We’ve decided to concentrate on clothing and smaller accessories and want to clear our remaining Rikulau frames to make space in our stock room.
As a result we’ve dropped our prices on all of the frames we’ve got in stock to little over what we paid for them.
If you want to grab a bargain and get yourself a quality steel frame with Easton forks you are at the right place.
We’re not a big fan of saddle bags. We just can’t imagine the giants of the peloton having one on the back of their bikes. Plus given the opportunity we all carry more stuff than we actually need.
We hunted down these tool rolls as we thought they were the ideal balance between carrying things in our back pocket and putting things on our bike. They have the capacity for an inner tube, a multitool and a couple of tyre levers – the stuff you normally take with you on most rides. This frees up space for jelly babies and cake money – proper ride essentials and stops you stretching the pockets on your prize wool jersey.
Made in Los Angeles, the roll attaches to your saddle using a quick release buckle so it’s easy to put on and take off your bike.
There are three different colours, black and blue made from cordura and orange – made from recycled road sign.
A quick update on some of the events that we’ve pencilled in our diary and are planning on having a stall at.
July 13th Chiltern Cycling Festival
The Chiltern Cycling Festival is a new event and combines vintage and more modern cycling. Held in the picturesque Buckinghamshire town of Amersham. this event is sure to be a great day out for the family. website
24th August Tickhill Grand Prix
For one day the Yorkshire village of Tickhill is transformed into a closed criterium circuit. Was the rising stars of British cycling race the streets. website
13th September. Grindleford Goat
One of our local sportives with all proceeds towards the village community shop, this event is in it’s second year and offers riders a choice of three routes through the stunning Peak District National park. website
We’d just like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to see us at Eroica Britannia this weekend.
It was really great to meet people that follow us on Twitter and Facebook, old and new customers and hear stories about all your cycling adventures.
I think everyone involved with the event agreed it was a roaring success and we’ll definitely try and be back next year with our very own tent.
The next event we’re going to be at is the Tour de France finish at Harrogate on July 5th. We’ll be at the Harrogate Football ground which is only a few minutes away from the finish. We look forward to seeing you there.
all the best + ride safe
Paul
This year the guys from Florida, have gone for black, white and orange primary colours. The den Haag is one of our best selling jerseys, so if you after one grab it quick.
Road Holland are known for their merino blend jerseys. However the Road Holland also offer lightweight summer jersey – the Hilversum.
First and foremost, Road Holland switched to an all-polyester fabric. Before you cry “Bloody Hell!,” know that this is not your average poly. It’s specifically designed for the warmest days of riding and features a mesh design that makes you feel like you are wearing nothing at all. The fabric is spun to our Road Holland’s specifications in the US with just enough wicking properties to leave a scant bit of moisture ON your skin to keep you cool – think of it as built-in air conditioning for your jersey. To increase the level of temperature control, the Hilversum has a full length zip, so you can regulate the amount of fresh air reaching your body. The fabric is anti-microbial so even if you haven’t given your jersey a rinse in a few days, no one will know you’re approaching them in the paceline.
We’ve been testing a Hilversum jersey for about a month and love the detailing that has gone into this jersey. The new 2014 colours range is on the way, but we were that impressed with the product that we’ve bought in a limited range of the 2013 colours as we thought they were worth sharing with you.
Like all Road Holland gear it has subtle classic styling and sensible sizing and being based in Florida, Road Holland know a thing or two about warm weather riding. So if you are after a lightweight jersey for your summer bike rides – the Hilversum is definitely worth a look.
We’ve just had a fresh delivery of replica cycling caps in from Italy.
Made by the same folks who make them for many of the pro cycling teams, these caps are one of our best sellers.
They are great for keeping the sun off your head and fit under a bike helmet (should you choose to wear one).
We’ve just had a fresh delivery of our best selling Yorkshire jerseys, Made in Belgium by Bioracer exclusively for Velotastic, these jerseys have become one of our best sellers since their launch on Yorkshire day last year.
With le Tour making a pilgrimage to God’s own county in a couple of months, these jerseys will be flying off our shelf faster than the peloton climbing le Cote de Blubberhouses. Get yours whilst we have them in stock.
If you are of a certain age one of your first bikes may have been a Raleigh. We have fond memories of ours and they are a part of the UK’s cycling heritage.
We’ve got a couple of Raleigh Mugs in stock – one enamel and one stoneware and a Raleigh journal too.
All make excellent gifts or something to remind you of your youth.
For the latest edition of the Cinelli Rider Collection series have teamed up with Olympic Silver Medalist and US Bicycle Hall of Famer Nelson Vails to produce a limited edition cycling cap.
The ‘Stars and Stripes’ cap design was inspired by the skinsuit worn by Vails in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics when he won silver medal in Track Cycling 1000m Match Sprints.
A portion of proceeds will go to production of the forthcoming documentary film ‘Cheetah – the Nelson Vails Story’ which chronicles Vails’ improbable ascension from New York City bike messenger, to the podium of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Like many of the new products we sell we’ve been out testing these in the Peak District for a few hundred kilometres just to make sure that they live up to the hype. We can say that these do. As with all Road Holland products, the Bolsward short’s are understated, yet do what they are designed to do extremely well.
Everyone wants to know about the pad when it comes to shorts and Road Holland are using the best available. Designed for extreme long distance riding, the pad comes from Italy and features seamless technology for incredible comfort. Special yarns and a perforated design eliminate friction, increase air circulation, and give the pad a permanent anti-bacterial effect.
12 panel construction means the shorts give where they need to and not where they don’t. A super strong 80% polyester / 20% spandex blend provides maximum compression to keep muscles at their best. At the end of each leg is a gripper that is just taut enough to provide support but not so much that it will give you the dreaded sausage look. Bib straps feature an ultra light mesh to be as minimalistic feeling as possible.
The design is reminiscent of a classic European racing kit – a small logo and simple stripe. The deep black color all the way around ensures you’ve got the perfect accompaniment to any colour jersey you wish to wear.
The Bolsward bib is available in sizes XS to XXXL. Like all Road Holland products Bolsward bib shorts are made in the good old US of A.
We’ll be there on the Friday and Saturday. (On the Sunday we’ll be off on one of our vintage bikes riding the long route).
The event is based around Bakewell showground – only a dozen miles from Velotastic’s HQ so it would be plain rude not to attend.
If you are thinking of coming up and having a go at the Eroica, why not stay a few extra days and explore some more of the Peak District National Park. You could even have a crack at our MiniMe Challenge that starts and finishes in Bakewell too.
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