Cycling Jerseys before Rapha
A new book documenting the design history of cycling jerseys and the stories behind them is rich in inspiration
When cyclists take on mountains
A new collection of photographs of some of the world’s most challenging cycling climbs shows how the sport has more than its fair share of beautiful backdrops.
Buzzbike offers free bikes to Londoners, “powered by brands”
New scheme aims to offer a creative marketing platform to brands – including ads on bikes and access to data produced by users – while customers get a Cooper bike for free.
Paul Smith on his collection of old cycling jerseys
The fashion designer’s new book charts the history of his infatuation with the sport of cycling and includes a lovely photo series documenting his collection of old jerseys – simple, stylish designs that continue to inspire him.
Cycle revolution
With cycling experiencing a surge in popularity, a new exhibition at London’s Design Museum will showcase the latest innovations and examine the future on two wheels
7 things to see at the Design Museum’s Cycle Revolution
A new show at the Design Museum looks at recent innovations in bike design and what’s next for the sport. Here’s our pick of things to see, from experimental frames and record-breaking models to vintage jerseys…
Be-spoke design for Bergen cycling world championships
In 2017 the UCI Road World Championships come to Bergen in Norway. A clever identity from Oktan Orangeriet combines local and cycling references
Mondial: a beautiful new brand magazine from Rapha
With some thought-provoking content and an aesthetic inspired by Twen and vintage cycling magazines, Rapha’s new publication Mondial offers a stylish alternative to sport and gear-focused titles, and a beautiful showcase of the brand’s products.
Bombay Bicycle Club tour visuals
Bombay Bicycle Club’s hypnotic visuals for their recent tour made for a sensory-stimulating show, and they stood-out as the new experiential players at major festivals this summer including dreamy Suffolk weekender Latitude and the hedonistic paradise of Glastonbury. We talk to filmmaker Anna Ginsburg and video designer Adam Young about what it took to create the impressive stage aesthetic and why intensifying the audience’s live show tingle is so important.
Cycling covers from Yellow Jersey Press
With the Tour de France starting in July, Yellow Jersey Press has reissued five classic cycling books with covers referencing some of the most famous colours in the sport