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This week, we welcome cycling designer and creative Alonso Tal to talk about breaking away from bland kit and discuss all things design, SoCal cycling, and his new OMAC collection. Plus, we finally bring back We Rate Your Bike For Free™. 1:52 - Welcoming back Jake 2:48 - Recap of the Attaquer x CFW group ride 6:32 - The cliché cycling influencer ph…

After six months, Tony returns to... defend cars? Plus we announce our partnership with our good friends Attaquer for the Time Attack Challenge Toronto group ride and throw the Vuelta into the canal. 0:08 - What is this? 0:45 - This is a minisode? 1:10 - Tony goes on a rant 7:20 - Tony invites you to goad him into a bikes vs. car debate 11:51 - Att…

We took a break, but our hot takes didn't. We're back to talk about the 2024 Olympics cycling kits and, more importantly, the greatest (and the worst) country inspired kits of all time. 0:10 - We are so back 2:40 - Olympic Cycling 3:54 - Is Pas Normal trying to get bought by private equity? 5:08 - The Mike Woods kit that inspired this episode 7:26 …

We have a very special episode this week, with two new guest hosts joining Warren. Unfortunately, one turns out to be a SRAM apologist and possibly a mole implanted by Trek and Big BOA Dial. Will the takes even be hot? 0:20 - Introducing two new guest hosts, Jake and Nick 3:22 - Our CX team Lantern Rouge (not the podcast!) 4:38 - What is Italian Al…

The podcast that only talks about kit is back to... talk about some new releases, new World Tour team kits, and what we want to see next year in cycling fashion. 1:22 - We hope you didn’t do the Festive 500 4:39 - Nero Show shoutout 6:06 - What do we want to see more/less of in cycling for 2024? 6:22 - Less photos and more enjoying the ride 7:54 - …

This week, we talk about some new extremely expensive bike releases, Black Friday Sales, debate if cycling should become even more elitist, and announce our new Cycling Fashion Masterclass. 0:42 - Apologies for the audio quality this week… and most weeks 3:45 - Sign up for the CFW+ Masterclass, only $99/day 5:50 - Black Friday Sales, Wiggle failing…

We returned to Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal as Big Media™ this year, doing live interviews with brands and pros at the event. Plus, we catch up on cycling news that's happened since our last episode. 0:54 - CX is here 3:28 - Skyler racing in the crit before GP Montreal 6:44 - The end of Warren’s carbon adventure 11:07 - Shimano Recall 16:17 - Pa…

We welcome back Ben and Steve from Attaquer to discuss their exciting new collab with Kappa. We talk about radball, the state of the cycling industry, and Italian men that like to water their sidewalks while wearing tracksuits. Plus, the hosts give a completely unbiased review of Warren's new bike. 1:34 - Tony buys bike parts from Amazon 2:56 - The…

We sit down with Zach Lambert of BlackHeart Bike Co. and Mikey Ojeda from Bleach Design Werks to talk about their new collab with MAAP that recently blew up cycling Instagram. Plus, we finally rate a bike again. 0:25 - Italian Alex and Skyler are not fired 2:20 - The new Team Canada kit being worn at Worlds 7:50 - The Nigerian track kit 9:53 - Intr…

We're back with an in-depth, enlightening conversation with Standert Bicycles. Max, Maxe, and Bene share their production process, design inspiration, racing heritage, and why they don't have an evil plan to takeover the world with cycling influencer marketing. 2:11 - Throwing Italian Alex and Skyler into the canal 4:42 - Shoutout to Red White Appa…

This week, we sit down with Christian, Marvin, and Daniel from Austrian brand Brilli Brilliant Unicorn (BBUC) for a colorful conversation about cycling, art, design, disco and dancing. (It will make sense when you listen.) Plus, we talk far too long about Standert's marketing department. 0:46 - Shoutout to Skyler’s Factor team bike from The Cyclery…

With summer heating up, we decided it was finally time to dedicate a whole episode to cycling sunglasses. Well, at least a whole segment. Listen to hear some of our favorite brands and listen as we debate if buying fake ones from AliExpress is good enough. 1:23 - Early season riding highlights 3:28 - Initial takes on Netflix’s Tour de France: Uncha…

This week, we are joined by Terrence and Jesse from the Arizona-based kit brand Heavy Pedal to talk about their cycling scene, kit manufacturing, balancing earth tones and bolder designs, and how they got their start. Plus, Warren tries out purple bibs and has feelings. 1:39 - Tony is back and he thinks being a parent is easy 3:30 - Does Mallorca g…

This week we are joined by Dani, creator of upstart cycling kit and endurance sportswear brand Grin27 from Los Angeles. We talk about the start of the brand and their approach to design and marketing that strays from industry norms. Plus, we debate pressing issues like white bibs and if Girona is in the canal. 2:35 - Remco’s White Bibs at Liege Bas…

This week, we catch up on new cycling kit releases, address some hotly debated posts on our Instagram, debate if influencer culture is hurting kit aesthetics, and play our first-ever audio submission for Into The Canal. 0:10 - Mazel Tov to Tony 2:01 - Iridescent shoes? 5:29 - A follow up on the Attaquer Spotted Gum kit: Do people hate fun? Or is in…

Cody Chouinard, one of three partners of the coffee/bike shop Luft Los Angeles, joins us to for an in-depth chat about cycling retail, kit trends, and the (honestly amazing sounding) L.A. cycling scene. Guest host Skyler also gives some insight of her own after a recent trip riding out west. 0:41 - Shoutout to Pop Cycling 2:18 - Skyler’s team issue…

We are joined by Instagram-famous sommelier, wine vlogger, and Ka.dre team rider Cokie (@cokiesworldofwine) for a live wine tasting. We sample wines from all over the world and liken them to cycling brands and personality types, and Tony has a few too many glasses. 2:46 - AG2R denim bibs at Strade Bianche 7:21 - Introducing Cokie and her World of W…

After a short break, we catch up on some of the latest releases cycling fashion news, finally rate a bike again, and review a new kit from Attaquer. 0:36 - Tony’s trainer problems 2:01 - Getting Crit Bro jacked 5:46 - The start of the World Tour 9:56 - News 10:20 - Listeners ask: what do we think of EF’s two tone pink socks? 17:47 - Rapha x Brain D…

We are joined by David Millar and James Carnes from CHPT3 for an engaging and in-depth conversation about cycling fashion and sport as an identity. David speaks from his history in the pro peloton while James draws from his 20-year career at Adidas—basically, this episode has a lot of takes, many of which are quite hot. 5:31 - Re-introducing David …

Our first episode of 2023 has us rating many of the new pro team kits, plus Warren gives an unexpected Camillien. 2:10 - Alex has converted to Wahoo SYSTM 3:21 - Crit Bro Summer 3:46 - The dismal state of the cycling industry 4:00 - Specialized cut their ambassadors, will more influencers feel the pinch? 9:41 - RIP CyclingTips… jk? 12:40 - Panache …

We're back from our hiatus with a bit of news about the podcast. Then we bring you our top holiday gift picks for cyclists, plus our classic Canal and Rate Your Bike segments. Someone send us some merino. 0:28 - Italian Alex is back 2:04 - Going sponsor-less 4:44 - CyclingTips layoffs / Does anyone make money in cycling? 8:02 - Black Friday Deep Di…

DeFeet's Founder, President, and Chief Sockologist, Shane Cooper, joins us to talk about his company's long, innovative, and colorful history of making cycling socks. We also announce the winner of our Albion giveaway and rate listener Dan's unique aero bike. 3:07 - Albion Giveaway Winner Announcement 7:50 - Our Upcoming Out Of Office Notice 8:46 -…

What is going on with the new Bianchi Oltre? We discuss the aero monstrosity this week as well as another ploy from Big Mountain Bike. Plus, Alex is back with big PNS energy as we break down the personality of the kind of rider that wears a particular brand of cycling clothing. 1:23 - Warren broke his wrist 2:17 - Tony thinks people take cyclocross…

Guest host Skyler Goudswaard joins us as we respond to a podcast episode from Bike Radar that is almost certainly trying to call us out (or we are being self-aggrandizing). Plus, we announce an exciting giveaway with our friends at Albion. 0:28 - Introducing our guest host Skyler 4:21 - Albion giveaway announcement 09:29 - Panache Police: Respondin…

This week, we recount our experience as Big Media™ at Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, featuring live interviews from the VIP tent with pro cyclist Hugo Houle, Israel-Premier Tech team owner Sylvan Adams and former pro/Vélo Cartel owner/past podcast guest Bruno Langlois. 2:10 - Intro to our Big Media™ VIP experience at the GP 6:15 - Alex brags abou…

This week, we talk to the founders of upstart Canadian kit brand Encore Encore. Sam and Max give us an inside look at launching a brand in a crowded market and shed light on why Quebec has such a vibrant cycling scene. 7:49 - Alex does his Canal early 12:07 - Encore Encore Introduction 13:28 - Sam and Max’s Cycling Origin Story (Surprise: It involv…

We are thrilled to welcome cycling content maker, commentator, former pro, and all around swell chap Matt Stephens to the show. He joins us for a wide-ranging interview about everything from life as a pro to favourite races to having enough kit to start a museum. (Oh, and it's our fist anniversary.) 1:19 - Recognizing one year of Cycling Fashion We…

MAAP co-founder Jarrad Smith joins us for a very special episode recorded live at the Le Club Espresso Bar in Montreal, and sticks around long enough to throw some things into the canal and rate a pretty unique bike. 0:10 - Live from Le Club 1:09 - MAAP co-founder Jarrad Smith introduction 3:25 - Le Club x MAAP x CFW group ride 5:26 - Why Jarrad is…

This week, a listener challenges our disdain for Le Col and inadvertently inspires a new segment idea. We also look at the new S5 from Cervélo and hoooo boy... 1:19 - The Danes wear white socks with black shoes?? 4:30 - Alex brags about vacationing in Italy 7:30 - A listener rebukes our disdain for Le Col 15:35 - New segment idea: Tell Me What Kit …

We're joined by Nick Squillari, founder of cycling shoe brand Velokicks and curator of the Instagram account of the same name showcasing custom painted shoes. He's also a podiatrist, so we bring Warren's deepest fantasies to life by talking extensively about feet and how to make a comfortable, stylish shoe for cycling. 6:35 - Ukraine x Alpha Velo V…

A special episode this week as we rate the unique pro team kits currently being worn at the Tour de France, while also taking time to answer the question: are white shoes over? 1:16 - Tony's visit to the Albion studio 5:44 - Rapha Pro Team Gravel Jersey 10:55 - Tour de France Special Team Kit Reviews 11:17 - Bora Hansgrohe 14:54 - Israel Premier Te…

Will Hurd and Inge Snook-van der Hoek from Universal Colours join us for an in-depth chat about their growing, evolving brand and the values it was founded upon. Plus, don't miss the long-awaited return of We Rate Your Bike For Free™. 6:12 - Assos x Alfa Romeo F1 Team Partnership 11:33 - La Passione MTB Collection 17:59 - Will and Inge from Univers…

This week, we're side-stepping out of our lane to interview clothing designer, artist, YouTuber, and maker Dustin Klein. He talks about his long history with cycling and challenges some of our long-held beliefs on fashion and culture. There are also a lot of tangents, even for us. 1:39 - Is the used bike market topping out? 7:25 - Another reason wh…

We are joined by Quoc Pham, founder of QUOC Shoes, for an in-depth talk about cycling shoes, style vs. comfort vs. performance, and to learn more on his high fashion background and general shoe fetish. 3:16 - Tony’s mea culpa 7:16 - The Burger King logo on the Eolo-Kometa team kit in the Giro 11:01 - L39ION x Rapha x Highsnobiety Collection 17:38 -…

We take a deep dive with two of the founders of kit brand Attaquer, Ben Juzwin and Stevan Musulin, about their company's history, their approach to design, and Australia's stamp on cycling fashion. 2:35 - The Secret Brand Ambassador 10:53 - Euro tingle in your butt 12:34 - EF & Alpecin Fenix Special Giro Kits Review 22:41 - Attaquer intro with Ben …

We sit down with David Millar for a wide-ranging interview on everything from finding his love for cycling to pro peloton aesthetics to how influencers have made Girona look like Instagram vomited all over it. Used Bike Market Insanity - 2:08 David Millar Intro - 10:06 How He Discovered Cycling - 12:58 Earlier Cycling Aesthetics & Becoming Pro - 20…

We talk about a recent "brand summit" held by Pas Normal Studios and ask the broader question if such events and supporting brand ambassadors general are even the right moves for cycling brands. Assos Gravel Collection - 6:01 Tom Boonen x Odette Lunette Sunglasses - 12:37 Who's the most stylish rider in the pro peloton? - 17:18 Brand Summits & Bran…

We reveal our favourite bike brands and take a closer look at plagiarism claims made by bespoke kit maker Brandt-Sorenson. Plus, don't miss what ends up at the bottom of the canal. Listener Question: Positive Stem Angles - 08:43 Brandt-Sorenson - 14:47 Top 5 Bike Brands - 29:13 Into The Canal - 59:52 Cycling Fashion Week is presented by Le Club. Fo…

We finally tackle the question of shaving your legs. Should you? (Yes.) What time in the season? And do you use a razor or wax? Plus, we rate listener Carlos' Parlee frame. Team LeMond Concept 8 - 4:10 Specialized S-Works Vent Evo Shoes - 21:34 Velocio x SRAM - 26:34 Panache Police: Leg Shaving - 35:35 Into The Canal - 46:03 We Rate Your Bike For F…

We are joined by special guests Aliya Barnwell, the Velo News Kit Critic (@kitaddiction), and Alex Ostroy, founder of apparel brand Ostroy. They answer burning questions from listeners about cycling kit style and manufacturing, and tell us about the NYC cycling scene. Plus, Tony offers up the first Camillien during Into The Canal. MAAP Evade Collec…

This week, we welcome a new sponsor to the show and debate if Pas Normal making cargo bibs means they've jumped the shark. We also look at a new kit release from ENVE and some really bad t-shirts from Chris Froome before addressing some listener questions. We also bring back We Rate Your Bike For Free. ENVE Kit - 5:55 Chris Froome T-Shirts - 13:26 …

This week, we welcome film and TV costumer Erin Logan to give a non-cyclist's and fashion industry expert's opinion on cycling style. She gives us scorching hot takes on trendy brands, specific accessories, and World Tour kits past and present. Plus we discuss our half-to-three-quarter scoop on the green bibs of the new EF Easy Post kit. EF Kit Dis…

Our European Correspondent Harry Ashman returns to tell us about Spatz, the ultimate in (ugly?) technical waterproof gear, and share a potential scoop about the yet-to-be-released EF team kit. In our News segment, we look at a few more World Tour team kits — including the worst of the year. News - 5:19 Europe Report - 28:25 Into The Canal - 50:38 F…

With Tony in COVID-19 protocols for our first episode of 2022, we're joined by Italian Alex as we talk about the new Jumbo Visma and Lotto Soudal kits, and discuss the four-team fluorescent gradient kit debacle in the women's peloton. We also share our cycling fashion resolutions for the year ahead. News - 3:28 New Years Fashion Resolutions - 24:04…

This week, we do a retrospective of 2021 in cycling fashion, talking about trends, our favourite releases, and the best piece of kit we bought. Plus, we look at new World Tour kits from Trek, Ineos, AG2R, and Movistar, then rate a bike submitted by listener Vince. News: World Tour kits - 1:12 2021 Retrospective - 23:40 Into The Canal - 44:21 We Rat…

This week, we are joined by two of the three founders of Albion, Charlie Stewart and Jack Howker. We talk with them about the ethos of the brand and using cycling as a way to explore the outdoors. Plus, we discuss Simon Mottram's departure from Rapha, some Croc-esque indoor cycling shoes, and rate the red carpet fashion of pro cyclists. News - 5:40…

We take a deep dive into the philosophy behind custom bikes with Mike Yak, owner of Blacksmith Cycle in Toronto. He also gives us the scoop about a new made-in-North America bike company: Bridge Bike Works. Plus, we uncover a Big Gravel conspiracy during our Into The Canal segment. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweek Get in tou…

This week, we are joined by special guest Bruno Langlois to discuss his pro career and hear about what he's up to now with Vélo Cartel in Quebec City. Plus, Lily Hansen-Gillis returns as a guest host as we look at the new fall/winter release from Albion, debate a listener's opinion on Assos, and then throw gravel bars, gels, and smart watches into …

Our new European correspondent Harry Ashman joins us this week to talk about the latest fashion trends from across the pond. We also throw ankle socks, Assos guy (maybe the whole brand), and the cycling community into the canal. Plus, we rate listener Godfrey's Factor O2. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweek Get in touch: cyclin…