Cycling Fashion Week

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 too seriously 5:18 - Would you skip a wedding for...

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: Responding to Bike Radar’s Podcast About 8 Uncool Cycling...

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 about having big balls 9:00 - Hugo Houle intervie...

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 involves skateboarding) 16:30 - A tangent on leg waxin...

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 Week 4:47 - Matt Stephens Introduction 6:43 - R...

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 in Montreal 6:44 - Do they use “panache” in their...

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 You Wear, I’ll Tell You Who You Are 18:42 - News:...

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 Vyshyvanka Jersey 11:26 - Panache P...

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 Tech 21:04 - Jumbo Visma “The Masterpiece” 29:3...

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 Universal Colours intro 19:48 - Starting a brand...

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 why small frame builders are better 9:48 - Adi...

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 - MAAP Axis Collection 22:29 - Zara made bib short...

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 & Stevan 24:43 - How they got i...

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 - 20:48 The Ugliest Team Kit He Wore - 28:06 Amate...

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 & Brand Ambassadors - 20:08 Into The...

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 . Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingf...

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 Free - 57:54 Cycling Fashion Week is presented...

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 Collection - 3:06 Attaquer Artist Series - 7:31 Campagno...

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 PNS Cargo Bibs - 20:00 Panache Police - 27:07...

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 Discussion - 1:24 Rapha x Lachlan Morton &a...

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 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashio...

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 Into The Canal - 29:56 Follow us on Ins...

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 Rate Your Bike For Free - 59:21 Follow us on Instagra...

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 Albion Interview - 22:00 Into The Canal - 1...

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 touch: cyclingfashionweek@gmail.com Hit subscribe,...