Vive la Francaise Cycling Cap

La Francaise cycling cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

We are re-introducing our popular La Francaise cycling cap. And here is a new twist on our old favorite...

Sometimes things happen for a good reason. We could not find the cotton spandex fabric we originally use for this cap. Phasing out the cap was not an option- folks were adamant and have asked for it. We are happy to find a better alternative ... offer the fabric in linen/cotton!

Our love for linen/cotton holds no bounds. It beats cotton/spandex in many ways; it's comfortable, wicks and breathes well. Every aspect of the handmade navy blue cap remains the same; French tricolor ribbon on top of brim, red under brim and our embroidered logo. And, of course, we pre-wash all fabric to prevent shrinkage.

Currently, the small/medium caps are sold out and more are on the way.

Vive la Francaise!

New Fabric Has Arrived

Oh beautiful!

photo Red Dots Cycling.

We received a nice selection of fabrics from our new supplier!

Perfect timing - this fabric will be used for our Spring collection of cycling caps. We are very excited to bring back a few favorite colors in linen/cotton and two new light weight fabrics in cotton/spandex. First big task is pre-washing all of our fabric before we begin production to avoid shrinkage.

Richard

TGIF: New Tempo Bianco Cycling Cap, Cyclingart Cards at Musette Caffe & Testimonials Well Received!

Tempo Bianco Cycling Cap

Red Dots Cycling

Today is the launch of the first cycling cap of our new Spring collection...

Introducing the new Tempo Bianco cycling cap!
Made from linen/cotton, dark grey with a bold white grosgrain ribbon. Both sizes available: S/M and M/L.

Our motto...

The Giro is not unfamiliar without snow, we make sure you'll ride in... Tempo Bianco!

Cyclingart cards at Musette Caffe!

photo Cyclingart

Richard's new Series A of Cyclingart cards are in stock at Musette Caffe, Burrard Street location. The perfect gift for cycling fans, Richard delves into cycling history and comes up with striking period specific cycle racing vignettes from the past!

We are grateful of the comments we receive for our cycling caps. Thank you to our most recent testimonials...

Carolle

Approved by Bill Strickland

Bill Strickland, the other half of capsnothats and bicycle.com writer, sent us a tweet! Thank you!

Fight the Polar Vortex with our Winter Cycling Caps

Weather forecasters are predicting the 'polar vortex freeze' is back for central, eastern Canada. Many parts of North America is currently gripped in Winter's icy grasp. That means bone-chilling cold. How about one of our all Wool (and warm) winter cycling caps? We use 100% Italian wool in our: L'Enfer du Nord, Black Sheep and Release the Hounds-tooth caps. All of our winter cycling caps are adapted for your winter rides or pretty much anything you do outdoors. We know that our winter caps are used for equestrian riding fitting well under the helmet. Oh, they also are made to fit comfortably under a cycling helmet ...safety, comfort and looks!

Beat the polar vortex freeze with some 'Hell'

L'Enfer du Nord winter cap

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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!

TGIF: Sale On and the Green Monster Smoothie

Vuelta El Toro cycling cap on Sale!

photo Red Dots Cycling

As we are coming closer to deciding our new Spring/Summer cycling caps we still have to clear our shelves of discontinued caps. That means we have taken 25% OFF selected items in the shop. Check them out because once they are gone... they GONE!

25% OFF Shop.

what is green and full of goodness...

it's the green monster smoothie!
photo Red Dots Cycling

Carolle and I have discovered a new smoothie with organic baby spinach, peanut butter, bananas, milk, Chia seeds, I hope I didn't miss anything else... called, the Green Monster! It's crazy heathy and should ramp up my pre-ride or post-ride regime. I do not get any endorsements for this but upon some research, spinach is very good for us:

Excellent source of vitamin A, C, K, iron, fiber, folate and lutein. 

Chia seeds are something else. First time that I'm using this and I discovered these little seeds are a great source of omega-3 fats, phosphorus, Manganese and protein. Here's to the Green Monster and improved health! 

Richard

25% Off on Selected Discontinued Cycling Caps & Wallets!

Le Tour 100 special edition embroidered cycling cap

now on sale!

photo Red Dots Cycling

We have a Sale!

It's a new year, and we have a few cycling caps and wallets that are discontinued. We are in the process of designing the new Spring/Summer cycling cap collection and we need to clear our shelves.  

We have taken 25% off on selected items to make your shopping experience fast and painless - so go ahead and order. Quantities are limited, once it's gone it's... GONE!

Check out our shop section...

SALE 25%

Richard

TGIF: Ciao! The Italians are coming!

Just one of the things we make...

Italian tricolor ribbon

photo Red Dots Cycling

We are busy... making our own Italian tricolor ribbon. Why? Because we are brewing up something (hint: a new cycling cap) ...Italian. Coming soon!

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

TGIF: Winter Cycling Cap Going Horseback Riding, Cycling Inquisition Colombian Winter Caps & Free Shipping

We are very happy our winter cycling caps are used for ...horseback riding. This from Chloé Baril...

'It fits perfectly under my equestrian helmet, being warm enough and on top that it's beautiful!'

'Huge thanks this cap is the best thing I can hope for.'

Thanks Chloé, and we are very happy you are enjoying our Presta Winter Cap and being especially inventive!

Go Colombian!

Today, we shipped off another batch of custom Colombian winter caps for Cycling Inquisition. Check back with Klaus' blog, soon, for your chance to purchase an 100% Italian wool winter cycling cap in Colombian colors! 

Free Shipping!

That's right! Everything in our online shop includes Free Shipping until January 2.

A steep climb or a heck of a descent?

Happy Holidays!

Boxing Week Free Shipping!

Black Sheep Winter Cycling Cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

As we are enjoying the holidays and planning new cycling caps, we would like to thank all of our customers with...


FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING IN OUR SHOP UNTIL JANUARY 2ND!



Happy shopping!

New nuts n' bolts Piccola recycled inner tube wallet

photo Red Dots Cycling

TGIF: Merry Christmas!

Carolle and I finally can see a Christmas break on the horizon. As we get ready to embrace the holidays we want to wish...

A hearty Thank You, and you know who you are, to all of our customers for making this winter season our most successful. Our winter cycling caps are more popular than ever selling world wide as far as Romania.

And, a special Thank You to all of our retailers for helping us spread the Red Dots Cycling love; Raiment, Musette Caffe, Keep Pedaling, Seven Cycles, Honey Bikes, Ride Studio Cafe and Hors Categorie.

We intend to take a short break, recharge, rest and reflect on this year and eagerly look forward to 2014 - with new cycling caps and a few surprises!


Merry Christmas to All!

Richard

Limited Edition Viva La Corsa Rosa & Venga Venga Cycling Caps

Viva La Corsa Rosa

photo Red Dots Cycling

We got a little help from Santa's helpers before Christmas...

Our Viva La Corsa Rosa cycling cap is now back in stock. There is only a limited number of caps available, once it's gone... it's GONE!

Venga Venga!

photo Red Dots Cycling

Our wool blend Venga Venga! cycling cap is fully stock with both sizes; S/M & M/L!

Comparison Chart for our Winter Cycling Caps

via Red Dots Cycling

Folks have asked us how our winter caps compare to one another...

We came up with a quick chart comparing the four models currently on our Etsy site.

This winter season we have been noticing huge popularity of our winter caps. It has been growing steadily every winter. 

And, by far our best selling winter cycling cap is the classic, gray, all wool... L'Enfer du Nord!  

TGIF: Chapeau to Romania, Hors Catégorie & Musette Caffe

Romania gets a pin.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Christmas is just around the corner and we are busy shipping!

If we ever traveled as much as our cycling caps, pouches and wallets -  we would have traveled around the world.

It never amazes us where we ship to - first time to Romania!

To Montréal...

We are happy to re-stock more winter cycling caps, including our new Black Sheep and Release the Hounds-tooth, to Hors Catégorie in Montréal.

back in Vancouver...

photo Red Dots Cycling

Musette Caffe is the coolest cycling cafe,  enjoy their 49th Parallel coffee and you can
purchase our cycling caps, wallets, pouches and cycling art cards.

Enjoy the Vancouver Sun article.


Merry Christmas and happy shopping!

New Custom Honey Hibernation Cap for Honey Bikes

Our new custom 'Honey Bikes' winter cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

Since acquiring our new embroidery machine we are having lots of fun working and discovering the endless possibilities with it.

We are very proud to unveil our new 2-embroidered design cap...

This wool cap is design for Honey Bikes in the USA. You can purchase this cap on their website, a perfect Christmas gift, too!

Honey Hibernation Cap

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

First day of snow in Vancouver.

via InsideVancouver facebook

Today we received our first dusting of snow and here's a beautiful image via insidevancouver.

Our wool winter embroidered, handmade cycling caps are selling at a torrid pace, so we are busy producing more to keep up with the high demand. So please go ahead and check out our winter caps because winter riding weather is ... DEFINITELY HERE!

Red Dots winter cycling caps

Richard

Warming up with our Winter Cycling Cap in Québec

courtesy @cyruscode twitter

Honorable mention and thanks goes to Nicolas ...

riding with our Presta wool Winter cap in -13C weather in Québec!

Check out our warm winter caps here.

New: Black Sheep & Release the Hounds-tooth Winter Caps

The classic Black Sheep winter cycling cap.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Introducing two new cycling caps...

Our winter cycling caps are very popular at this time of year and we love Italian wool so here's the classic - Black Sheep and Release the Hounds-tooth winter caps!

We already had feedback for the Black Sheep...

Warning: You may find that these winter caps are irresistible to wear when you are not cycling!

Release the Hounds-tooth winter cycling cap

photo Red Dots Cyling

Black Sheep Italian wool winter cap

Release the Hounds-tooth fine Italian wool winter cap.

In Praise of, 'The Procrastinator's Guide To Winter Bicycle Commuting.'

L'Enfer du Nord winter cycling cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

We are pleasantly surprise to discover that we had a huge spike of folks looking into our shop during November.

In fact, our popular L'Enfer du Nord wool winter cycling cap literally flew off our shelves. Since then, we are hurrying to re-stock those shelves.


So, it's even nicer when folks write about us without letting us know. Thanks to this article, 'The Procrastinator's Guide to Winter Bicycle Commuting'....

L'Enfer du Nord Winter Cycling Cap

TGIF: Black Friday Free Shipping Worldwide & Upcoming New Winter Cap

It's Black Friday and TGIF...

We're celebrating today and tomorrow with FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING in our shop,
November 29th & 30th!




And, here's a photo of our upcoming winter cycling cap...

photo Red Dots Cycling

... due next week!

Sneak Peek: Musette Drygoods... Upcoming Soon!

photos Red Dots Cycling

On my ride to UBC, I stopped at Musette Caffe today to have a look to see if the shop is open. The shop looks great and our products are set and raring to go.

The word is they will have a movie night to launch the Drygoods shop... upcoming.

Our caps, wallets, pouches & my Cyclingart cards are raring to go and we are
excited!

Musette Caffe

Richard

Keep Pedalling Our Piccola Wallets From Manchester

Thanks Shona!

We are very proud to re-supply our fun and colorful Piccola wallets to Keep Pedalling in Manchester, UK!

Keep Pedalling

Our Caps, Wallets & Pouches at Musette Caffe!

Ride on over to Musette Caffe

photo Red Dots Cycling

We're very happy to announce that our cycling caps, wallets, pouches will be available at Musette Caffe in Vancouver!

Read Richard's in-depth post and what he will selling at both cafes.


Musette Caffe.

Testimonial from Berenice of Bogota, Colombia

Thank you Berenice - welcome aboard!

Free World Wide Shipping For Remembrance Day!

photo Red Dots Cycling

I'm wearing our popular selling Tempo cycling cap and now until Tuesday, in honor of Remembrance Day, purchase anything from our shop and shipping is free!

That's right! Riding season is getting colder - time for our Fall and Winter caps made to keep you warm and looking stylish. Also, we have also added new recycled inner tube Piccolo Pouches, Piccola Wallets and Smart Wallets!

Carolle & Richard

TGIF: Our Custom Manx Cap, Keep Pedalling & Remembrance Day Surprise!

Manx custom cycling cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

We are tickled pink to show our latest custom cap creation, for our client in the Isle of Man called the Manx. We are now designing/producing custom embroidery caps working closely with our customers to produce a truly unique cycling cap. It's certainly a looker!

I want to thank Shona of Keep Pedalling bike shop in Manchester, UK for this...

We've been proudly supplying Keep Pedalling with our wallets and pouches for a few years now. And, now we have a few of our cycling caps available at their Manchester shop - if you are around there I invite you to drop in and check out our handmade cycling caps and wallets!

Keep Pedalling

Testimonial and Smile of the week.

I want to thank James for this wonderful testimonial sent to us a few days ago about his new Presta Fall cycling cap...

Presta Fall Cycling Cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

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WE HAVE A 'SURPRISE' THIS UPCOMING REMEMBRANCE DAY, NOVEMBER 11TH. CHECK BACK ON OUR ONLINE STORE THIS MONDAY!

*****

Have a great riding Friday everyone!

Richard

Fausto Coppi: Panache

Serious Stylish.

Legendary and stylish was Fausto Coppi, here wearing a cycling cap (brim up) and the iconic Bianchi celeste blue wool jersey to win the 1946 Giro di Lombardia.