Maillot a pois rouges: Jerome Pineau

Jerome Pineau, stage 7, 2010 Tour de France.

photo Lionel Bonaventure

The Heron Cycling Cap

The Heron Cycling Cap,

honoring Fausto Coppi to be the first to win 

on top of l'Alpe du Huez, 1952 Tour de France.

photo Red Dots Cycling 

L'Alpe d'Huez is one of cycling's most famous climbs. A challenge it is; 21 bends, 13.8 kms. In the 1952 Tour de France, l'Alpe made it's first appearance. Il Campionissimo, Fausto Coppi easily won the 266 km stage ... the Heron soars!

TGIF: New - The Heron Cycling Cap

We searched high and low for this aqua ribbon and finally have it. Last Spring we created Il Campionissimo. Now, here is our second cap with the aqua ribbon.

Introducing The Heron Cycling Cap!

Our inspiration is Fausto Coppi notably brilliantly winning the the inaugural mountain stage on Alpe d'Huez, 1952 Tour de France. You can read my post here.

We hope flying like the Heron is your inspiration too!

Available here.

TGIF: Custom Caps Part 3, Marinoni Time & Grand Départ - Two Styles

photo Red Dots Cycling

TGIF opens with our 3rd installment of our recent custom cycling caps enjoyed throughout the world.  From left to right: Shan & Shan Inc. (Australia) & D - D (Massachusetts, USA). 

The D - D custom cap is Dusk to Dawn, a night ride event in the USA. Our client required a reflective ribbon in which we sourced locally to find. 

Saturday is Marinoni Time...

Carolle and I are anticipating the upcoming film, 'Marinoni' at the VIFF!

Now back in stock, Grand Départ Cycling Caps with two choices...

Our new Grand Départ cycling caps are uniquely offered in two styles: Yellow (for the maillot jaune of le Tour) or Vintage Cream (retro throwback honoring the old French teams). Vive le Grand Départ!

Richard

TGIF: Maillot à pois rouges: Giancarlo Bellini & Il Campionissimo Back In Stock

1976 Tour:

Giancarlo Bellini in KoMs jersey! 

An Italian theme this TGIF...

 Our maillot à pois rouges honors Italian grimpeur, Giancarlo Bellini winning the KoMs classification in the 1976 Tour!

Honoring an Italian legend... Our

popular Il Campionissimo is now back in stock!

photo Red Dots Cycling

We are happy to announce our popular summer cap with a retro look, Il Campionissimo size: M/L is back in stock! It's the perfect riding companion on your hot rides - made from fast wicking, lightweight, cool/comfortable and durable linen/cotton. And, we made this handmade cap in white to reflect the sun's rays. The black under brim helps keep the sun's glare from out of your eyes.

Forza Italia!

CapsNotHats: Romain Bardet

Chapeau!

Romain Bardet (6th overall).

via TourdeFrance

TGIF: New Cycling Cap: Welcome le Grand Départ! & A Scotch Date

Two New Versions: The Grand Départ cycling caps!

photo Red Dots Cycling

Sometimes good and not so good things happen, we are happy to solve our recent delay issues and get back to good news to launch our new cycling cap... The Grand Départ!

The Tour de France is mightily huge and French riders are excitingly challenging for the podium.  Our French tribute has two versions; Version 1; French royal blue linen/cotton, full yellow ribbon, embroidered 'rd' with yellow dots (influenced by the yellow jersey) and a bold handmade French tricolor ribbon. Version 2; Everything the same as version 1, we decided to go for a retro look with a full vintage white ribbon. 

Vive le Tour, Vive le France, Vive le Grand Départ!

Now available here.

I know it's only a few days before my birthday, but I received this from Carolle...

I can't wait to taste this!

photo Red Dots Cycling

Richard

Le Tour de Polka Dots

photo James Startt

TGIF: Beer Of Our Day & Our Machine Is Back

New brims ready for the new caps - due out very soon!

photo Red Dots Cycling

TGIF!

We're extra happy today. Whilst it's Friday, it's sushi day and our beer of choice today is Vancouver's own - Stanley Park Belgian style pilsner. Hit's the spot!

Why are we happy? Richard picked up our repaired Pfaff machine and our production is returning back to normal. You have all been amazing waiting patiently for our new cycling cap. We're busy putting the finishing touches on them and they will be available very soon. Thank you!

Hits the spot!

photo Red Dots Cycling

And, don't forget with every order you will receive (1) Free limited edition 100th Tdf inner tube wallet, with our compliments. Hurry now ...while quantities last.

Enjoy le Tour everyone!

Carolle

TGIF: Road Holland, 'What do you think about the Tour?' Custom Road Holland Cap, Jensie, Cyril Lemoine & Going With The Flow

We love the Polka Dots Lion with race leader Vincenzo Nibali.

courtesy Road Holland

The clever, quirky, entertaining and revealing Road Holland video is back. Jonathan is wild for the Tour as we are, so proudly wearing our custom cap he set out to ask folks down Palm Beach, Florida, 'What do you think about the Tour?' You may be surprised with most of the answers!

Many thanks to Richard for sending me some more photos of folks sporting the custom Road Holland cycling caps at the recent Bike Virginia cycle event!

all photos courtesy Road Holland.

Les Maillot à pois rouges...

yesterday...

Jens Voigt, 1998.

... and today.

Cyril Lemoine, stage 5 

UPDATE of our new cap....

During the last few weeks, we are reminded  - you have to go with the flow.

Our fabric shipment was delayed along with equipment breakdowns and yet amazingly still we pulled out most of our custom orders. Meanwhile our restocking of our regular caps have suffered. And, the launched of our new cap has been delayed. Yes it's work in progress...

Thanks for your patience. 

Our Custom Guvnors' Assembly Cap In London

Tour de France, Tour de London

via Adrian McCarthy

It's always a treat to see our cycling caps on displayed and enjoyed somewhere around the world. Today, we would like to thank Adrian for this excellent image of the Guvnors' Assembly cycling cap on stage 3 in London - Chapeau!

You can order your custom Guvnors' Assembly cycling cap here.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Vive le Tour de France Offer

100th TdF inner tube wallet

photos Red Dots Cycling

We have a Tour de France offering...

We have a small amount (a dozen) of 100th TdF inner tube wallets remaining from last year. This is a special limited edition and made to commemorate the 100th Tour de France. This wonderful wallet is amazingly light and the recycled rubber will look better with age. These wallets are handy and designed to hold some bill notes and some cards. Each unique pouch measures approximately 4 1/2” X 6” open and  4 1/2” X 3" folded and include unique embroidery and French ribbon.

Starting today as a special limited time offer, while quantities last..

with every order we will include... (1) bonus 100th TdF inner tube wallet at no extra cost!

Note: We use recycled inner tubes - all wallets will be slightly different and not exactly as shown.

Go ahead and make your purchase and we will include one handy 100th TdF inner tube wallet with your order. Vive le Tour de France!

Sorry, that's my money and credit card - not included!

Richard

TGIF: Road Holland Custom Cap For Bike Virginia, Making 50' Of Custom Ribbon, TdF & New Cap Update.

The Road Holland serious & stylish duo: 

Jonathan Schneider (left) & Richard Grossman (far right)

Photos courtesy from roadholland.com

TGIF opens with our recent custom cycling cap collaboration with our friends of Road Holland: the makers of excellent cycling jerseys based in Florida. Richard Grossman contacted me requesting custom caps for their Bike Virginia cycle event. It was a success and may I say Jonathan and Richard look supremely dapper in our custom cycling cap paired with their cool Hilversum jersey - that I also own.  We thank Jonathan and Richard!

The always entertaining Jonathan at Bike Virginia including our custom Road Holland cycling cap...

Once again, we are busy with yet another custom cap order - so busy we've decided to bring in the extra artillery...

Tour de Custom Ribbon...

When the going gets tough our Pfaff 96 gets going!

photo Red Dots Cycling

I have been recruited to work on our Pfaff 96 mechanical sewing machine, we lovingly nicknamed - The Panzer. See photo above - that's me making 50' of custom handmade ribbon for our current order!

We are excited the Tour de France is tomorrow. And, Carolle and I will be up early to watch it live - around 5 AM.


An update on our new cycling cap: Due to unforeseen circumstances we've delayed the launch of our new cap. We planned on introducing it for tomorrow's stage 1 of the Tour only to be delayed until next week!

Richard

TGIF: Guvnors' Assembly Custom Caps At L'Eroica Britannia & Maillot à pois rouges: Pierre Rolland

Chapeau!

Many thanks to Guvnors' Assembly riders at the recent L'Erocia Britannia. The riders made our custom made Guvnors' Assembly cycling caps looked the rage at the vintage bike ride!

More photos here.

Guvnors' Assembly Custom Cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

Update: We are working on our new cycling cap and we are feeling confident to have it out for the start of the Tour de France, July 5!

Maillot à lois rouges...

Pierre Rolland will be back to ride the 2014 Tour de France.

TGIF: The Wait Is Over: New Tifosi Cycling Cap, Jam 'SKA' Price, Pennine Cycles & Chava

Tifosi Cycling Cap

photo by Red Dots Cycling

Italian is the buzz word for today's TGIF!

The wait is over. We have been advertising this new cap since January. However, production was postponed due to custom orders. We're excited to launch our newest Tifosi cycling cap!

Our admiration and love for Italian cycling holds no bounds, coinciding with the exciting Tirreno Adriatico stage race. Tradition is the key in making the Tifosi, we include a handmade Italian tricolor consisting of 3 ribbons sewn together. Made from pre-washed black linen/cotton for durability, comfort and wicking properties it is our favorite fabric. We use a standard 100% pre-washed cotton wicking band, adding a fiery red linen/cotton under brim. Our embroidered Red Dots logo includes a special Italian tricolor.

So, go ahead and get your TIFOSI CYCLING CAP, show your support because it's FAN-tastic!

From the UK...

Thanks to Jam Price for sending us this photo of himself styling the SKA-licious cycling cap!

From Yorkshire, UK ...

This is would be the perfect choice for our company bike!

Red Dots in Reynolds steel!

Coinciding with 2014 Tour de France, the Grand Depart starts in Leeds, West Yorkshire July, 5. 

Pennine Cycles hand build a special series of frames for the Tour. You know our choice!

Don't forget! When you purchase more than one item you pay shipping only on your first item. Go ahead and buy more and save!

Here's our maillot à pois rouges...

The ever popular Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling), 2014 Paris-Nice.

maillot à pois rouges: Pierre Rolland

2013 TdF.

I'm not a huge fan of the polka dot shorts, so here is KoMs Pierre Rolland tricked in the red polka dots, including Colnago!

TGIF: Thinker by Road Holland & Vive la Francaise!

Courtesy RoadHolland

We're very happy to collaborate...

Sharing ideas with like minded folks like Jonathan co-owner of Road Holland. Makers of superb, classic design cycling jerseys, made in Florida. Last July (Tour de France time), Jonathan contacted me of our Le Tour 100 cycling cap and I was more than happy to send him one. That's the image of Jonathan looking like the 'Thinker' with our Le Tour 100 cycling cap. We love the pose, the jersey and our cycling cap.

Our Le Tour 100 cycling cap is a limited edition cap with our own designed and produced embroidery - on sale while quantities last!

Le Tour 100 cycling cap

La Francaise

photo Red Dots Cycling

French Revolution...

Our love for linen/cotton holds no bounds. Linen is an amazing fabric; lightweight, breathable, anti-bacterial, wicks moisture rapidly, will keep you cool when it's hot and warm when it's cold. We are working on a new production of La Francaise, made from linen/cotton due out soon.


La Francaise cycling cap

Richard

Le Tour 100: 'Another Cracking Cap!'

We're extremely proud of our cycling caps and this morning we received this wonderful comment from David in the UK about our Le Tour 100 Cycling Cap!

Thank you David and enjoy!

Celebrating the 100th edition of Le Tour.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Le Tour 100 Cycling Cap

TGIF: We Support Caps Not Hats

Thanks to Bill Strickland.

Carolle and I embrace and support the CapsNotHats movement. Not only making cycling caps stir our passion for cycling we believe that cycling caps should replace the baseball hat on the podium. And, baseball hats should belong in baseball. It would be odd if baseball players started to wear cycling caps. 

If there's any proof that cycling caps are making a comeback look no further to the Tour de France and we thank Omega Pharma for giving the cycling cap due respect!

#capsnothats

Chapeau to...

Capsnothats supported by Mark Cavendish, 2013 Tour.

And...

Thanks to Adam Farabaugh (Equipe Garneau-Quebecor),

2013 Tour of Alberta

Merci Le Tour!