Bike Clothes

In 2012, British entrepreneur Nick Hussey set about creating bike kit to challenge the snobbery and cliqueness from some parts of the cycling industry. The result is Vulpine: a fresh, fun and accessible brand that ‘looks beautiful and works superbly’ – both on and off the bike. Vulpine is instantly recognisable thanks to its designs…

Castelli is a powerhouse of Italian performance cycling kit. It traces its roots back to 1876 when Vittore Gianni founded a specialist sports tailoring shop in Milan. Armando Castelli later took over Gianni’s workshop, and his son, Maurizio, founded Castelli in 1974. Castelli is responsible for some of the biggest innovations in bike clothing: the first aerodynamic Lycra shorts, the first…

Japan, 1964: Hiro Shimizu was racing bikes for the Japanese national team. By chance, at the Asian Championships he got to ride in a special Italian-made nylon jersey – different from the cotton jerseys of his teammates. Hiro’s father – Kinji – worked in the clothing industry. He became fascinated by this new style of…

Chapeau! is a bike clothing brand for the people. Think unpretentious and down to earth – with a touch of class and a dash of British cheekiness. Their kit is designed to look good, work hard but not break the bank. They want people to ask nice questions about your kit as you queue for…

Louis Garneau is a Canadian ex-Olympic cyclist that began his company in the early 1980s. His ambitions were to wear his clothing brand during the 1984 Olympic Games and to produce quality garments for cyclists everywhere. Starting in his parent’s garage, he built his company into a leading brand in the cycling industry. The company…

UK-based Morvelo design for every kind of cyclist – and they make some of the coolest kits around. Founders Oli and Dave started out with 25+ years’ racing experience, £500 and a box of T-Shirts. Now Morvelo is one of the ‘go to’ brands for fashion-conscious riders. In their own words: “The Morvelo philosophy isn’t…