V for Victory

What better way to celebrate one's race win than having both arms in the air? The header of this blog says "looking good= winning", but one day, you might actually win a race. When that happens, you better be prepared to look good while winning! Until then, read on to get some tips on how to celebrate your race win in style.

Cyclingtipsblog actually showcased a good list of victory salutes, so it would be redundant for me to repeat what was already mentioned. Instead, I will review some of the most stylish victory salutes in the 2011 season.

The jersey kiss by Belgian national champion, Philippe Gilbert.

To show everyone how much you love your team (or your country in Phil's case), pull up your jersey and give it a kiss. Preferably after slaughtering everyone else on an uphill finish. Gilbert can do no wrong.

Tyler Farrar's "W".

Farrar's surprisingly Euro victory salute. He shines a big "W" to commemorate his training partner and best friend, Wouter Weylandt, who sadly passed away this May.

Borut Bozic with the "Prom Date".

This is an excellent victory salute because you can make fun of it, but at the same time shows genuine emotions. In this picture, Bozic looks like the girl of his dreams just asked him to be her prom date, hence both hands clutching his chest in joy, but he is obviously very happy to have crossed the line first.

Cadel Evans barely broke a sweat.

Evans won this tough uphill finish, but to show how easy it was for him, he nonchalantly wipes his forehead, as if that was the only drip of sweat he broke in the race. Very well done Cadel. p/s: Don't make fun of him, or he'll cut your head off.

The first Faux Pas Friday was very well received, so instead having them on last Friday of the month, FPFs will be featured on Fridays in between style tips. That means there will be a new post every Friday!