TGIF: Feeling Blue... In A Good Way & Our Beer Of The Day

photo Red Dots Cycling

This is our new blue fabric that just arrived in our studio... Carolle and I have already started the conceptual stage and we feel a new cycling cap is coming soon!

TGIF: today's favorite beer, Kelowna based Tree Brewing Cutthroat West Coast Ale... 

We feel like going fishin'

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Richard

FRFuggitivi & Giro: Italian Soul!

Custom embroidered FRFuggitivi cap

photo Red Dots Cycling

Yesterday's FRFuggitivi ride was a cold, rain soaked outing but at our well planned coffee stop I proudly handed over two custom FRFfuggitivi caps to Mario and Brian. It came in handy for Brian. He commented on how well the cap - notably the brim protected his eyes from the pelting rain. Not surprisingly, the cycling cap also works extra duty during times of inclement weather keeping the head warm. Our group didn't ride under our typical Italian rules (no riding when raining) but we did ride like hardcore Italian racers. If we were in Italy, I would like to think that the Tifosi would cheer us on. 

Today, the Giro d'ltalia is a rest day before the final week of high mountains (i.e. Stelvio & Zoncolan) ... so let's admire this collection of maglia rosas!

Tifosi cycling cap.

Fabio Aru: Champion on Montecampione

Richard

TGIF: TCRBC Custom Cap, Rigo in Pink & We Relax With Cycling

Thanks to @VitaBici for knowing us... well!

Dave with the TCRBC club cap.

courtesy Dave Yee

We also like to thank Dave Yee for helping us with the new Toronto Chinese Road Bike Club custom cap. All members are welcome to order - here. 

The Giro d'ltalia is rolling along and Rigoberto Uran becomes the first Colombian rider to wear the maglia rosa! It's wonderful and besides sporting the cycling cap so well, on the podium, please go to cycling inquisition to celebrate Colombian cycling and purchase the Colombian custom cycling caps!

Colombian custom cycling caps available here.

Viva La Corsa Rosa is Back!

Viva La Corsa Rosa

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We are excited to re-introduce a classic for the Giro d'ltalia...

Our popular Viva La Corsa Rosa cycling cap is back!

The shade of pink has slightly changed (from our supplier) to a darker pink but the rest of the cap hasn't. Cheer on the Giro and show your support and cheer.... Viva La Corsa Rosa!

First Reaction: Guvnors' Assembly Custom Cap

You are welcome - enjoy!

Thank you to @GentCyclist

Guvnors' Assembly Custom Cap can be ordered here.

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

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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

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Carolle & Richard

New Raiment Bicycle Life Custom Caps

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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