Rule #9 - If you are riding in bad weather, it means you are hard. End of.
Rule #10- It never gets easier, you just go faster (Greg Lemond)
Rule #12 - The correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number you currently own. Another way to express this is s-1, where s is the number which will force you and your partner to split.
Rule#16 - Respect the jersey - only wear the rainbow stripes or a yellow jersey if you are a World Champion or TDF leader !