on style and fashion, Justine anticipates everyone in Taiwan can begin to find their own sense of beauty and lead a more tasteful and exquisite lifestyle. 美學與品味是可以教育 培 養 的， 林 浩 正 期 待 透過更多的時尚資訊分 享，讓台灣每個人都可 以找到屬於自己獨特的 美感，以及細緻品味生 活的方式。

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Many years ago when I was sojourning in the Netherlands, some good friends of mine, a husband and wife, along with their friend, flew from Taiwan to the Netherlands with their bicycles for a cycle tour of Western Europe. With companions from afar, I who was almost a local, could not help extending my hospitality as the 'host' and invited them over for nice home-cooking and to catch up .

At that time, I had plenty of experience hosting at home. The guests this time were very special. They did not drive a car nor did they take the subway to be able to easily reach my house in Rotterdam. They rode their bicycles, all the way from another city to here.

After the long ride, they would be rather exhausted when they reached my home. I did not know if they'd be too tired to eat or they'd be so hungry that they could eat half a cow.

I asked my friend two days in advance about what they wanted to eat that night. “As long as it is Taiwanese cuisine, it will be fine,” my friend told me frankly over the phone. “We've been eating Western cuisine and are starting to get homesick. But don' t go to too much trouble. We won't be able to eat anything too greasy after cycling. A bowl of dry noodles or minced pork rice, two stir-fry dishes and a hot pot of soup would be just fine.”

It did not sound difficult, but to show my sincerity and to recharge the three riders, I went online to search for food suitable for cycling and came to two key points. First of all, after a long ride, it is better to eat a combination of protein and carbohydrate to replenish energy and repair muscles. For example, one could drink soy milk; eat cold noodle or granola bars. Secondly, long distance riding can easily result in muscle inflammation and soreness, so food that includes omega-3 is best.

With these points in mind, the next task was to find out what kinds of food contain high units of omega-3.

Avocado, seeds, including sesame and pumpkin, nuts, spinach, kale, and other dark green vegetables, eggs, soybeans, kidney beans and other beans; and salmon, mackerel, Pacific saury (pike mackerel) and horse mackerel, all contain quite a lot of omega-3.

All of a sudden, I had an idea. Why didn' t I just let my friends “customize” their own cold noodle feast? I made a big pot of soba (buckwheat noodle), mixing it with sesame oil as the main dish. Cucumber slices, carrot slices, cold blended soybean sprout, kelp sprout, Korean kimchi, poached eggs and ready-made barbecued pork and Western ham were prepared as side dishes for the guests to combine freely with their noodles. I diced the salmon, added soy sauce,

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mirin, rice wine and ginger to stew in the minced meat.

Salmon is rich with omega-3 and can be cooked for a long time without getting dry. If the guest did not like the cold noodle, they could also have a bowl of hot Koshikikari rice with aromatic sweet and sour minced salmon, accompanied by stir-fried spinach and miso soup. This meal would be both very Taiwanese and filled with protein, carbohydrate, and omega-3.

Late that afternoon close to dusk, the three riders arrived as promised. They were exhausted from the 90-kilometer ride, where they stopped here and there to take pictures. The only female rider said she had lost her appetite. However, that night, this petite lady not only ate a big plate of cold noodles but added in two bowls of minced salmon with rice – a great compliment to the dinner's host.

好幾年前，我旅居荷蘭，好友夫婦與友人帶著自行車，從台 北飛至低地國，展開鐵馬遊西歐的壯舉。有朋自遠方來，算 是在地人的我，怎可不略盡地主之誼，請他們吃頓家常菜， 好好聊聊天？ 那時，我早已不乏在家中請客的經驗，這一回的賓客最是特 別，他們並非駕著轎車或搭地鐵，輕鬆來到我在鹿特丹市區 的住家，而是騎著自行車，從另一個城市邊騎邊遊而來。如 此騎行大半天，抵達目的地時體力應已消耗得差不多，不知 是會累得提不起胃口，還是餓得可以吞下半頭牛？ 於是提早兩天問朋友，當晚想吃什麼？「只要是台灣味都 行，」好友在電話中率直表示，「這幾天都在吃洋餐，開 始想念家鄉味。不過也別太費事，騎完車後吃不下油膩的東 西，來碗乾拌麵或魯肉飯，炒兩個菜，煮一鍋湯就很好了。」 聽起來並不難，但為表示誠意，也為給三位騎士補充體力， 我上網搜尋單車運動後適合攝取的食物名單，從而歸納出兩 個重點─首先，長途騎行後，宜食用蛋白質和醣類的組合，

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好補充能量並修復肌肉，比方說，可以喝豆漿，吃涼麵或穀 物棒。其次，長途騎車，肌肉易發炎痠疼，最好多吃含有 omega-3 的食物。 取 得 重 點 以 後， 接 著 得 研 究 哪 些 食 物 含 有 較 高 單 位 的 omega-3 ─酪梨、芝麻和南瓜籽等種籽、堅果、菠菜和甘藍 等深綠色蔬菜、蛋、黃豆與菜豆等豆類，還有鮭、鯖、秋刀 和竹筴魚，都有不少 omega-3。 我剎時有了主意，就「客製化」一頓涼麵宴吧。我煮好一大 鍋蕎麥麵，沖涼後拌麻油，是為主食。拌麵的澆頭有好幾樣， 包括黃瓜絲、胡蘿蔔絲、涼拌黃豆芽、海帶芽、韓國泡菜、 溏心蛋和現成叉燒肉與西式火腿，由各人自由組合。另外將 鮭魚切丁，加醬油、味醂、米酒和薑燉成「肉燥」。鮭魚不 但富含 omega-3，且久煮不柴，有了這濃香甘鹹的一鍋，加 上越光米飯，客人要是不愛涼麵，也能夠熱騰騰吃碗鮭魚肉 燥飯，搭配炒菠菜和味噌湯。這樣一來，這一頓晚餐既台味 十足，蛋白質、醣類與 omega-3 更是一樣不缺。 當天下午近傍晚，三位騎士如約到來，他們一路騎行九十公 里，走走停停，不時拍照，那會兒都累了，唯一的女騎士連 連表示沒胃口。然而那天晚上，這位嬌小的女士不但吃了一 大盤涼麵，還添了兩碗鮭魚肉燥飯，真是給足了我這位東道 主面子。

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HOW TO SELF HEAL BY SOOTHING THE MERIDIANS 舒通經脈搞自救 Backache, sore legs and numbness after cycling? You may have hurt the meridians.Actually, this is what Western medicine calls, a sports injury. The use of acupuncture in the thousands of years old Chinese medicine tradition to swiftly cure injury is still seen as mystical by non-practitioners in the West. Dr Chang Yung-Ming, a Chinese medicine doctor who has been practicing in Taiwan for over 20 years, says that the point of acupuncture therapy is about soothing and channeling the meridians. 騎車出現背痛、腳酸麻，你可能傷了經脈！？其實這就是西方醫學所 的運動傷害！傳承數千年的中國醫學，使用針灸快速治病，常被西方 人士大呼神奇！在台灣行醫 20 餘年的中醫張永明博士說，針灸治療 重點就是舒通「經脈」。 Dr. Chang confirms cycling can train the meridians. However, riding for too long or in the wrong posture can damage the meridians, resulting in backache, soreness, ache, swelling, numbness of the legs, and other symptoms. The Du meridian (governor meridian) and the bladder meridian run through the entire back. When the bending position of the cycling posture is incorrect, the two meridians get hurt. Bending legs while cycling with a tilted pelvis or an unbalanced pedaling height of the two feet can damage the spleen, liver and kidney meridians in the inner legs.

Dr. Chang reminds riders that when pedaling, the back must be straightened before bending for ward. The best for ward bending angle is 60 degrees; do not bend like a shrimp. When pedaling with two legs, pay attention to the even raising of the legs; do not let one come higher than the other. It's better to take a break every 40 minutes to prevent over exercise. Also, because the pelvis is the fulcrum when cycling, the saddle that touches the pelvis needs to be carefully selected. It is better to choose a style with a hollow ventilation incision to reduce compressing of the perineum region; also pay attention to whether the saddle has a fine shock absorption function. 張醫師提醒騎士，騎行時背部一定要挺直再前彎，不 要像蝦子般彎曲背部，前彎角度以 60 度最佳；雙腿 踩踏則要注意兩腿平均往上提高，切忌一高一低。最 好每 40 分鐘休息一下，以免運動過度。此外，騎車 時支點是骨盆，與骨盆接觸的坐墊更要小心選擇，最 好選中空透氣挖孔款式，減少壓迫會陰部，同時也要 注意坐墊是否有良好的避震性能。

張博士表示，自行車運動能鍛練經脈值得肯定，但時間過長或是姿勢 不正確，反而損傷經脈，出現背痛、腳酸、痛、脹、麻等症狀。人體 的督脈與膀胱經貫穿整個背部，騎車彎腰姿勢不正會拉傷這兩條經 脈，而曲腿騎車，也會因骨盆歪斜或雙腳踏踩高度不平衡，損害位於 腿部內側的脾、肝、腎三條經絡。

Proper spin angle when cycling

Dr. Chang Yung-Ming Superintendent, 1PT Feng Yuan Chinese Clinic Adjunct attending physician, internal medicine of Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan Assistant professor, the school of Chinese medicine for post baccalaureate, I-Shou University 張永明中醫師 一品堂豐原中醫診所 院長 中國醫藥大學附設醫院中醫部內科兼任主治醫師 義守大學醫學院學士後中醫系部定助理教授

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In order to help cyclists reduce sports injury, Dr. Chang recommends two workouts for cyclists to practice at home, training and stimulating the meridians, as well as to relieve occasional minor soreness and pain. 為了協助騎士減少運動傷害，張博士特地提出兩套居家簡易功法 ，讓騎士們在家練習，鍛練活化經脈，偶有小酸痛時，也能自 我緩解。

Guiding massage〔導引按蹻法〕

(1) Stand with feet shoulderwidth apar t, hands hugging chest. Slowly inhale and exhale several times until breaths are smooth and even. ( 一 ) 腳與肩同寬，手環抱胸前， 慢慢吸、吐氣數次直至氣息調和。

Reverse training〔反方向訓練法〕

Dr. Chang uses the guiding practice in the famous ancient text “Yi Jin Jing (classics of tendon changing)” and adds in massaging the mingmen (gate of vitality) to vitalize the kidney meridian. 張博士採用中國著名古藉「易筋經」中的導引功，再加上推按命門以活化腎經。

(2) Rub both hands until they are warm. ( 二 ) 搓熱雙手

( 3 ) P re s s o n e i t h e r s i d e of the spine (mingmen, gate of vitality) and massage from top to bottom to vitalize the kidney meridian. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for about 5 minutes. ( 三 ) 按 住 下 背 部 脊 椎 兩 側（ 命 門），由上往下推按，活化腎經。 重覆二、三動作約五分鐘。

Since the cycling posture is like the curve of a shrimp, this workout is a reverse exercise to correct the meridians in the over bending back. Practice this workout 3 to 5 times a day, with 15 to 20 lifts each time. 張博士說，因騎車姿勢很像彎曲的蝦子，故需以反方向運動方式，將背部彎曲過 度的經脈矯正回來。以下功法需一天練習 3-5 回，每回 15-20 次。

(1) Using waist as the fulcrum, gradually raise both arms and both legs, separately. Repeat five times to slowly raise the limbs to their maximum. This workout trains the du and bladder meridians. The patient can practice this on his/her own.

(2) Kneeling with four limbs on the ground, extend the left leg and right arm for about 10 seconds then rest. Repeat 5 times before switching to the other side. This workout trains the spleen, liver and kidney meridians on the inner thigh. ( 一 ) 以腰為支點，分別抬高患者雙手、雙腳，分五次逐漸提升高度直到極限，可訓練督脈與膀胱經。患者亦可自行鍛練。 ( 二 ) 四肢著地呈跪姿，將左腳、右手推伸出去，約十秒後休息，重覆 5 次，再換邊操作，可訓練大腿內側的脾、肝、腎經。

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84 PATENTS WORLDWIDE HIGHLIGHT VELO’S LEADING TECHNOLOGY Velo has accumulated 40 years of focused R&D and saddle design, using this rich experience to provide high end saddles and bicycle accessories to customers worldwide. With its professional knowledge, the company considers the needs of consumers from all angles, regardless the saddle is being used for leisure or competition. Our research team enthusiastically works to stay in the lead and develop new trends. They continue to seek breakthrough in the technology, pushing saddle workmanship to an even higher standard. Currently, Velo owns 84 effective patents in Taiwan, China, the USA and Europe. Our engineers use these achievements as their foundation to keep aiming higher when it comes to saddle design.

全球 84 項有效專利 維樂技術持續領先 維樂為全球客戶提供高品質的坐墊及自行車配件，累積 40 年專注研發 與設計座墊的豐富經驗，從專業知識全方面考量消費者需求，無論是輕 鬆休閒還是競賽需求的座墊一應俱全。研發團隊充滿熱情地工作以保持 技術領先並發展新趨勢，不斷追求技術的突破，將自行車坐墊工藝推升 到更高水平。維樂目前在台灣、大陸、美國及歐洲擁有 84 項有效專利， 而工程師也以這些成就為基礎，再接再厲，誓將坐墊設計提升到更高層 次。

VELO INVITES FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO RIDE 848 KILOMETERS AROUND TAIWAN Velo turns 40 this year. In 2017 and 2018, for two years in a row, CEO Stella Yu Tsai-Yun, who is nearly 70, and VP Chen An-Rong personally led senior staff of Velo and Velo's friends worldwide to celebrate by cycling around Taiwan. In 2017, they rode from Dajia in Taichung to Hualien, covering 531 kilometers in 5 days. In 2018, they also invited friends of Velo to join the ride - Giant Group, Specialized of the USA, Shanghai Phoenix, Fairy Bike Manufacturing Company, KMC (Kuei Meng Chain) International Inc., Italy's Prologo, and over 20 people to ride from Yilan back to Dajia covering 317 kilometers in 3 days. Two years and two tours around Taiwan totaled 848 kilometers. Interestingly enough, the southern and northern tours seen separately, look like the “V” of Velo; when combining the two routes, they happen to ring around Taiwan, making a perfect circle.

維樂邀全球好友騎自行車 環台 848 公里 維樂今年滿 40 週年，年近七旬的董事長余彩雲 與董事長特助陳安榮，於 2017 及 2018 年連續 兩年親自領軍，分別帶領維樂資深員工及全球 維樂之友一起騎自行車環台慶祝！ 2017 年率 員工從台中大甲騎到花蓮，5 天騎 531 公里； 2018 年又加入維樂之友，包括巨大集團、美 國 Specialized、鳳凰企業、菲力工業、桂盟企 業及義大利品牌 Prologo 等廿餘人，從宜蘭騎 回大甲，3 天騎 317 公里，兩年環台之旅共騎 848 公里！有趣的是，南環及北環路線分開看， 宛如是維樂 Velo 的 V 字，合起來剛好環繞台灣 一圈，又呈現出一個圓滿的圓！

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WORLD’S 1ST FIRST EVER PLASTIC ROAD BIKE PATH IN THE NETHERLANDS Zwolle of the Netherlands initiated the first bicycle road paved with recycled plastics. This 30-meters long plastic road was constructed with recycled plastic of around 500,000 plastic caps, and is estimated to be 2 to 3 times more durable than conventional roads. The road uses hollow design making it light weight and is easy for both pipeline installation and water drainage. It is also fitted with sensors to monitor temperature, the passing number of bicycles, etc. Inventors Anne Koudstaal and Simon Jorritsma think “this is a big step towards future roads made of recycled plastic.”

However, environmental protection activists Friends of the Earth say reducing the use of plastic remains the solution to follow.

(Photo taken from www.plasticroad.eu)

全球第一 荷蘭啟用全球第一條塑膠自行車道 荷蘭茲沃勒（Zwolle）啟用全球第一條回收塑膠鋪設的 自行車道，長 30 公尺的塑膠車道使用約 50 萬個塑膠瓶 蓋的回收塑膠，估計比一般傳統車道耐用 2 至 3 倍。車 道採用中空設計，不僅重量輕、方便安裝管線也能方便 排水。此外，車道附設感應器，可監測溫度、腳踏車騎 經數量等。發明人庫斯塔爾（Anne Koudstaal）和佐瑞 茨瑪（Simon Jorritsma）認為：「這是以回收塑膠鋪 設未來道路的一大步。」不過，環保團體「地球之友」 （Friends of the Earth）表示，減少使用塑膠，才是解 決之道！ （照片來自 www.plasticroad.eu）

30 MINUTES CYCLING AND LAUNDRY AT THE SAME TIME, TAIWANESE STUDENT WINS MEDAL AT INVENTOR’S TRADE FAIR Doing laundry while riding a bicycle? Jian Shi-Ting, a student from The Affiliated Senior High School of National Chi Nan University, and two students from National Caotun Commercial & Industrial Vocational Senior High School, co-invented the tumble washing machine powered by a bicycle. The roller is placed on top of the back wheel. After adding in water and metallic soap, when the bicycle wheel spins, the roller rolls with it. Cycle for 30 minutes and the laundry is done. This environmentally friendly and energy conserving invention won silver medal at the 2018 iENA inventor's trade fair in Nuremburg of Germany.

Jian Shi-Ting said, “The oxidation of the metallic soap eliminates the dirt and odour of clothing. After PE class, simply throw the clothing into the washer and ride 30 minutes home. Your clothes will be clean by then.”

(Photo taken from FTV news)

30 分鐘 騎車兼洗衣 台灣高中生獲德國紐倫堡 發明銀獎 騎自行車也能同時洗衣服？台灣暨南國際大學附屬高中學 生簡詩婷和兩位草屯商工學生，合作發明自行車滾筒洗衣 機。滾筒裝在後輪上方，注入清水與金屬皂，車輪轉動時 會帶動洗衣槽滾動，騎車約 30 分鐘，就能洗淨髒衣，環 保又節能的發明，獲得 2018 德國紐倫堡國際發明展銀牌。 簡詩婷表示：「金屬皂的氧化作用，能去除衣服的髒污和 汗臭味。上完體育課，把衣服丟入洗衣槽內，騎車 30 分 鐘回家後衣服就能乾乾淨淨！ （照片來自台灣民視新聞）

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FUYUN 6103 LESS SHOCKING, YOUBIKE SADDLES ADOPT VOAM FUYUN 6103 OF VELO The biggest bike sharing system in Taiwan, YouBike, has broken through 270 million times of total rides in Taiwan since the beginning of its operation in 2009. Roads in urban area tend to have pot holes and uneven surfaces. In order to provide shock absorption comfort, YouBike saddles adopt the Voam FuYun 6103 saddle of Velo. This style not only uses high quality memory foam, but also Zone Cut aeration technology of saddles used in high level competition to increase the ventilation and relieve the pressure on the perineal area during riding. ELASTOMER polyurethane balls in between the bottom shell and the saddle arch are added to provide better shock absorption to make riding as comfortable as being on clouds.

拂雲 6103 求避震舒適 YouBike 坐墊採用維樂「Voam 拂雲 6103」 全台最大的共享單車系統「YouBike 微笑單車」，自 2009 年營運至今，全台總騎乘次數已突 破 2 億 7 千萬次。由於都會區路面易有坑洞不平，為追求避震舒適性，YouBike 坐墊特地 採用維樂「Voam 拂雲 6103」。此款坐墊不僅使用高級記憶海綿，還使用高級競賽坐墊 的 Zone Cut 透孔技術，以增加通風並舒緩騎乘時私密處的壓力。底殼與弓仔間，還 加裝 ELASTOMER 優力膠球，提供良好的吸震力，讓騎乘舒適如拂雲。

296KM AT SPEED OF 296 KILOMETERS, USA FEMALE RIDER BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD Can you imagine cycling at the speed of an airplane? Forty-five year old US female biker Denise MuellerKorenek reached a speed of up to 296 kilometer per hour in Utah – the same speed as a Boeing 747 before it takes off. She broke the 268 kilometers per hour Guinness World Record maintained for 23 years by Dutchman Fred Rompelberg, who set the record in 1995. A guiding vehicle towed Denise's bicycle until the speed reached 80 kilometers per hour; after the towing line was dropped, Denise continued to speed up. To create a new world record, in addition to Denise's own strength, the special guiding vehicle reduced the wind resistance and increased the propulsive force, a 4-kg racing apparel, a specially-lengthened carbon fiber bike frame and large 17-inch wheels also contributed greatly to the success.

(Photo taken from Project Speed Denise Mueller-Korenek fan page)

296 公里 自行車飆速 296 公里 美國女破金氏世界紀錄 您相信騎自行車可以跟飛機一樣快嗎？美國一名 45 歲的 女自行車選手丹尼絲（Denise Mueller-Korenek），在 猶他州（Utah）飆出時速 296 公里，相當於波音 747 飛 機起飛前的速度，一舉打破 1995 年荷蘭男子弗萊德羅 姆伯格（Fred Rompelberg）保持 23 年的金氏世界紀錄 時速 268 公里。丹尼絲是由前導車牽引自行車到時速 80 公里後，放開牽引索再自行騎車飆速。能創立新世界紀 錄，除了丹尼絲實力堅強外，特殊前導車降低風阻增加 推進力、4 公斤賽服、特製加長的碳纖維車架以及 17 吋 大車輪等，都是大功臣。 （照片來自 Project Speed Denise Mueller-Korenek 粉 絲專頁）

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CYCLING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF FOUR SEASONS 騎乘暢遊南加州 體驗四季風情

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The Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team is beginning their 9th year of racing, with Southern California as it's homebase.

The team began as a local criterium hit-squad and has blossomed into one of the best Pro UCI teams in the country, which is very exciting.

Nestled in suburbia of Southern California, training routes can place a team rider on a mountain pass or along the Pacific Ocean on any given day. If motivated enough, one could ride in both elements in one day!

Many of the team riders have enjoyed training in the Redlands area over the years, where the climbing takes them up past 8,000ft in elevation into the forest and during the winter, onto snowlined roads. In stark contrast to the bustling metropolitan cities below, these mountain roads provide the riders with peace and quiet, zero stop lights and the high probability of seeing several species of wildlife along the way.

During the summer and fall, these roads become a favorite to climb as with each mile ascended, the temperatures drop, ultimately being 15-20 degrees F cooler than the valley floor below. Riding in 80F is much more enjoyable, and allows the riders to dig deeper as they pedal and enjoy a longer ride.

This region provides a drastic shift in seasons as winter begins and snow falls, making the mountain roads impassable by bike. Fortunately, the routes closer to the coast and at lower elevation - just an hour away - offer more great opportunities to train.

The weather remains temperate and allows the athletes to log long miles on the bike, taking in desert and

coastal views along the way. The big crowds can be avoided by riding in areas such as Palm Springs or Borrego Springs which are in the desert. Riders can also head to the Pacific Coast Highway along the ocean to enjoy a long, flat ride and stop for a coffee along the way.

The Southern California region provides the riders of the Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling Team the chance to train at elevation to prepare for UCI events such as the Tour of Utah, as well crisping their tan lines along the beach. One could ride at the beach and the mountains all in one day as well. A ‘Bucket List’ ride is to begin in Big Bear, CA at 8,000ft and ride all the way to Huntington Beach, CA at sea level and the Pacific Ocean. This route is 100 miles long and would make for a great day of training, soaking in all the different terrains and climates of the area from mountain pine trees to desert scape and finishing at the ocean.

We hope that one day you can experience your ‘Once in a Lifetime’ ride in Southern California with us!

-The Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling Team 毅 百 特 功 學 社 車 隊（Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team） 以 美 國 南加州為其基地，正展開其第九年的比賽。此隊伍以本地隊伍 起家，逐漸成長為國內最佳的國際自行車聯盟（Union Cycliste Internationale UCI, International Cycling Union）車隊之一， 令人十分興奮。 車隊置身於南加州郊區，任何一天的訓練路徑都會帶著車隊騎士 奔馳於山路中，或太平洋沿岸道路上。如果動力充足，也可一天 內徜徉於此兩種路徑。 隊內許多騎士多年來都享受在雷德蘭茲（Redlands）所進行的訓

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Brian's bio "Brian McCulloch is beginning his 9th season with the Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling Team, and his 3rd year racing as a UCI Professional. A resident of Yucaipa, CA, he has access to train in beautiful mountains as well as by the ocean. In 2018, Brian won the Belgian Waffle Ride - a mixed terrain event covering 138 miles and his countless hours training in the mountains near his home helped prepare him for this feat. Brian is a ferocious criterium racer and adept stage racer who works diligently for the team to help ensure the team races to victory." 關於布萊恩 布萊恩．麥庫倫（Brian McCulloch）正開始他 在毅百特功學社車隊（Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team）的第九季，及在國際自行車聯盟第三年的 競賽車手。布萊恩住在加州尤開帕（Yucaipa）， 常於美麗的山區及海邊進行自行車訓練。2018 年他拿下了「比利時鬆餅大賽（Belgian Waffle Ride）」的冠軍，這個賽程綜合了不同的地形賽， 涵括了 138 英哩，在他住家附近無數小時的山中 訓練，也助他為此賽事做訓練。布萊恩是個勇猛 戰將及多日賽老手，勤奮地幫助團隊確保團隊贏 得勝利。 練，在此的爬坡會將他們帶入位在八千英呎高的森林中，而在冬天 則會進入到積雪的路面上。與山腳下繁華的都會區成強烈對比，這 些山徑沿途讓騎士們感到平和與安靜，無任何停止號誌，且具高度 目睹數種野生動物的可能性。 夏秋之際，這些路徑也成了大家最喜歡的路徑，因為溫度隨著每上 升 1 英哩（約 1.61 公里）而下降，最終會比谷底的溫度涼爽約華氏 15 到 20 度（約攝氏 8 到 11 度）。在華氏 80 度（約攝氏 27 度） 下騎車更是享受，讓騎士們更加努力踩踏來享受長途的騎車。 在冬季初始雪開始飄落時，本區的季節更迭極為劇烈，讓山路無法 以自行車通行。幸運的是離海岸較近和位在較低高度的路徑兩者相 距僅只一小時，提供了更多訓練機會。 溫和的氣候讓運動員們能長時間騎乘自行車，途經沙漠和海岸景色。 棕櫚泉（Palm Springs）和波瑞戈泉（Borrego Springs）因位處 沙漠地區，可避開眾多人群。騎士們也可沿著海岸的太平洋岸公路 （Pacific Coast Highway），享受長途騎乘及小歇喝杯咖啡。 南加州讓毅百特功學社車隊（Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team）可 在高海拔處為國際自行車聯盟（UCI）賽事，如猶他大賽（Tour of Utah）做準備的機會，也可讓騎士們在海灘上曬黑。一天之內可騎 遍山區道路及海灘。必騎路線起自八千英呎高（約 2,438 公尺）的 加州大熊湖（Big Bear），一路直到位在太平洋（Pacific Ocean） 海平面的加州亨廷頓海灘（Huntington Beach）。此路段長達 100 英哩（約 161 公里），是極佳的一天訓練行程，從山區松樹到沙漠 景色，然後結束於海邊，沉浸在此地區不同的地形與氣候中。 我們希望有一天你也能在南加州和我們一起，體驗到「此生僅有」 的行程。 －毅百特功學社車隊（Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team）

我們希望有一天你也能在南加州和我們一起， 體驗到「此生僅有」的行程。 - 毅百特功學社車隊

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2019 環台公路賽 毅百特 KHS 車隊 成績亮眼

2019 TOUR DE TAIWAN ELEVATE-KHS PRO CYCLING TEAM SUCCESS STORY The 2019 Tour de Taiwan debuted in March, and Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team of the USA turned in a handsome p e r f o r m a n c e . To p r e p a r e f o r t h e competition, the team trained on Taiwan's Fengguizui (known as the 'mouth of a wind cabinet' for its fierce winds). Getting familiar early with the local terrain paid off. Stage 4 of the Tour de Taiwan started from the Nantou County Government and ended at the Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Activity Center. The route passed through the Jiji Green Tunnel, Sun Moon Lake Reservoir, Snake Kiln, Puli Winery and other famous attractions.

However beautiful the scener y, the undulating mountain roads are a big test of skill, physical strength and speed for the racers. The distance of Stage 4 totaled 166.56 km. It was the last 4 km, when the riders become a large group again, that Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team member James Piccoli surged out at the last minute to win Stage 4 as well as the sprint double champion.

This year's Tour de Taiwan showcased 20 teams from the world over. More than 180 elite racers competed for the championship yellow jersey. Velo was also one of the sponsors of Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling team of the USA, adding brilliance to the fiercely competitive spirit of sports and cycling combined. （ P h o t o t a ke n f r o m h t t p : / / w w w. tourdetaiwan.org.tw）

2019 環台公路賽三月登場，美國毅百特 KHS 車隊交出漂亮的成績單！為了準備這次比賽， 車隊特別到台灣風櫃嘴練兵，提早接地氣果 然成效非凡！環台賽第四站，從南投縣政府 出發，終點站為日月潭向山活動中心，沿途 經過集集綠色隧道、日月潭水庫、蛇窯、埔 里酒廠等知名景點。 雖然風景秀麗，但起伏的山路，對選手而言， 卻是技巧、體力和速度的大考驗。第四站全 長 166.56 公里，最後四公里，再度成為大集 團時，美國毅百特 KHS 車隊的詹姆斯（Piccoli James）在最後關頭衝出，率先進站，勇奪 第四站南投縣站單站及衝刺的雙料冠軍。 今年的環台賽共有來自全球的 20 支勁旅， 180 多位菁英好手來競逐冠軍黃衫，維樂也 是美國毅百特 KHS 車隊的贊助廠商之一，透 過自行車產業和競技的結合，也讓競爭激烈 的賽事增添光采。 （照片來源：http://www.tourdetaiwan.org.tw）

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HOW TO BIKE UP “THE WALL” 如何騎自行車爬「牆」

CLIMBS LIKE IL MURO DI SORMANO E GHISALLO, WHERE THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL RACE WAS HELD A CENTURY AGO, STILL REMAIN - FOR COMPETITIVE AND NONCOMPETITIVE CYCLISTS - THE PLACE TO IDOLIZE. 一世紀前舉辦第一場專業賽事 爬坡段『Il Muro 牆』和『Ghisallo 吉塞羅』 至今仍是競賽與業餘單車騎士的朝拜聖地

by Giovanni Vegezzi 文－吉歐凡尼 ‧ 維格志 Professionals and amateur cyclists called it simply “Il Muro”, “The Wall”. This climb, with an average gradient of 17% and a maximum of 25%, is known as one of the most severe to have been used in road cycling, although it is not located on the top of the Alps, but in the sweeter Prealps, or the Alpine foothills.

“Il Muro” is a narrow and steep road in Sormano, in the hills between the two branches of Como Lake where Italian cycling grew its roots.

In this tiny triangle of little mountains surrounded by the lake, there are some of the most legendary climbs of cycling: not only “Il Muro, but also the Ghisallo climb that leads to one of the iconic sanctuaries in this sport.

Tradition is still alive in Sormano and Ghisallo Years ago, local authorities decided to build another road to get to the top of the hill, because “Il Muro” was deemed too steep even for cars, and the road was closed and abandoned. After pressure from local cyclists, it was restored in 2006, and now features split-times and quotes stencilled on the road from riders from the 1960s era. Every meter of road now indicates the altitudinal range in order to let the cyclist know how much longer to go. “Il Muro” has 4 hairpins: between the third and the fourth turns the road emerges from the woods to a beautiful - and breathtaking, if you have still enough breath after the climb! - view of the mountains surrounding Como Lake.

After its restoration, the climb was re-inserted into the route during the 2012 edition of the Tour of Lombardy, about 80 km from the finish of the race and before the less brutal Madonna del Ghisallo climb.

A few kilometres away from “Il Muro”, Ghisallo (10.6km long, with an average gradient of 5.2% and stretches of over 10%) has been one of the few fixed locations of the Tour of Lombardy for more than a century.

The climb starts near Bellagio at the shore of Como Lake, and heads up to the church of Madonna del Ghisallo, the patroness of cyclists.

At the top of this mountain pass - with an altitude of 754 meters that dominates Como Lake, visitors can find, not only a sanctuary, but also a small and modern museum opened in 2010 that is devoted to the men and women who have used and continue to use the bicycle in ever yday life and in spor ts.

T h e p ro m o te r s of t h e m u s e u m have chosen this tiny but highly s y m b o l i c l o c a t i o n t o” s p r e a d worldwide the two-wheels' scene” and dedicate it to “the athletes, bicycle manufacturers, organizers, sports club directors, journalists and many other perhaps less wellknown but equally important par ticipants” according to one official presentation. Actually the Ghisallo Museum collects the most interesting magazines and volumes regarding cycling preser ved in a

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The entrance - if you arrive by cycling up the hill - is free. The view from the terrace is surrounded by the mountains and the lake. This iconic location attracts everyday cyclist of all ages, fascinated by the “golden age” of cycling.

Maybe cycling is no longer the Italian national sport, but thousands of social media posts show the liveliness of the country's cycling tradition: in Instagram or Facebook plenty of amateur cyclists retrace the steps of champions like Strada, Binda, Coppi and Bartali, climb “Il Muro” and Ghisallo and take a selfie in front of the monument that dominates the little mountain pass: a bronze statue dedicated to all cyclists and their bikes - “On the hard road of life, this is the instrument of fatigue and exhiliration”. 專業及業餘自行車手都直接稱它為「Il Muro 牆 」。 平 均 坡 度 17%， 最 高 達 25%，這條爬坡路段以「最困難的公路 賽路線之一」而聞名。雖然它並不是位 在阿爾卑斯山頂，反而是在較為溫和的 前阿爾卑斯山脈，阿爾卑斯山腳下。 「Il Muro 牆」是索爾馬諾的一條狹窄 陡峭路段，它位在科摩湖兩支流中的山 坡上，是義大利自行車賽發源之地。這 個湖邊小山坡上的迷你三角區域，有數 條相當傳奇的自行車爬坡段，除了「Il Muro 牆」，還有「Ghisallo 吉塞羅」， 可帶領騎士們直達自行車運動最知名的 朝拜聖地之一。 單車傳統依然活躍於索爾馬諾及吉塞羅 許多年前，當地政府封閉「Il Muro 牆」 路 段， 並 開 闢 另 一 條 道 路 上 山， 因 為

「Il Muro 牆」連對車輛來說都嫌太過 陡峭。但在當地自行車騎士的施壓下， 2006 年，「Il Muro 牆」被重新啟用， 現在路面上印有分段時間以及 1960 年 代騎士們的名言。每公尺都標示出海拔 分布，讓自行車手們知道還要騎多久。 「Il Muro 牆」有 4 個髮夾彎，在第 3 和第 4 髮夾彎間，會看到令人摒息的科 摩湖環山美景，如果車手們騎到此處還 有足夠的呼吸的話！ 2012 年 的「 環 倫 巴 底 大 賽 」， 將 此 爬坡段重新納回賽程，它離終點大約 80 公 里， 就 在 較 平 緩 的 吉 塞 羅 教 堂 （Madonna del Ghisallo）爬坡段前。 離「Il Muro 牆 」 數 公 里 處， 吉 塞 羅 （10.6 公里長，平均傾斜度為 5.2%， 延 伸 超 過 10%） 在 超 過 一 個 世 紀 以 來， 一 直 都 是「 環 倫 巴 底 大 賽 」 少 數 固定點之一。自科摩湖畔的貝拉吉奧 （Bellagio）開始爬坡，往上直到單車 騎士守護女神的吉塞羅教堂。 在科摩湖山頂，海拔 754 米處，訪客不 只找到教堂，也看到一個 2010 年啟用 的小型現代化博物館。這個博物館是獻 給所有愛騎自行車的人。博物館的促成 者們選擇了這個小但具高度象徵性的地 點，向世界傳播兩輪景色，並獻給「運 動員、自行車製造者、組織者、運動俱 樂部主管們、記者及其他不知名但一樣 重要的參與者」。實際上吉塞羅博物館 收藏了有趣的自行車相關雜誌和書藉， 保存在專門的圖書館內讓學術界及自行 車愛好者參考閱讀。 如果你是騎車爬坡來到這裡，可免費入 場。從露台看出去是山脈和湖泊美景。 這個知名地點吸引了大大小小，為單車 「黃金年代」深深著迷的騎士們。 也許騎自行車不再是義大利的國家運 動，但數以千計的社交媒體貼文顯示， 這個國家的自行車傳統依然活躍。在 Instagram 或臉書，許多業餘單車騎士 追隨如史卓達，賓達，科比，巴爾泰利 等冠軍的腳步，爬坡騎上「Il Muro 牆」

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by Eri Ikeda

One day when I was a freshman, I was running late to a 9am lecture.

I cycled like mad all the way from home to the station nearby my school. Although I cannot recall why I did not park my bicycle at the designated area offered by the university (probably because of a certain convenience I perceived), I left my bicycle in front of a local supermarket nearby. This area was usually full of parked bicycles from early morning till late evening. After coming back from school, I found that my bike disappeared from the

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spot and in its place was a big notice on the road saying “your bike has been removed. Come and pick up at xyz (a storage point) within 2 months”. This meant my behavior was regarded as illegal according to the local code! A couple of days later, I went to xyz to pick up my bike, apologized, and paid 3,000 yen as a penalty.

To m y s u r p r i s e , i n 2 0 1 6 a l o n e , statistics show that the number of bikes removed is approx. 1.24 million in total! Among this 1.24 million, about 60% is returned to the owner,

and roughly 20% is either recycled or shipped abroad. So where does the remaining 20% go? The answer is waste ！ Re c e n t l y, p u b l i c a t t e n t i o n a n d awareness to waste has increased a s m a n y p e o p l e b e c o m e m o re environmentally conscious, and the idea of “sharing economy” and “circular economy” become more popular, even for business. I feel that people are particularly aware of plastic waste in the ocean these days, you might have heard from the news about large corporations banning

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single use plastic. In comparison, media and public attention to bicycle waste remains low, but the problem is quite serious as evidenced by the aforementioned abandoned bicycles in Japan. Moreover, in Holland, about 12,000 to 15,000 bicycles are fished annually from canals in Amsterdam alone.

A bicycle is not a cheap investment, but still affordable to many people in comparison to cars or motorcycles.

So even if you lose or damage one, whilst at first you might be shocked and angry, you then start to think “let me get a new one”. In Japan, the most basic type of bicycle can be bought at around or for even less than € 100.

For now, what is left and required seems to be our individual and conscious behavior change.

Our society is embedded with consumerism and we can get many things in much cheaper price. This leads to the idea of just throw away and buying new stuff endlessly.

Now why don’t we start thinking again about the consequences of purchasing goods? I do admit that it is difficult to live without buying anything, so one thing we can do is to buy a good quality stuff and use it longer with a regular and proper maintenance, even if initial investment cost is relatively higher.

Japanese word “Mottainai” means “what a waste! ”, which Nobel Prize winner Dr. Wangari Maathai made it popular to the world by initiating the “Mottainai campaign”. Give a bit

是貪圖方便），但我把車停在鄰近的超 市門口，這個地方從早到晚都停滿自行 車。下課後，車子卻不見了，地上有一 張大大的告示說：「你的自行車已被移 走，請在兩個月內到某地（存放點）取 車。」這表示我的行為在當地是違法的。 幾天後我去領車、道歉，還付了罰款 3 千日元。 令我驚訝的是，根據統計，2016 年日 本約有 1 百 24 萬輛自行車被拖吊。只 有 60% 被歸還車主，其中 20% 不是被 回收就是被運往國外。那麼剩下的 20% 呢？答案就是成了廢棄物！ 近來環保意識高漲，公眾對廢棄物的注 意力大幅提升。「共享經濟」及「循環 經濟」的概念愈來愈盛行，對企業而言， 也是相當大的商機。這幾年來，大眾特 別關注海中的塑膠廢棄物，你可能聽過 大公司禁止使用單次性塑膠製品。相較 之下，媒體與大眾對自行車廢棄物的關 注度明顯偏低。但從日本廢棄自行車的 情況看來，證明這是個相當嚴重的問 題。值得一提的是，僅在荷蘭阿姆斯丹， 每年從運河中就可釣出 1 萬 2 千到 1 萬 5 千輛自行車。 自行車並不便宜，但對很多人來說 , 還 是比汽車或摩托車更易負擔。因此就算 你搞丟或弄壞一輛自行車，在最初的驚 嚇與憤怒結束後，就會開始想「再買台 新的吧！」在日本，最基本的一輛自行 車售價大約是 100 歐元。 如今，個人有意識的行為改變是有必要 的。 消 費 主 義 深 植 在 我 們 的 社 會 中， 我們可以用非常便宜的價格取得很多東 西。丟棄後再買新的，這樣的想法從沒 停過。現在，我們何不重新思考買東西 的後果呢？我承認，不買任何東西的日 子很難過。因此我們能做的就是，就算 一開始得多花錢，也要買品質佳的物 品，再搭配例行適度的維護以延長使用 時間。 日文字「mottainai（もったいない）」 意思是太浪費了，諾貝爾和平獎得主 旺 加 里 ‧ 馬 塔 依 博 士（Dr. Wangari Maathai） 鼓 吹「mottainai 運 動 」 讓 此字聞名於世。對你買下和擁有的物 品，給予更多的注意、尊重和愛吧！

僅在荷蘭阿姆斯丹， 每年從運河中 就可釣出 1 萬 2 千 到 1 萬 5 千輛自行車。 more attention, respect and love to the goods you buy and possess. 我唸大一時，有一天就快趕不上早上九 點的課了。我騎自行車從家裡一路狂奔 到大學附近的車站。雖然我忘了為何沒 把車停在大學提供的指定區域中（或許

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CITY OF SYDNEY CRAFTS 12-YEAR PROJECT TO CREATE A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY CITY 雪梨市政府 12 年計劃 打造自行車友善城市

by Emma Chu

As Australia's biggest city, Sydney not only flourishes with culture but also in its industry, commerce and arts. It boasts beautiful harbors, bays and renowned beaches, much-admired national parks and the world famous Sydney Opera House. However, Sydney's rugged and uneven terrain and its narrow sidewalks and streets are rather disadvantageous by nature to developing bicycle traffic; which is also why bicycle use in Sydney ranks low among all the major cities in Australia.

On November 20 of 2018, the City government announced a 12-year project (2018 to 2030) , hoping to build a city even more friendly to bicycles. This project has four strategies listed below: 1.Build a Bike Network The City of Sydney found out that m o re t h a n h a l f t h e c o m m u te r s that work in the City live in the neighboring districts, and over 150,000 cars entering Sydney have a commute distance of less than 5 kilometers. Once a convenient and safe bicycle transportation network is built to connects the City of Sydney and the neighboring districts, that would encourage commuters to use bicycles for work, which could achieve the goal of reducing cars entering the City and decrease traffic jams.

2 . S u p p o r t Pe o p l e t o St a r t a n d Continue Riding Different groups such as school

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children learning how to ride bicycles; families using bicycles as a means of transporting goods; office workers commuting by bicycles; retired people and tourists using bicycles to tour around the city, et al, will be included when promoting bicycles in order to display the diverse use of cycling and its attraction across all age and social groups.

3.Support Business to Encourage Staff to Ride The City government and local enterprises have been installing terminal facilities in the downtown center and office buildings, such as safe bicycle parking garages, lockers and shower rooms, etc. These facilities increase the convenience of bicycle commuters, and address the problem of riders not having a place to be able to change into proper office attire.

4. Lead By Example The City of Sydney wants to make Sy d n e y a b i c y c l e - f r i e n d l y c i t y and the best way is to be its own role model. The City government encourages its staff to cycle to work; it sets terminal facilities for bicycles and provides bicycles for staff to use to save on transportation time between meetings, visits, and out for office business, et al. Also, it holds a monthly lunchtime ride to encourage staff to practice cycling and give those new to cycling a chance to learn.

The primar y goal of this 12-year project is to reach a 10% bicycle riding rate for commuters to the City by 2030, elevate the safety and usage volume of cyclists, and meet the target rates for each action plan.

The City of Sydney decided to create a bicycle-friendly city, and serve as the role model for other cities. 澳洲第一大城雪梨，不但人文薈萃，工 商藝文發達，擁有美麗港灣和著名海 灘，還有多個令人稱羨的國家公園和舉 世聞名的雪梨歌劇院，是個得天獨厚的 天之驕子。然而雪梨地勢高低起伏，且 人行道及車道狹小，對於發展自行車交 通而言， 先天條件相當不良，造成雪梨 的自行車使用度，一直落後其他澳洲主 要城市。 2018 年 11 月 20 日，雪梨市政府宣布 通過一項 12 年計劃 （2018-2030）， 希望打造一座對自行車更加友善的城 市。這個 12 年計劃分成 4 大方向： 一、建立自行車交通網 雪梨市政府調查發現，雪梨市區工作通 勤人口有一半以上住在鄰近區域，15 萬多輛車子進入雪梨市區只行駛不到五 公里。若能建立安全方便的自行車交通 網，連接雪梨市區及鄰近區域，就能鼓 勵這些通勤族利用自行車上下班，達到 減少車輛進入雪梨市區及降低交通壅塞 的目的。 二、幫助人民開始並持續騎車 在宣傳鼓勵騎車時，囊括不同族群。如 學齡兒童學騎自行車、家庭使用自行車 載運物品、上班族騎自行車通勤、退休 族及觀光客騎自行車遊覽市區等，展現 自行車的跨族群性及多元用途。

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雪梨市政府持續且堅定地朝向自行車友善城市邁進 足以成為其他城市的參考借鏡。

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ONE-YEAR-OLD VELO CLUB LIVES UP TO EXPECTATIONS 維樂俱樂部一週年 不負所愛 An interactive platform tailored for bicycle lovers to allow them to share the cycling experience wasthe initial intention for starting the Velo Club. In the past year, we continued to share the wonderful and touching moments of cycling and explore the professional knowledge of the bicycle. We put out a lot, but got back even more. The club has taken shape and its structure is improving day by day. It is now what we had expected it would be. In the future, the Velo Club will remain humble and use the power of listening to be the loyal partner for cyclists, and join them on the road to their dreams. 為自行車愛好者量身打造騎行和分享的互動平台，是 Velo Club 創立的初衷。過去一年，我們不停分享騎路上 的精彩與感動，探討自行車的專業知識。我們付出良多，卻也收穫豐饒，如今，Velo Club 雛形初具，架構日 趨完善，終於不負期待，不負所愛。未來 Velo Club 仍舊保持謙卑之心，秉持傾聽的力量，做騎行者最忠誠的 夥伴，一齊朝著夢想上路出發！

On the road to sharing and discovering. 一齊上路，去分享、去發現。

On the path of cycling, we need partners with the same goal to support each other and to be fearless in exploration. We hope to share more and discover more with more cycling lovers. 騎行路上，需要志同道合的夥伴相互支撐，需要無所畏懼的勇氣探索開拓。我們希望和更多熱愛騎行的夥伴分 享更多，發現更多。 Share everything: No holding back, but sharing technique, knowledge, information and new trends. The Velo Club goes further; it also shares the growth and progress, joy and sorrow, thoughts and dreams of each cyclist. 『分享一切』：不保留、不藏私地分享技術、知識、資訊和新趨勢，但 Velo Club 的分享不止於此，還有每一 位騎行者的成長與進步，歡樂和憂傷，思想和夢想。 Discover the new: At the Velo Club, we can re-discover the bicycle to find that a component, a detail, or a design are all worth discussing. We can re-discover cycling, new routes, or different scenery. Our wonderful journey can discover a new world never seen before. 『發現新奇』：在 Velo Club，我們可以重新發現自行車，一個零件、一處細節、一項設計都值得探討；我們 也可以重新發現騎行，新的路線，不同的風景，開啓精彩旅程，發現未曾見過的新奇世界。

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THANKS TO YOU In 2018, we found a wonderful new world and saw a brilliant future.

The best part was: You – each and everyone of you who love cycling and support Velo. Thanks to you, we were not satisfied with what we already had, but we kept innovating and exploring. Thanks to you, we rode toward the horizon. Thanks to you, the world become an even more wonderful place. Thank You. 2018 這一年，我們發現新奇世界，看見璀璨未來。而最棒的收穫是，有你 ——每一位熱愛騎行、支持維樂的人們！因為有你，不滿足眼前，我們不斷創 新探索；因為有你，帶我們馳騁天涯海角；因為有你，世界變得精彩。有你，真好！

SPREADING OUR WINGS 像鷹 翱翔於北境草原 Under the scorching heat of the blazing sun, riding in the grasslands with the elusive wind is like the eagle soaring freely on the high steppes of the Mongolian Hulun Buir and swooping through the virgin forests of the Greater Khingan Range in northeast China. Blue skies, white clouds,grasslands, serene lakes. Luminous, elegant, penetrating. This masterpiece between heaven and earth is the joy of life. 近 40℃的烈日驕陽，乘著草原上無法琢磨的風，如同雄鷹在呼倫貝爾草原上自由翱翔，在 大興安嶺的原始森林中穿行。藍天、白雲、草原、靜湖，明淨、淡雅、透徹，在天地巨作中， 感悟人生趣味。

CALLING OUT TO THE FUTURE 在山與海之間 為未來吶喊 Time flies. For four decades, Velo has sprouted up and deepened its roots in that space between the peaks and shores of Taiwan. We have grown big and strong. With our friends around the world, we set off to welcome the mountain breeze and the billowing waves. We leave our happy tracks in the sweeping vista and sprinkle our hopes and dreams across the sky. We hail the rising sun and shout to the future: Together as one, on the road to victory. 歲月匆匆，40 年來維樂在台灣的山和海之間生根發芽，成長壯大。我們和全球維樂之友一 同出發，迎山風，看海濤，把美好的蹤跡留在秀麗風景之中，把希望和夢想播撒在天空之下， 迎著朝陽，為未來吶喊，一路相挺，為勝利歡呼。

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW 彩雲之南 尋找心的方向 We seek that place somewhere over the rainbow where we can put aside our cares, stop and smell the roses, and cherish a timeless moment. As we pedal along, the brilliance of the lakes and mountains are full of surprises. Life becomes appealing, innocent and bright. This is what the heart seeks. 人們喜歡追尋，在雲南卻會不自覺的「放下」——停下腳步，放下 煩惱，趁時光未老，騎行彩雲之南，奇妙的湖光山色與風土人情，滿 滿都是驚喜。生活，忽然變得可愛、天真爛漫，這就是心的方向。

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FINDING PASSION FINDING A NEW WORLD BEEHIVE MASTER ERIC INNOVATES TECHNICAL RESCUE SERVICE FOR BIKE RACES 發現熱愛 發現新世界 蜂窩匠 Eric 創新提供自行車 賽事技術救援服務 A group in yellow shirts has been appearing at cycling races in Beijing and Shanghai in recent years to fix bicycles with problems in order for the races to go on. They are the “beehive masters” led by Eric who once worked in the technology industry in Taiwan. Over a decade ago, he went cycling for the first time with his friends and fell in love with cycling. Eric resigned from a well-paying job and switched to the bicycle industry. 這幾年北京、上海各大騎行賽事，出現一群忙碌的黃衫軍，迅速檢修出狀況 的自行車，讓比賽順利進行，實功不可沒！他們是「蜂窩匠」，老闆 Eric 曾 從事台灣科技業。十多年前他和友人初次騎行，竟「一騎傾心」，迅速辭掉 高薪職位，毅然轉入自行車業！ Due to his passion for bicycles, Eric was once the champion salesman in Taiwan's bicycle industry for 10 consecutive years, but still he was not satisfied. A few years ago, Eric noticed that accidents on the racing circuit lacked proper solutions. He saw a business opportunity and gathered a group of professional technicians to provide “technical rescue service for races”. Eric's group would show up whenever needed, solving all kinds of mechanical issues during competition.

對自行車充滿熱愛，Eric 曾連續十年獲得台灣自行車業零售冠軍，但他並不以現狀自滿。幾年前 Eric 注意到賽事現場的各種意 外，缺乏良好解決方案。窺見商機的他，集結一群專業技術人士開始提供「賽事技術救援服務」，即呼即應，當場解決賽事騎 行中各種機械狀況！

THE “B OT TOMLINE”-ERIC ENDORSES THE 5D SYSTEM 坐墊好不好，屁股最知道 Eric 教你快速選擇合適坐墊 Dedicated to the bicycle industry for over a decade, Eric's first demand of a saddle is “comfort”. He often says, “A saddle needs to be carefully chosen because your butt knows best if a saddle is good or bad.” Eric was very impressed by the “Five Dimension Testing System”, a saddle selection method by Velo that makes a complicated process simple for everyone to use.

After selecting from each of the five core indicators on the official Velo website – bicycle type, distance, frequency, posture and speed – a recommended Velo saddle series will appear and from there a selection is made based on the individual’s seat bone width. Eric thinks that the simple 5D system helps people choose the suitable saddle. This is good for promoting the sport, allowing more people to fall in love with cycling, and discovering oneself, to find an ever wider world. 投入自行車業十多年，Eric 對坐墊的第一要求是「舒適」，他總説：「坐 墊要仔細挑，因為坐墊好不好，屁股最知道！」因此，Eric 對維樂「五 維度測試」讚不絶口，認為這是他看過最化繁為簡、人人能操作的坐 墊挑選法。在維樂官網點選五個核心指標——車種、距離、頻率、姿 勢與時速後，就會出現坐墊推薦型號，再依個人坐骨寬度，選擇尺寸。 Eric 認為，簡單的「五維度測試」幫助大家挑選合適坐墊，有利推廣 自行車運動，讓更多人愛上騎行，發現自我，發現更廣闊的世界！

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Flying Wind, Aged 26, bicyclerelated industry Flying Wind is a veteran cyclist and a respected coach in the industry. He likes to experience things firsthand; he is a doer and is not afraid to take action.

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Saddle type: Plush Pure 174

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The hind of the saddle is thicker and wider and is very suitable for leisure cycling. Leather covered surface is very delicate, especially the sutures where the cover meets the anti-friction patches on the sides. The incision in the middle of the saddle reduces the pressure on sensitive areas. Bottom shell combines two different materials to guarantee the comfort of the saddle, making it feel like a sofa on wheels. For cyclists preferring daily leisure riding and long-distance outings, it is definitely the best choice for improving the experience of the butt.

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坐墊後部較寬厚，適合日常偏休閒舒適的騎行。表面蒙皮十分細膩，特別是側面防蹭層和蒙皮結合的線縫非常細緻。坐墊中央開孔位 置降低了敏感部位的壓迫感。底殼特別結合兩種不同材質，保證坐墊的舒適度。很像是移動的舒適沙發，對於日常休閒和長途郊遊的 車友來說，絕對是改善屁股體驗的絕佳選擇！

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Breeze Traveler, Aged 42, educator / painter / photographer Breeze Traveler has conquered the Yunnan-Tibet Highway, Tour of Qinghai Lake, Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Tour of Qilian Mountain, Taihang Mountain, Tour of Shambala et al classic routes. 體驗人： 輕風逆旅 42 歲 教育工作者、畫家、 攝影師 單車征服過滇藏線、環青海湖、川藏 線、環祁連山、太行山、環香巴拉等經 典路。

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Saddle type: Angel Glide

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Light as a feather is how it feels in your hands. The unique Y-incision leaves a deep impression. This saddle is very professional, lightweight, high price, high power; the performance is unparalleled. It is an untamed stallion that cannot be controlled if you lack sufficient cycling experience and frequency. However, once broken, you'd find the features of the 1684 worth noting and would gladly travel with it.

Score : Appearance: 4 Function: 5 Comfort: 4 CP Value: 3 體驗心得：

輕、輕、輕，手中掂量的感覺就是如羽如絲般的輕。特有的「Y」字鏤空造型，讓人印象深刻。這款坐墊十分專業，輕量化、高價格、 高逼格，性能更是無與倫比。但它也是一匹桀驁駿馬，缺乏足夠的騎行經歷和頻率，可能無法駕馭它。然而，一旦試過它，你會發現 1684 值得贊美，更值得與它一路同行。

體驗分數：外觀：4

性能：5

舒適度：4

性價比：3

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Long Chen, Aged 26, professional racer of Merida Novatec Team, China.

One of the powerful new racers in China's cycling world, possesses strength in both road and mountain race circuits and winner of many major races.

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Saddle type: Senso TT

Test Result / 測試結果

陳龍 26 歲 中國大陸車隊美利達 諾飛客之職業車手。 大陸車壇最具實力的新銳車手之一， 公路與山地實力兼備，斬獲多個大賽 冠軍。

Review The combination of a carbon fiber arch and a reinforced carbon fiber bottom makes Senso TT lightweight and highly efficient. The delicate body workmanship and unique design allows the saddle to fit the butt perfectly, greatly relieving the pressure on waist and back, making a long ride very comfortable. Professional performance in road time trial race is exceptionally brilliant. Ample supporting effect and a highly efficient energy feedback make it the well-deserved number one choice for time trial races.

Score : Appearance: 4 Function: 5 Comfort: 4 CP Value: 5 體驗心得：

碳纖維弓仔搭配碳纖維複合加強底殼，使 Senso TT 達到輕量化和高效性能。精緻的車身工藝和獨特設計，讓坐墊和臀部完美貼合， 大大緩解騎行間的腰背負擔，長途騎行非常舒服。專業公路計時賽的表現，特別出色。充分的支撐效果和高效的發力反饋，讓無與 倫比的競賽性得到充分釋放，當之無愧的計時賽首選。

體驗分數：外觀：4

性能：5

舒適度：4

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公里以上

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公路競速 登山冒險

運動休閒

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Saddle type: Angel Ride

性價比：5

Test Result / 測試結果

Shan-Ying Liu, Aged 28, real estate industry Ms. Liu has been cycling for over 3 years; travelling with a bicycle is her dream and she has already accomplished Tour de Taiwan and Lake Taihu et al routes.

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劉善英 28 歲 房產業 騎行 3 年多，帶單車一起去旅行是她 的夢想，目前已完成環台，環太湖等 路線。

Review:

Balance is the greatest feature of this saddle. Its alluring appearance and weight satisfy the look and function and fulfill the demand that most cyclists have for road bicycles. The Y-shaped hollow design relieves some pressure, ventilates and cools. The new type of filling material balances the vibration reduction function and power efficiency. Personally, I think it represents the balance in CP value, function, comfort and appearance and is one of the best saddles for road bicycles.

Score : Appearance: 4 Function: 3 Comfort: 4 CP Value: 5 體驗心得：

均衡，是這款坐墊最大的特點。它翩若驚鴻的外觀和重量，兼顧顏值與性能，滿足大部分騎友對公路車坐墊的要求。中空「Y」型 設計，緩和局部壓迫感還能通風降溫。新型的填充材料，均衡了減震性能和發力效率。所以，在我眼裡，它是性價比、性能、舒適、 外觀的均衡代表，是最優的公路車坐墊之一。

體驗分數：外觀：4

性能：3

舒適度：4

性價比：5

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All the wonders and miracles in the world come from the ingenuity of creation. Highly functional, a strong futuristic feel and cool technology application make the aesthetics series of the Velo saddles a popular favorite, winning hearts and taking ones'breath away.

Design drives the product; ingenuity shapes the quality.The aesthetics series breaks through traditional design concepts and boldly introduces the Avante Garde.The series demands relentless perfection of balance between look , texture, function, technology and other factors to provide an excellent and extraordinary experience for cyclists of all ages. 世間一切的美好和奇蹟，在匠心創造面前顯得理所當然。強烈的未 來感，超高的產品性能 , 炫酷的科技應用，維樂美學系列坐墊的每 一次驚艷登場都能匯聚萬千寵愛，令人嘆為觀止。 用設計驅動產品，以匠心雕琢品質。美學系列突破傳統坐墊設計理 念，大膽引入前瞻預見性設計，苛求外觀、質感、性能、科技等多 方因素的完美平衡，為全齡段騎行者提供卓越不凡的騎行體驗。

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ECHNOLOGY

Specially developed Aesthetics saddle series breaks through the conventional saddle design, providing choice quality saddles that are of both high function and futuristic in look. 獨家開發的美學坐墊系列，突破傳統坐墊設計， 兼具高性能與未來來感的外觀，提供高質感的坐 墊選擇 。

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Y Cut

「Y Cut」

The patented Y-shaped ventilation design provides extra flexibility for shock absorption and pressure relief.

「Y 型中空設計」

專利 Y 型中空設計增加底殼彈性，並兼具釋壓、避震功能。

「Atmos Shaping」

Patented Atmos shaping technology combines the cover, padding and shell of the saddle tightly together. It makes the saddle seamless and ensures 100% waterproof.

「大氣成型技術」

大氣成型專利技術使皮面、填充材料及底殼三者嚴密貼合， 消除人工貼合的縫隙，確保百分百防水。

Atmos Shaping

Airform

I Carry

Arctech

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Professional races are the ultimate arena for testing production functions and the best place to witness the technology of our R&D power. The Velo racing saddle series is specifically for the professional races.

Velo adopts advanced design concepts and the latest technology and materials to craft the ultimate, highly functional, professional saddle that is based on progressive solid technology and innovative thinking, while targeting different race courses and varying demands. We provide the best race-class saddle selection for professional cyclists.

專業比賽，從來都是考驗產品性能的終極競技場，也是技術研發實力 的最好見證。維樂專業系列坐墊，正是為專業競技賽事而生。 針對不同的競技場地和需求，基於雄厚技術積累和創新思維，採用先 進設計理念與最新技術材質，專注於高性能、專業性和極限化的打造， 為各類自行車運動專業競技選手提供最優的賽事級坐墊選擇。

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Racing saddle series crafted especially for professional racers.

Multiple world patents and No 1 choice of top global racers .

Professional race saddle High function for extreme performance racers

專門為各項自行車專業選手打造的專業坐墊系列 擁有多項世界專利技術更是世界頂尖選手的首選 賽事級專業坐墊 高性能極限化選手的表現

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ECHNOLOGY

Atmos Shaping

Patented Atmos shaping technology combines the cover, padding and shell of the saddle tightly together. It makes the saddle seamless and ensures 100% waterproof.

AirForm

Exclusively padding material used by Velo, “AirForm” has 30% more shock-absorbing effect than the traditional PU foam.

ArcTech

Using suspension rails, ArcTech provides improved flexibility and enable the saddle to adjust intuitively to the cyclist’s moves, while supplying additional shock absorption.

I Carry

I-shaped hidden handle under the shell helps riders to carry their bikes easily, whether going up and down the stairs or entering and exiting the subway.

Zone Cut

O-shaped ventilation design provides pressure relief and cool airflow while riding.

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AtmosShaping Shaping Atmos

Airform

大氣成型技術

大氣成型專利技術使皮面、填充材料及底殼三者嚴密貼合，消 除人工貼合的縫隙，確保百分百防水。

AirForm Arctech

維樂獨家運用的坐墊填充材料「AirForm」，比傳統 PU 發泡 材質多 30％的吸震能力。

懸臂式避震系統

採用懸吊式座弓，「懸臂式避震系統」讓坐墊更有彈性地隨騎 者移動而調整，同時也能增加減震能力。 I Carry

隱藏式提把

不論上下樓梯或是進出地鐵站，坐墊殼下的 I 字型「隱藏式提 把」可使騎者輕鬆搬運自行車。

中空透孔設計 Zone Cut

O 型中空透孔設計，具釋壓功能並在騎乘時保持通風。

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Bicycles are back in vogue. Whether they are active on urban streets or taking a jaunt in the green suburbs, the bicycle has become the main force for leisure sports and the urban commute.

Its outstanding appeal is the merging of style and sport. Its exceptional functions are attentive to the practicality and comfort of cycling, striking a balance between sports and commuting.

Excellent inside and out, the leisure series of the Velo saddle is the role model, becoming a sell-out and hailed as the best urban sports and commute saddle in the world.

今日自行車運動再次復興，活躍在城市的街巷之間，行進在綠道與郊 野之中，成為休閒運動和城市通勤的主力。 出眾的顏值，洋溢時尚與運動之美；出色的性能，關注騎乘的舒適度 和實用性，均衡運動與通勤等不同場景。表裡不凡、內外兼修的維樂 休閒系列坐墊，堪稱休閒坐墊的典範之作，也因此成為全球銷量與口 碑最好的都會運動和城市通勤坐墊。

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ECHNOLOGY

World best-selling urban sports and commute saddle High quality in both function and comfort 全球銷量最好的都會運動坐墊與城市通勤坐墊，無論在功能 與舒適度上都具高質量的產品。

PRODUCTS

WingBow

Arctech

D2

WingBow

D2

A jet-like structure under the saddle, WingBow increased the power of support while reducing discomfort from vibration.

Dual-density technology craf ts a lightweight, high-strength and flexible shell.

底殼避震系統 安裝在坐墊下，類似噴射機造型的「底 殼避震系統」，不僅能加強支撐性，也 能減少路面顛簸時的不適感。

Zone Cut

雙密度彈性底殼 「雙密度彈性底殼技術」打造輕量、高 強度並富有彈性的底殼。 I Carry

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Aesthetic Saddle Series Features/ Patented Technology With cutting-edge design and the exclusive Y-shaped ventilation hole in the shell, Velo's Aesthetic saddles were born to be extraordinary. Gorgeous appearance and high performance coexist in a single saddle. This series includes 9 different sizes for children and adults.

Angel TT Size 241x143 mm Weight 179g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

Angel Glide 乘風

Angel Glide+ 乘風

Size 275x128 mm Weight 127g±2% Rail Carbon Graphic option: V.1 , V.2

Size 265x143 mm Weight 135±2% Rail Carbon

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Angel Ride 風起

Angel Rise 揚風

Size 273x143 mm Weight 228g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy / SS Graphic option: V.1 , V.2

Size 256x143 mm Weight 225g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy / SS

Angel Rise+ 揚風 Size 256x158 mm Weight 245g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy / SS

Angel Fly 風行 Size 273x128 mm Weight 213g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy / SS Graphic option: V.1 , V.2

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Little Angel 小天使 Size 194x137 mm Weight 229g±2% Rail Steel

Angel Flow 風移

Eden Angel 伊甸

Size 264x175 mm Weight 383g±2% Rail Steel

Size 262x193 mm Weight 408g±2% Rail Steel

NEW COLLECTION

Prevail TT

Prevail Flow

Size 244x146 mm Weight 195g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

Size 260x188 mm Weight 396g±2% Rail Steel

Prevail Glide

Prevail Ride

Size 275x128 mm Weight 138g±2% Rail Carbon

Size 274x143 mm Weight 256g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy / SS

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Prevail Glide+

Little Prevail

Size 268x146 mm Weight 160g±2% Rail Carbon

Size198x142 mm Weight 240g±2% Rail Steel

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NEW COLLECTION

Edge 143

Edge 158

Size 270x143 mm Weight 327g±2% Rail Cr-Mo

Size 270x158 mm Weight 330g±2% Rail Cr-Mo

Racing Saddle Series Features/ Patented Technology Racing saddles are designed for the pro cyclists in races of time trial, road cycling, triathlon, mountain bike and e-bike. The product design varies to meet different requirements, such as nose-length, ventilation design, surface material, shaping, tail width and filling material, etc.

Flash O 143 閃馳

Flash O 158 閃馳

Size 280x143 mm Weight 260g±2% Rail CrN/Ti-Alloy

Size 268x158 mm Weight 283g±2% Rail CrN/Ti-Alloy

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SENSO TT

SENSO TT+

Size 244x148 mm Weight 258g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

Size 244x158 mm Weight 260g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

Sky OW 天闊 Size 266x143 mm Weight 272g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

Sky OW+ 天闊 Size 266x158 mm Weight 295g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

SENSO Tri Size 245x145 mm Weight 281g±2% Rail Carbon / CrN/Ti-Alloy

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Rider Jacket 運動夾克

Recreation Jacket 休閒外套

Size 254~280x 178~203mm Feature Gel

Size 229~254x 216~241mm Feature Gel

Leisure Saddle Series Features/ Patented Technology As the best-selling leisure saddles in the world, Velo's Leisure series are designed for moderate pedaling and longer distance rides, therefore perfect for commuting and recreational cycling. To ensure the most comfortable cycling on uneven and bumpy roads, the pad is made of a special filling material.

Pure 143

Pure 158

Pure 174

Size 259x143 mm Weight 347g±2% Rail Steel

Size 259x158 mm Weight 413g±2% Rail Steel

Size 259x174 mm Weight 421g±2% Rail Steel

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Pure 199

Pure 227

Size 268x199 mm Weight 646g±2% Rail Steel

Size 266x227 mm Weight 654g±2% Rail Steel

Pump OW 志氣

Bobo boing 商務

Size 252x174 mm Weight 369g±2% Rail Steel

Size 270x210 mm Weight 505g±2% Rail Steel

Pump OM 志氣

Mo 動能

Size 273x179mm Weight 411g±2% Rail Steel

Size 271x149 mm Weight 342g±2% Rail Steel

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VWB O 143

VWB O 158

Size 265x143 mm Weight 388g±2% Rail Silver Steel

Size 265x158 mm Weight 413g±2% Rail Silver Steel

VWB 199

VWB O 199

Size 270x199 mm Weight 480g±2% Rail Silver Steel

Size 270x199 mm Weight 488g±2% Rail Silver Steel

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Eagle O 雁行

Swish 行動

Ospery O 光之翼

Size 264x139mm Weight 357g±2% Rail Silver Steel Feature Gel

Size 275x148 mm Weight 357g±2% Rail Silver Steel Feature Gel

Size 267x142 mm Weight 341g±2% Rail Silver Steel Feature Gel

Swan O 優遊

Cloud O 拂雲

Size 255x175mm Weight 375g±2% Rail Silver Steel Feature Gel

Size 274x211mm Weight 746g±2% Rail Silver Steel Feature Memory Foam

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Firm

Model No. VLG-1745-12D3 Length 135/135 mm

Combies 堅顧

Cinch 主控

Model No. VLG-852AD4 Length 129/129 mm

Model No. VLG-1749A OD 34/32/30 mm Length 130/130 mm

Warp 握拳

Model No. VLG-1541AD2 Length 132/132 mm

Fly 飛舞

Model No. VLG-1189AD3 Length 140/140 mm Model No. VLG-1189-1AD3 Length 95/95 mm

Steady

Model No. VLG-1816-11D2 Length 135/135 mm Model No. VLG-1816-11D2L Length 135/135 mm

Vicious 強勁

Model No. VLG-1185AD3 Length 138/138 mm

Triple-E

Model No. VLG-1670D3 Length 132/132 mm

Classy

Model No. VLG-1565D3 Length 135/135 mm

Flow 不息

Model No. VLG-649AD2 Length 135/135 mm Model No. VLG-649-1AD2 Length 92/92 mm

Model No. VLG-1839AD2(S) Length 131.7/131.7 mm Model No. VLG-1839AD2(L) Length 140/140 mm

Model No. VLG-1859D3 Length 136/136 mm Model No. VLG-1859-1D3 Length 95/95 mm

NEW COLLECTION

Vine Wrap

Vine Wrap

VLT-8111

VLT-1001 /VLT-1001SG

Elastic Wrap

VLT-1011SG

VLT-7109

Silicone Wrap

VLT-6093

Elastic Wrap

VLT-5102SG

Skin Wrap

Elastic Wrap

VLT-5079HD2

VLT-2023HD2-R (REFLECTIVE)

VLT-5079HD2-R (REFLECTIVE)

Skin Wrap

VLT-2023HD2

VLT-2019HD2-R (REFLECTIVE)

VLT-2019LH

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For more product information, please refer to the product pages on Velo Contact Points. Or visit the official website: www.velosaddles.com