Tuesday 11 February 2014

Raise a little L'Enfer!


L'Enfer du Nord Winter Cycling Cap
photo Red Dots Cycling





We're in the middle of introducing our new Spring collection of cycling caps. With Winter in no  sight of ending - March 20 is the first day of Spring - our popular L'Enfer du Nord wool winter cap has sold out... and returned. Yep, we're keeping up with demand and supplying all sizing... once again. It's simply amazing, during Winter, this beautiful Italian wool cap has gone through many cycles of production. We just re-stocked size S/M and have both sizing in stock. 

'Hell' never felt better!




Sunday 9 February 2014

Valentine's Passion for Red: The Nueva Vuelta Cycling Cap


Nueva Vuelta Cycling Cap
all photos Red Dots Cycling





We have a simmering passion for the Vuelta a España. Spain's grand tour has longer mountains, plains are flatter, incredible architecture and racing always unpredictable. Spain is the most mountainous country in Europe that produces some of the finest climbers in the peloton. Besides, we love this great race and passionately designed this beautiful, comfortable cap in red linen/cotton including a Spanish flag accent. 

Viva la 'Nueva' Vuelta!









Saturday 8 February 2014

Red Dots Cycling & Cycling Art Cards at Musette Caffe

Cycling Art cards (left) and our cycling caps to purchase...
don't forget the coffee!
All photos Red Dots Cycling




This week, I rode into Musette Caffe - Burrard store to meet my friend Hans and enjoy a hot chocolate. Where  I discovered my Cycling Art cards and a good selection of our caps, wallets, pouches are available. The perfect coffee stop to meet a friend and purchase our handmade, functional products and cycling art cards.







Under the glass...
our recycled inner tube wallets and pouches.


Monday 3 February 2014

Combat the Cold with the Tierra Fria

photo Red Dots Cycling




If there is one thing we (here in the northern hemisphere) can share is ... winter is still around. Even  here in pleasant Vancouver, the cold is taking us on. Minus 7C for a low and just above freezing during the day can mean riding without a winter cycling cap can spell ...COLD! Whilst the rest of Canada and parts of the US are bundling up. I happily say that relief is in sight! 

If you are a fan of Colombian cycling (ie. Nairo Quintana or Lucho Herrera) and admire high quality handmade wool cycling caps, then our handmade custom Colombian wool cycling caps are for you. The winter caps are available from Klaus at cycling inquisition. If you haven't read his superb blog, may I suggest you do. Enjoy it along with a Tierra Fria!

You can purchase the Winter Cap (Tierra Fria) here.


Richard



Wednesday 29 January 2014

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!



Tuesday 28 January 2014

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



Friday 24 January 2014

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