I first noticed this brand around the time of the tragic Orlando club shooting in the States. They had a wonderful message of positivity and love and just so happened to have a rainbow sock for purchase to show support for LGBT communities everywhere. But that's not all they are. They are exploration-positive, outdoor-positive and... Continue Reading →
dhb (Wiggle) Design Inspiration
This interview on the Wiggle blog is from the dhb designer Tom NoLastName on inspiration and design of the dhb lines of kit. Is it believable? Sure. Is Tom real? Dunno. I DO know that the dhb kit, especially the Blok range, is unbelievably comfortable, stylish, bold and fits better than anything (including kit twice... Continue Reading →
High Fashion for the Bike
Maybe not yet incorporating lycra, students from Otis Design in California were designing couture fashion for women on the bike. Personally, I don't care to dress like Sex and the City everyday but bike fashion DESERVES an injection of more style for women, always. https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2016/mar/10/otis-fashion-design-students-create-bicycling-outf/
Strongher: Great Kit and Excellent Mission
Strongher is led by professional cyclists and a diverse and experienced network of ambassadors who want to connect the professional and grassroots worlds. The idea is to unify all the various global women’s cycling initiatives under a shared and common goal to continue the development of women’s cycling, giving women a stage to show themselves and... Continue Reading →
Velorosa Fills the Need
Two Des Moines women weren't pleased with the selection of women's cycling apparel so they started making it themselves. Velorosa Cycling launched one year ago after co-owners Kim Hopkins and Lisa Carponelli say they saw a need for women's cycling gear that fits a woman's body. http://whotv.com/2016/07/19/iowa-women-creating-cycling-apparel-for-a-womans-body-style/ That's what I'm talking about! BY WOMEN, FOR... Continue Reading →
The N+1 Formula Applies to Clothing…
Oh man, I suffer from hand-wringing over purchases of expensive cycling kit and accessories all too often. I look over at my already overstuffed drawers and try to convince myself that I need something new or "different" and watch my wallet get smaller. The bloggers at Headset Press express this adroitly in their newest post,... Continue Reading →
Reviews on the Way
Do you ever notice how reviews on kit are always positive? Maybe they pick at a point here or there but the reviewer always magically ends up saying it’s their favorite kit in the last paragraph. I never did understand that. Really? Every kit you receive is your favorite? Makes me think they have to... Continue Reading →
Take a Closer Look at Pedla
PEDLA: More than an Instagram Brand
Father’s Day Sales
Many brands you know and love are celebrating Father's Day holiday and are posting sale prices and specials that we will keep track of here. Keep checking back for more updates and please comment below with additions you've seen. Café du Cycliste - free socks (excluding merino) with every jersey purchase until June 19 with code... Continue Reading →