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Why the UCI needs to make more money
Cor, the Tour of Beijing has ruffled feathers among the noisy few. For all the cries of despair, you’d think the world of cycling was coming to an end. I’m going to cut straight in: the value to the sport of accessing markets where cycling is a ingrained activity is vital for its survival. A solvent, well-financed UCI is equally important to cycling’s future. And if you’re looking for a financial…
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Category Archives: Clothing
Hi-Viz yellow, a blot and a blight on the landscape
If tomorrow you burn your hi-Viz jacket or bib, then you will have done something to restore a little bit of beauty to the experience of cycling Continue reading
Champagne Charlott’ and their amazing kit
Even Mario Cipollini would be jealous. He only ever managed to go as far as having Pamela Anderson taped to his stem. In case you’re wondering, Charlott’ is a direct sales lingerie company, and Club Champagne Charlott’ are the cycling … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Professional, Video
Tagged "Mario Cipollini", Champagne Charlott', kit, video, youtube
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Rapha + Paul Smith SS11 video promo
(Via Racefietsblog.nl) Not sure why I didn’t notice this earlier. Rapha + Paul Smith SS11 from RAPHA on Vimeo. http://www.rapha.cc/shop/paul-smith Director: Ben Ingham Photography: Ben Ingham and Patrick Scola Editor: Owynne Dawkins Sound: Soundfly
Posted in Clothing, Fashion, Rapha, Video
Tagged Ben Ingham, clothing, Fashion, Paul Smith, Rapha, SS11, video, vimeo
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Fred Perry polo shirt homage to the classic Ford France jersey of Jacques Anquetil
Lovely looking Fred Perry polo shirt spotted over on Selectism. There’s something about it which reminds me strongly of the classic Ford France-Gitane kit worn by Anquetil in 1965 (and the fantastic Brit, Vin Denson). Not available until autumn/winter 2011 and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Fashion
Tagged "Jacques Anquetil", "polo shirt", "Vin Denson", Fashion, Ford France, Fred Perry, homage
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The most amazing goodie bag of Liquigas kit arrived today
My friend Perry is one lucky man: His day job is playing guitar in Pendulum which means he gets to rock it on a regular basis. It also means he has plenty of time to ride his bikes (he has … Continue reading
Christmas gift haul
Clearly the letter writing campaign worked!
Team Bee jersey update
So far I think I’ve got six (6) expressions of interest in the Team Bee jersey. Just need four more to make the minimum and then I’ll start the process of ordering. So if you are interested and haven’t already … Continue reading
Team Bee short sleeve jersey design v0.1
I’ve been knocking this idea about in my head for a while now: Team Bee So as I had some time on my hands this morning while waiting for the repair man to come and look at our washing machine, … Continue reading
Styling it in Cancun with Alexandre Vinokourov
(via yay! cycling) Vino wearing Rayban Aviators, John Galliano T-shirt, unidentified 3/4 length jeans and sandals which look like they might be Prada. Could his look be any more clearly that of a “wealthy man from former soviet bloc country”? … Continue reading
Rapha Embrocation review
The leading luxury brand in cycling seems to be in a period of diversification which includes a push into product sectors such as holidays and womenswear. The Rapha Embrocation falls into what could loosely be termed as “toiletries”, as part … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Cyclocross, Product Reviews, Rapha, Recommendations, Reviews, Winter kit
Tagged cyclocross, product, product review, product reviews, Rapha, review, skincare, winter embrocation
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