Ride into our Boxing Week Sale

Dapper w/capper: Richard styling the Tifosi cycling cap.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Ride into our Boxing Day 30% Sale with our handmade classic cycling caps. It's our lowest prices of the season. Get 30% off all our in-stock cycling caps, until January 1 or until quantities last.

Use coupon code: BOX30


Please note: all sale cycling caps are final sale only.

TGIF: The Sherbourne Winter Cap made for CurbKit

The Sherbourne Winter Cap 

Al photos courtesy: CurbKit

It's very exciting to be creating more and more custom caps locally. The fact that the Lower Mainland has a growing biking community is not a surprise. Good bike routes, challenging terrain, enthusiastic riders and being able to bike all year round is a certain advantage. A short while ago I was contacted from Philip of CurbKit, a small cycling apparel company based in Vancouver, with interest for a custom winter cycling cap.

Introducing our newest custom wool winter cap proudly made for CurbKit...

The Sherbourne Winter Cycling Cap.

Pre-washed 100% navy blue wool, bamboo cotton earflap & 

made to fit comfortably under a helmet.

Available here.

TGIF: Give a Etsy gift card this Christmas & Partnering up with Lone Wolf Cycling

Merry Christmas!

Can't decide on which of our cycling caps to gift this Christmas. How about giving your love one a Etsy gift card!

It's easy start here and for additional information, here.

We are proud to be partnering up with Lone Wolf Cycling with new winter caps...

Cyber Monday: It's Here!

We're turning our Black Friday Sale into Cyber Monday Sale for another 24 hours!

Get 25% off every in-stock cycling cap thru the end of November 30 (23:59 PST). Excluding custom orders.

Enjoy and use coupon code: BLACK25

Black Friday Sale: 25% Off

Why wait for Black Friday, enjoy 25% off any of our in stock Red Dots Cycling caps (excluding custom orders) today thru Sunday November 29 (11:59 PST). A don't forget you also receive free shipping on the second item.

Use coupon code: BLACK25

La Fabrica Girona: Our connection has never been closer.

Words to live by...

'Life is too short for Bad Coffee.'

via @LaFabricaGirona

La Fabrica Girona Spain is far away from Vancouver. In a way, our connection has never been closer.

Both cities share the love for the bicycle, that's where it stops. The cycling culture is deeply rooted in Spain, made famous by the many pro cyclists that live there. Now, two expats are helping bring coffee culture to Girona... Amber and Christian Meier.

They are a popular couple and have numerous articles written on their unique business. Christian is a pro rider for Orica GreenEDGE and coffee aficionado. A while ago, he sent us a email that they were about to open a cycling theme cafe and expressed keen interest to sell our cycling caps. We couldn't be happier. We regularly follow Orica GreenEDGE especially the exploits of Christian and Sven Tuft.

After a few emails back and forth we have made arrangements to now have our cycling caps in their cycling theme cafe in Girona, Spain!

We're hopeful to, one day,  journey over to Girona to meet them, enjoy their coffee and personally deliver some more of our caps!


Globe and Mail article here.

TGIF: Custom Seven Cycles Summer 2015 Linen Cap

Courtesy Seven Cycles

We are very happy to, once again,  be working with Seven Cycles on their custom summer cycling cap. Their cap was made from linen/cotton that has great wicking properties, comfort for a light weight cap. Now available exclusively at Seven Cycles, get yours now while they last.

Saint Jean Baptiste and Canada Day Free Shipping Week

Happy Free Shipping!

Today is Saint Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec and Canada Day is July 1st. We're celebrating with Free Shipping on everything in our shop! We will apply free shipping at the checkout to make it easy and quick. Offer: June 24 - July 1.

Red Dots Cycling Shop

Ride on!

Ride on over to Hors Categorie in Montreal for our cycling caps!

Cycling in beautiful Montreal?

Ride on over to our friends at Hors Categorie for a good selection of our cycling caps!

Happy Thanksgiving Day!: Use Coupon Code FREESHIPPING

Falling for Mont Royal

photo Red Dots Cycling

Today's Thanksgiving Day.

We are offering free shipping world wide on everything in our shop.

At checkout just use coupon code: FREESHIPPING

Valid for today only.

No More Email Glitch.

Computer technology works wonderfully until something goes wrong.

We just noticed our email re-direction was down. So, we've been receiving some mail and missed quite a few. Our online business is via email and we believe a third of our email bounced back to the recipients without our knowledge. Customer service is important to us and we do answer our email within 24 hrs. We apologize that we missed you. Fortunately, a few of our older customers have let us know and now the problem has been solved. 

If you have any enquires, questions or comments, we are happy to answer them. Thank you!

Our email: info@reddotscycling.ca

Time Off On The Horizon

On my recent Frfuggitivi ride, conversation was about our cycling cap business and Matt asked me, "Is this what I do full-time?" 

Yes it is. And, we're noticing our little business is becoming busier especially with custom cap orders.  

In fact, the workload has increased so much that we find ourselves working every day. Our plan is to catch some sun this summer and, perhaps, take some time off. Even though we may have to work on some weekends to fulfill production, we will keep business emails to Monday thru Friday only. 

Thanks to all of our customers for your continued support and... keep on riding.

Carolle & Richard

TGIF: Custom Caps ...Go!

Our custom Café Roubaix cycling cap.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Our custom cycling cap orders are growing.

As our business is growing we're learning to adapt with a new change...

We're currently involved with three custom cap orders, at times a juggling act. For sure it can be  challenging and actually a lot of fun. So, we plan a productive weekend ahead!

Our Spring Collection Caps Now At Raiment Bicycle Life!

courtesy @raimentcc

This is no April Fool's joke!

Our new Spring Collection of fine handmade cycling caps are now available from our friends at Raiment Bicycle Life!

The sun is shining, ride on over and pick up a cap or two for Spring riding!

TGIF: In Training for Spring & 25% Off Sale Now On!

We are 'in training' for the upcoming season!

Since Canada Post has raised their shipping rates, we have decided to go against the grain and offer to our fantastic customers... Free Shipping on multiple orders! That's right. You pay shipping on your first item. Now it's time to stock up and order more!



Our 25% off Sale is now on. This is on selected, discontinued caps and wallets.



We have been using January as a time to clean up the shop, make custom cycling caps and discovering new suppliers. Spring is around the corner and new caps are due out soon!




Have a good Friday!

Richard

Shipping Rates Increase

We would like to advise our customers that Canada Post has increased shipping rates. As we try our best to provide low cost shipping we will continue to use the affordable Canada Post standard airmail delivery service!

Happy New Year!

2013 was extremely exciting for us. The highlight was acquiring our new embroidery machine and able to offer embroidered cycling caps. We have many cycling cap projects on the drawing board and we look forward to riding forward into 2014. 

Thank you to our many customers that have helped shape us into who we are today.

Happy New Year!

Carolle & Richard

First Look: Raiment Cycling Clothing

all photos Red Dots Cycling

Yesterday, I decided to see our cycling caps, now available at the new Raiment Cycling Clothing (247 W. Broadway, Vancouver).

I walked into the new location about 4-times the size of the old shop formerly at Musette Caffe, and saw our well displayed cycling caps.

Our summer/fall/winter caps...

Raiment is on busy W. Broadway and I believe it has the right cycling exposure front and center next to their  headquarters, La Bicicletta Pro Shop.

I had a nice chat with the friendly clerk and I'm proud to hear that our caps are both admired for their design and the importance they are locally produced. The same words echoed to me by owner, Kevin. 

Next door to La Bicicletta Pro Shop...

I invite you to go visit Raiment Cycling Clothing and try on one of our Summer/Fall/Winter cycling caps - you'll want to add a few to your cycling kit. 

A footnote: After my visit to Raiment I immediately posted on our Facebook page and shortly afterwards Chris posted, 'Just came in and picked up a winter cap. Cozy!'

Thanks and enjoy your winter cap Chris!

A huge wall size Fausto warmly greets you!

Richard

Chapeau Hors Catégorie!

Grand Tour a porter...

La Francaise, Viva La Corsa Rosa & Vuelta El Toro!

via horscatégorie

It's heartwarming that our cycling caps are now offered at Hors Catégorie in Montréal.

Carolle is originally from Sept-îles and lived many years in Montréal. We both momentarily lived in the Plateau Mont Royal and my Marinoni was made in Terrebonne, so it's like 'full-circle' for us.

Hors Catégorie is a bike boutique store. I haven't been there... yet.

From what I can gather from their website, they offer custom bike fitting and service, high quality products - embracing the passion for cycling. We wholeheartedly share in the same passion for cycling.

A short while ago, Fred Landry contacted us in search of high quality cycling caps and accessories -made in Canada. Through the power of the Internet, we made a connection. Is it coincidence that Red Dots Cycling is similar with Hors Catégorie?



Chapeau!

Richard

TGIF: Pfaff Time!

Photo Red Dots Cycling

We have been Pfaff Again!

Thanks to Sabine of Pfaff on Granville for a few goodies we picked up yesterday!

When we bought our dream machine, we had a bag of goodies as part of a special promotion. I'm excited to discover  a box of 12 huge spools of embroidery thread. Any sewer knows that one can never have enough of thread! 

The special bonus promotion I received with my Pfaff Creative 3.0!

Photo Red Dots Cycling

And not to mention the Pfaff exclusive scissor collection!

I'm in Pfaff heaven! I don't know all the specific tools, but I'll soon happily, figure it out. One thing is that I do admire the Pfaff craftsmanship! It's always fun to visit the Pfaff store. They have so many goodies and have extended their line of sewing machines. Sabine is most welcoming and she gives demos on all of the machines. And, she also encourages you to try the machine. The Pfaff display is worth a look showcasing most of their wonderful machines throughout their history. 

When I purchased my embroidery machine, I mentioned to Sabine that I wanted another machine just for rubber... and MAYBE they would have an older machine for me to use. Well, Sabine quickly said that they would find an old machine for me. I didn't want anything too new, I wanted an all-metal tank of a machine, to replace my old beloved Singer Fashionmate.

When I picked up my bag of goodies I was surprised in what was waiting for me! It's a Pfaff model 96! It is an older machine and I tried to find out the origin of the machine online. What a wonderful machine it is! Made in West Germany all mechanical and built like a Panzer. I have tested some rubber and it will be perfect!

Along with my serger and embroidery machine - I'm extremely happy to have another Pfaff in my family! 

Thanks to Sabine of Pfaff on Granville for her expert help and to make it easier for me to find my dream machine!

Part of the amazing machines on display!

Photo Red Dots Cycling

Sabine points out the details of my new Pfaff type 96!

Photo Red Dots Cycling

Carolle