Monday, 9 March 2015

Spring Forward Sale with the Guvnors' Assembly Cap

The Guvnors' Assembly custom cap
photo Red Dots Cycling





Our Spring Forward Sale continues on all of our cycling caps in our shop, including our exclusive Guvnor's Assembly custom cap. Have a smaller or larger head? No problem. We have you covered... sizing available: XS to XL. Whilst this fun cap is made for the British sportive cycling group it's also available to everyone. Start your new 'British' cycling season with the Guvnors' Assembly cap. 


Now even more attractive: 25% off, use coupon code: SPRING25


We launched this cap last season and it was an instant hit...
photos courtesy from our friends: Guvnors' Assembly











Friday, 6 March 2015

TGIF: Primavera Spring Forward - 25% Off Sale, Cappello Nero Cap on Le Club Des Douze & Like Father Like Son

Primavera Cycling Cap
all photos: Red Dots Cycling




This weekend, most of us are due to move our clocks one hour ahead. Here in Vancouver we have experienced early Spring; the daffodils and cheery blossoms are in full bloom. We are looking forward to Milan San Remo - the official start to the Spring Classics- nicknamed, 'la Primavera.'
That means we are going to 'Spring forward' and offer 25% off our regular stock caps in our shop until March 15.

Introducing our new classic cap: Primavera

Made from light linen/cotton, blue pinstripe. Italian ribbon accent and ivory ribbon. Handmade and embroidered in our Vancouver studio... it's a Spring Classic!


Use coupon code: SPRING25







via Le Club Des Douze




We like to thank Alex Rizos of the fashionable Le Club Des Douze, for having our Cappello Nero cycling cap featured on: Selection #107: BMX for Adults post. I talked with Alex about contributing one of our caps and we are honored to have our Cappello Nero on their most stylish Paris based website. Merci Alex!



A fine father/son cycling cap portrait...

photo courtesy: Jess Baldwin


From time to time we're asked to make custom size caps. Depending upon fabric availability we can most often create one from our ongoing selection. Here's a fine photo, from Jess Baldwin, of her husband and son sporting our Black Sheep winter cap. Her son gets a custom size: XS (19.5-21inches - the smallest cap we make) Black Sheep winter cap because... like father... like son! Thanks for the photo Jess and enjoy!



Sunday, 1 March 2015

Feedback: Lone Wolf Cycling Cap

via Taylor Clark




The feedback from the custom Lone Wolf winter cycling caps have been so positive -  here's Taylor Clark's recent comments...


Hey! I jus wanted you guys to know that I recently purchased a Lone Wolf Cyling winter cap that you manufacturered and it is fantastic! I have done my fair share of cold weather cycling in some pretty crappy conditions and this cap is by far the best. The quality and material are stellar. The cap is aesthetically appealing and functional. Cheers! Taylor



Thank you and enjoy Taylor!


Friday, 27 February 2015

TGIF: The Flandrien Weekend & New Cap Update


Flandrien cycling cap
all photos: Red Dots Cycling




The exciting Belgian Opening Weekend of racing begins Saturday with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad then Sunday's Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. Cobbles plenty cobbles await. Chapeau to the hardmen of the cobbles and we invite you to celebrate the classic season with our Flandrien cycling cap!



New classic cap update:

We are in full production on our new cap. Our plan is to have it finished sometime next week!





Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Second Batch of Winter Caps for Lone Wolf Cycling

Winter made warmer and stylish with the custom Lone Wolf Cycling winter cap
courtesy: Lone Wolf Cycling




We are pleasantly surprised the first batch of custom Lone Wolf Cycling winter caps sold out so quickly. Tim and Jason quickly contacted us and placed a second order. So, we ramped up production and finished it in ten days. The 100% Italian wool winter caps are now available from their website.

The custom caps are gaining in popularity, here's a testimonial from Tim...


This came from a friend and customer who lives in New Hampshire...

Dude. I have done my fair share of winter riding in some very extreme weather conditions over the years. Your LWC winter cap is the best!


Thank you.

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Urbane Rider: Beautifully Subtle


Urbane Rider
photo Red Dots Cycling




Our cycling caps are made to be worn on or off the bike. Stylish is the key. The Urbane Rider cap is unobtrusive, low key able to blend into the urban environment. Made from superfine 100% wool - comfortable and beautifully subtle.




photo Red Dots Cycling




Friday, 13 February 2015

TGIF: LWC in progress & sharing our Valentine's love with free shipping.

Custom embroidery stage.
photo Red Dots Cycling



It's TGIF!

We are busy on a second batch of the popular Lone Wolf Cycling custom winter caps. Progressing well. In fact, the embroidery logo (above) is now finished and onto the next step of creating the custom ribbon. 

The LWC caps are a hit and soon sold out. Kevin Kelly from the US sent this FB photo modeling his new cap. Glad that you are enjoying the custom cap... Thanks Kevin.








We're starting early and sending Valentine's Day love...



Starting today until the end of Sunday, February 15 - Free Shipping on everything in our online shop! (Excluding custom orders). No need for coupons, at checkout free shipping will be applied. 

Monday, 9 February 2015

The Perfect Compliment: Lone Wolf Cycling Custom Winter Cap






all photos courtesy: Lone Wolf Cycling




We enjoy working with our clients to produce their custom caps.

Our approach is unique as our clients' design. We spend time with them working on the initial design, once approved we go into production. Of course, we proudly handcraft and embroider every cap in our studio. 

Tim and Jason of Lone Wolf Cycling in Philadelphia contacted us for a batch of custom winter caps. Their manifesto is unique: embracing the glory, solitude and challenges of riding in the dirt. We like that. Add a robust, 100% Italian wool fabric able to keep in the warmth, black ribbon, orange accent ribbon and orange under brim... a great looking winter cap is born!




Friday, 6 February 2015

TGIF: King Dutch Returns

King Dutch 
All photos: Red Dots Cycling





What's orange and classic?


We've been busy creating more and now this unique cap is available in both sizes: S/M and M/L.




Embroidered Dutch crown and Dutch accent.



Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Vive la Paris-Roubaix!

Paris-Roubaix cycling cap
photo Red Dots Cycling




We are happy to re-launch our popular Paris-Roubaix cycling cap. Available in size: Small/medium (21-22.5") and Medium/large (22.5-24"). Made from pre-washed cotton/polyester blend it's made so you will survive 'your' ride in hell and look good too!


Friday, 30 January 2015

TGIF: Rose Physical Therapy Group Custom Cap

Looking great all!




Here's Damon Bowe and his staff of Rose Physical Therapy Group, in Washington DC, recently showing how well they look in their custom cycling caps... Chapeau everyone!


Saturday, 24 January 2015

TGIS - A Warm & Stylish Winter from Tav in Minneapolis

L'enfer du Nord winter cycling cap
photo Red Dots Cycling




As we are busy with custom orders, we would like to give this recent testimonial on our
L'enfer du Nord Winter Cycling Cap proper exposure...


Tav of Minneapolis sent us this wonderful email this week...






Our cycling caps are made to be comfortable, practical and stylish on and off the bike.

Thank you Tav, we are so glad you are enjoying our L'enfer du Nord cap and having a warm and stylish winter in Minneapolis!



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More on their way...

We are planning to make another run of the popular L'enfer du Nord caps in Small/medium & Medium/large.


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Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Our Paris-Roubaix Cycling Cap Will Return.


Paris-Roubaix Cycling Cap
photo Red Dots Cycling






Just back from our fabric supplier and we are happy to secure more fabric for the forthcoming return of our popular Paris-Roubaix cycling cap. Stay tune, for our 'smooth ride' over les pave!












Friday, 16 January 2015

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

Back in Black: Five Popular Caps Back in Stock

Tifosi
photo Red Dots Cycling




Five of our popular caps, in both sizes, are now back in stock!




Flandrien
photo Red Dots Cycling




The Heron
photo Red Dots Cycling






Cappello Nero
photo Red Dots Cycling




Nero Rosso
photo Red Dots Cycling






Saturday, 10 January 2015

TGI-Saturday: January re-stocking cycling caps & Thanks Jess

Embroidered Flandrien cycling cap
photo Red Dots Cycling





It's January and we are busy putting the finishing touches on our popular cycling caps. A few models have sold out and soon will be back in stock. The Cappello Nero/Rosso, Tifosi, The Heron and Flandrien will be back soon in both sizes.





From time to time we receive some fantastic reviews from our customers. Thanks to Jess for her recent review...







Sunday, 4 January 2015

Beat The Winter Blues with our Wool Black Sheep Winter Cycling Cap

Black Sheep Winter Cap
photo Red Dots Cycling




Have the Winter blues? 

Our warm and very comfortable Black Sheep Winter Cycling Cap is the perfect remedy for
your cold weather riding!

Saturday, 3 January 2015

TGI-Saturday: A Holiday Wallet Story: Patryk's Burnin' Rubber Piccola Wallet

Thanks Patryk.
all photos Red Dots Cycling





During the holidays we received this well worn and loved Piccola wallet from Patryk of Nelson, BC.

He sent us his wallet for repair. This wallet originates from the time before we changed our name to Red Dots Cycling so we believe it's 3-4 years old. Patryk requested that we 'stitch it so I could get another few years of good times out of it.' It warms us that this wallet is so well used, apparent is the fabric and stitching has worn through. And, the rubber has also soften considerably. Amazingly our homemade printed 'Galsudio' label has remained in tact. Unfortunately, we no longer are able to make rubber products in our tiny studio. We love Patryk's story so much we decided to gift him one of the last remaining Piccola wallets we have in stock. 

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Patryk may you have good times out of it! 








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We are busy working on re-branding our logo, new website and blog. As we are all about handmade, changes will take time. We promise it won't take too long. Stay tune!



Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Happy New Year!

Cheers!
photo Cycling Art




Red Dots Cycling Caps on our friends of the Fraser River Fuggitivi road group... Thanks everyone for your support.

Happy New Year!







Thursday, 25 December 2014

Boxing Day Sale: Take 25% Off Everything in Our Shop

photo Red Dots Cycling



Hurry! For one day only - our Boxing Day Sale now on: Take 25% off everything in our shop.


Use code: BOXDAY25



ALL SALES FINAL.

Wednesday, 24 December 2014

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!





We are very happy to take some time off and enjoy the holidays. It's time for us to put our feet up and  plan for new exciting changes in 2015!

A hearty thank you to all that have made this year our most successful. See you all in 2015 - wishing you all Happy Holidays!





Carolle & Richard


Monday, 22 December 2014

Winterize Your Cycling

Winter officially began yesterday. What better way to winterize your cycling with one of our wool winter cycling caps...

It's only a few days before Christmas, and we're not taking time off (yet) and that means we're busy re-stocking our popular winter caps. Comfortable and warm - we have you covered!


Black Sheep Winter Cap...


For all the black sheep out there...
Black Sheep winter cap: All wool with bamboo cotton earflap.
photo Red Dots Cycling







The warm Italian...
L'enfer du Nord: Italian wool w/ bamboo cotton earflap.
photo Red Dots Cycling









Final sale: Red Hunting: wool/acrylic w/ bamboo cotton earflap
photo Red Dots Cycling







Our all super comfy wool cap without the earflap.
photo Red Dots Cycling






Winter just got warmer!






Friday, 19 December 2014

TGIF: Please No Scissors & Our Newest Custom Cap







We would never think of 'warning' our customers not to open their packages with scissors, but after reading this recent testimonial - this may be a new precedent...




Thanks to galavoxx for this testimonial... glad you can save the cap.







Here's our newest custom cap for Tyler of Nova Scotia...


Custom Heartland Tour cycling cap for Tyler (Nova Scotia).
photo Red Dots Cycling




We design, embroider and handmake all of our unique cycling caps in our Vancouver studio. Just email me and we would be happy to work with you for your cycling project.

info(at)reddotscycling(dot)ca



Richard


Monday, 15 December 2014

Final Sale: Red Hunting Winter Cycling Cap

Limited edition Red Hunting Winter Cycling Cap
photo Red Dots Cycling




Perfect for your next 'hunt'...


Clearance sale on all remaining Red Hunting Winter caps, on sale: $38.00, regular: $45.00 until quantities last. Size available: Small 21-22" & Medium 22-23". Unfortunately, this wool blend fabric is no longer available from our supplier. Get yours now only a few remaining. Final sale only no refunds or exchange.