TGIF: Little King Dutch, Corsa Rosa Will Return & Antipodean Embrace for Our Wool Winter Caps

Rory is the little King Dutch.

courtesy Tristan Denton

Lately, we have been receiving requests to make custom cycling caps for kids. Tristan (from the UK) contacted us wanting a King Dutch cycling cap for his son, Rory. Depending upon fabric availability,   the smallest custom cycling cap we can make is size XS (19.5" - 21"). Take a look at our shop for the styles offered. Production time usually is about 2 weeks. Rory is the little King Dutch!

As the Giro d'ltalia is in full swing, it's been exciting racing. Tomorrow is the first mountain stage and it promises to shake up the GC. Jenny is wearing our Corsa Rosa and looks to be set to watch stage 8 (we will too)...

Good news: We now have the material, from our supplier, to produce a new batch of Corsa Rosa cycling caps! We should have a new generation of Corsa Rosa caps well before the end of the Giro - check back soon for the re-launch of our popular Corsa Rosa cap!

Whilst our 3-season cycling caps are popular as ever, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere - namely Australia & New Zealand, and winter is approaching - our winter cycling caps are the popular choice. Our Antipodean friends are embracing...

Black Sheep winter cap made from 100% Italian wool.

photo Red Dots Cycling

Chapeau to all of our customers both loyal and new and enjoy the Giro d'ltalia!

Our Tifosi Cycling Cap Cleverly Exposed On Global News BC

This just in - actually televised on Global News BC last night - our Tifosi cycling cap shown in it's glory by Ross (FRFuggitivi team mate) during the Amazing Disaster Rally in New Westminister.  Well done and Thanks Ross for the exposure! 

You can purchase the Tifosi cycling cap here.


Be Forewarned you will look Italian classy!

Take Advantage Of Our Last Presta Fall Wool Cycling Cap!

Presta Fall Cycling Cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

Look what we discovered in our inventory! We have one S/M Presta 100% Superfine British Wool cycling cap. If you are looking for a warm, all wool cap then this is for you. Unfortunately, this superfine British wool fabric is no longer available from our supplier. Fortunately, we have one remaining!

Presta Fall Cycling Cap

Richard

'You Make Me Look Good.'

Looking good with the El Toro cycling cap... Hearty Thanks to Jenny!

Viva Il Campionissimo!

Viva la Bianchi! Viva Coppi!

Less than a week before the Giro d'ltalia starts May 9 in Belfast. We are getting ready for one of our favorite GTs bracing ourselves for the upcoming fireworks. It will be mountainous - 9 uphill finishes, 5 summit finishes in the high mountains. One rider that symbolizes the Giro is the Il Campionissimo... Fausto Coppi. He is legendary winning the Giro d'ltala five times (1940, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953). The mountain classification three times (1948, 1949, 1954) and twenty-two stages. Our new Il Campionissimo cycling cap is a tribute to him... the champion of champions.

Il Campionissimo cycling cap

photo by Red Dots Cycling

Guvnors' Assembly Custom Cycling Cap

Guvnors' Assembly cycling cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

We are excited to announce our latest custom embroidered cycling cap made especially for the Guvnors' Assembly based in the UK.

This unique cap is made from our favorite linen/cotton fabric that has incredible properties: anti-bacterial, wicks moisture well, breathable, lightweight and comfortable. We embroidered two logos; Guvnors' Assembly and Union Jack. 

As we are making each cap individually, we are able to offer 4-sizes: XS, S/M, M/L & XL.

Special order your Guvnors' Assembly Cycling Cap.

Embracing Cycling Couture

The simple tailor shears are one of the fundamental tools in our studio. Today, we acquired a pair from our supplier because sometimes they have to be replace. They wear out, get bent out of true and have to be retire. I would say that they are one of the unsung heroes in our creative studio. 

I want to thank Chris for his review of the Paris-Roubaix cap. Our handmade caps are exactly like a 'custom tailored suit'. Every cap is designed and made by us in our Vancouver studio. We are strongly guided by high craftsmanship, innovative design and the love for cycling. Passionately preserving and promoting the classic cycling cap to it's rightful place is our mantra. We believe in cycling couture.

Paris-Roubaix Cycling Cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

Carolle & Richard

New Raiment Bicycle Life Custom Caps

All photos Red Dots Cycling

We are extremely proud of our newest custom cap for ...Raiment Bicycle Life of Vancouver! It can be best describe as retro style cool. Made from pre-washed charcoal grey linen/cotton to avoid shrinkage. Linen/cotton has amazing properties of durability, fast wicking and comfort. We embroidered a bold red Raiment logo finishing with a red linen/cotton under brim complete with a stunning red and ivory ribbon. They are beautiful and practical as the perfect riding companion on or off the bike. Whilst we make many custom caps world wide it's extra satisfying for us, when we work locally. Carolle and I would like to thank the fine folks at Raiment Bicycle Life!

Richard

King Dutch Cycling Cap - Happy King's Day!

All photos by Red Dots Cycling

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

photo Red Dots Cycling

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!

photo Red Dots Cycling

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!

photo Red Dots Cycling

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

photo Red Dots Cycling

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!

photo Red Dots Cycling

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