King Dutch Cycling Cap - Happy King's Day!

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Holland is celebrating King's Day and we are too... Crown yourself with our new King Dutch Cycling Cap!

Crowning touch.

TGIF: The New Il Campionissimo Cycling Cap, Custom Colombian Caps & Operation: Fresh Air

IL Campionissimo Cycling Cap

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We love making custom caps. Our latest new addition, Il Campionissimo, was inspired from an Australian customer some time ago. We wrestled with the idea of an all white cap - and decided to go for it. White is a new color for us, outside our comfort zone because we love muted, darker and plaid. But it really makes sense, the summer sun is harsh and riding a bike can be daunting. White is reflective and linen/cotton wicks moisture better than cotton alone and also provides cooling and comfort. The aqua ribbon is near identical to a famous Italian frame builder and cycling star - you get the picture. And, to keep with our tradition a black version is forthcoming.

IL Campionissimo.

Testimonials...

Thanks Jeffrey!

Here's a lovely treasury including our King Dutch Cap just in time for tomorrow's King's Day in the Netherlands!

On the work table...

The Colombians are coming!

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We received our new batch of Colombian ribbon from Klaus of cyclinginquistion. Unique because Klaus gets the ribbon from Colombia and ships it to us for placement on his custom caps due soon.

Working from home is wonderful...

It's working well!

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Q: What happens when a chain smoker moves next door? 

A: You go and purchase an air purifier!

Monday Cuts

Listening to my tunes and cutting away

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Today is Easter Monday and this is the last day you can have 20% off everything in our shop. At checkout use coupon: EASTER20


We're busy working on custom cap orders today and there is a short delay in introducing our new cycling cap. Thanks for your patience, the new cap will be out soon!

Richard

Happy Easter Sale!

Yes our Tifosi cycling cap is on sale!

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Get ready for the new cycling season...

How about one of our unique handmade cycling caps? It's Easter and Spring is here. We're having an Easter weekend sale on all regular stock items in store.. Just use coupon code: EASTER20 for 20% Off until April 22.

The Boar Of The Ardennes Is Sharpening His Fangs

Michael Matthews, Phil Gil and Tony Gallopin.

One of the enjoyable aspects of cycle racing is watching an old hero return to his winning ways. That's what happened to Philippe Gilbert today as he won the one-day classic Brabantse Pijl. He previously won this race as during his magical 2011. Now, the Ardennes trio of races are upcoming. And, something tells me that the Boar of the Ardennes is just sharpening his fangs.

This is big for my morale, and helps ahead of the Ardennes Classics. We will have to wait until LBL to make our conclusions. If I win today and not in the upcoming three races, it's not a good classics season.

- Philippe Gilbert

Phil Gil is back!

Sunday is the Amstel Gold Race..

King Dutch Cycling Cap

TGIF: The Hell Of The North

I will be up early Sunday morning to watch my favorite race of the season... the 112th Hell of the North.

Who will survive the over 6 hours of 51kms of cobbles punishment, conquer the wind, choking rain or dust, punctures and mechanicals? I'll be watching and wish all the finishing riders can win the cobble stone trophy (above). It wouldn't be a race without one winner...  it's going to fun to watch!

Paris Roubaix: Sur Le Pavé, La Légende

Paris Roubaix is this Sunday and we're awaiting anxiously to watch it. We love the French history, cobbles, the Arenberg Forest, the riders and everything else of this phenomenally rugged race. To honor our favorite classic, we have created our popular...

Paris-Roubaix Cycling Cap

Granite color cap, black ribbon, French accent, Red Dots embroidered logo - have a good ride in Hell!

Paris-Roubaix Cycling Cap

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Saturday File: New Fabric For The Upcoming Cycling Cap & Lions Of Flanders

New fabric arrived!

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Yesterday, we received our new shipment of fabric. It includes our newest linen/cotton fabric for our new cycling cap. We'll give you a hint -  it will be white!

I will be up early Sunday morning to watch the Tour of Flanders. It will be a busy morning for me as I will also get ready for the Pacific Populaire 100km ride at 9 AM. It seems I won't have time to watch the end of the Ronde. So, my prediction is for Peter Sagan to win his first monument. And, I plan to finish and enjoy my first century - of the season.

Belgian grit!

Flanders Cycling Cap

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Very cool Ronde cycling shoes for David Millar,

Garmin-Sharp.

via Fizik

Richard

King Dutch Has Arrived!

King Dutch Cycling Cap

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Make room for our newest cycling cap for Spring, it's orange with a crowning touch... introducing the King Dutch Cycling Cap!

We love orange and have always had an orange cap in stock. It's made from pre-washed linen/cotton. Paying close attention to the Dutch contribution in cycling we have added our own unique embroidered Dutch crown design, navy blue under brim, flag detail and 'rd' logo. You don't have to be Dutch to enjoy one!

King Dutch Cycling Cap

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: New Spring Collection & Working With Raiment Bicycle Life

I'm also called, Mr @reddotscycling 

courtesy @raimentcc

During the upcoming days, we will proudly offer our new Spring Collection of cycling caps at Vancouver's Raiment Bicycle Life. Meanwhile, today, Jared snapped this photo of me busy working on their latest project. It's going to be fun!

Our Custom Cafe Roubaix Cycling Cap

The new Cafe Roubaix custom cycling cap

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I first started to follow the story of Cafe Roubaix from Cochrane Alberta, keying in on their David vs Goliath story. Facebook is how I learned of their fantastic story and I 'liked' them - how can you not? I'm originally from Alberta too and I'm happy Cafe Roubaix persevered along with incredible support from many folks around the world. Us included. Shortly afterwards, Dan contacted us for shop cycling caps and wanted Canadian made. A few emails later, we are proud to be chosen to make their shop caps. Today, on Dan's Facebook page, it looks like a positive reaction to the caps...

via Cafe Roubaix Bicycle Studio

We invite you to check out Cafe Roubaix for their new custom cycling caps!

Richard

TGIF: Tifosi Cycling Cap - La Primavera, Thanks To Our Suppliers & What's On Our Work Table

Forza!

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Honoring the first day of Spring, I took out my Tifosi cycling cap for an Italian spin. Milan San Remo is this Sunday, pick up yours and show your love and support for Italian racing.

Tifosi Cycling Cap.

On our work table.

photo Red Dots Cycling.

This is what's on our work table, at the moment. As you may have guess, there's something 

'Dutch' in the air. The other cap is a special Aqua ribbon cap. That's two new cycling caps coming soon.

It's been a very crazy, zany, busy week. Sometimes designing new caps and custom caps can be stressful. Our week was everything but production, there's a whole other side to it. There's planning, designing, sourcing out material, in fact, one of our customers asked us for the particular color ribbon for their custom cap. It took time. Between the research online, emailing back and forth - it would be easier if we can just go to ONE supplier for everything. Not so. We discover our best friend is our suppliers. Our suppliers are key to running an efficient small business. As our business has grown, we are at the point now, that we can fulfil the minimums to qualify from our suppliers. Thank you to our suppliers!

One things for sure, production will be full on starting Monday!

Richard