Mamnick Hibell

Thom over at Mamnick has created the most beautiful looking leather shoes inspired by the touring legend of Ian Hibell. The shoe, named after its rugged-muse, is handmade in Derbyshire in homage to its inspiration of Hibell. 100% leather the shoes are available in both a black & brown flavour. Perfect for a spot of touring of city riding, these will look dandy both in & out the saddle. 

There's also a very nice little piece about Hibell over at the Mamnick journal.  

Pin-Ups

Spotted over at the very cool Atelier du Velo online shop. Head on over to check out some cool unique vintage bike bits.

P-R 1988

Not only an excellent video of the '88 edition of the 'Queens of the Classics', but also check out Liggett in his flasher-mac. Epic opener!

Sunshine

Still one of my all time favourite songs, first discovered on Rapha's Giro LP. When the sun is shining I cant help but smile when I hear this, be it on the bike or cooking up a storm in my kitchen. Summer - sulla strada! 

Keegan to Sky?

Le Coq Sportif x L’Eroica 2011 Capsule Collection

Pillars Of Italian Cycling

RockShox @ Roubaix

Iscaselle Giro d'Italia Saddle

Raleigh Vektar

Anyone remember these? I seriously lusted after this bike as a kid, I used to visit a pals house and always hog it, he had the black "blackcat" version. So tough! Forget all your new-fangled carbon lightweight weenie road machines, back in the day all this little mini bianchista wanted was the ability to tune into some crummy radio station and fire off some sirens whilst riding along about 3 miles per hour down the road.

"The onboard computer features elapsed time, distance travelled, speed and maximum speed achieved. Optional add-ons include a Computer Module accessory pack (trip meter, speedo) Radio Accessory pack (3 preset AM stations) and - OH MY GOD - Sound Synthesiser with 8 built in digital sounds, paddle, shifter and speakers."

Coppi Protar 1:9 Scale Bianchi Model

Spotted on ebay - a cute 1:9 replica model of Fausto Coppi's Bianchi bicycle....

Hammersmith Cycling Films - Brian Robinson

The excellent venue and bianchista hq local, Riverside Studios are screening a special collection of short films on the great British cyclist Brian Robinson - 

London's cycling film aficionados return to Riverside Studios for a tribute to 80-year-old Brian Robinson. A British and European cycling legend, he was one of the first English speakers to try their luck in the heartland of cycle racing in continental Europe, and the first to make a major impact in the results. He was the first Englishman to finish the Tour de France and the first to win a stage. This was in 1958 and was followed with a stunning 20-minute winning margin the following year on Stage 20, cementing his reputation as a tough yet friendly racing cyclist, popular with his fellow professionals. Brian was also the first Englishman to win a continental professional stage race – the Dauphiné-Libéré in 1961. Extracts from his biography, 'Brian Robinson: Pioneer' will be read by its author, top cycling writer Graeme Fife. There will be extracts from a previously unseen film about Robinson by Ray Pascoe, as well as footage of him in the 1953 Tour of Britain. Also, archive film from Herne Hill and a profile of 1937 Tour de France winner, Roger Lapébie.

Films screening this afternoon include: Brian Robinson: A Gentleman Cyclist (Ray Pascoe, UK, 2010, 40m); A Wheel in Britain: 1953 Tour of Britain (UK, 26m) and Keep Going Lapébie! (Nicolas Philbert, UK, 1988, 30m).

The screenings will take place at 1:45pm on Sunday 30th January, tickets £8.50 and can be booked here

Les Mémoires Du Peloton

Prendas have produced a top notch retro 2011 calendar with iconic photographs of yesterdays cycling gladiators, from Mercx to Moser to Indurain and even very own british hero Malc Elliot! Its a great calendar to hang on the wall and jot down all your upcoming ride and race dates.... a wonderful stocking filler this Christmastime. Available here

Look Mum! Socks

Wheelmen & Co Pack

Simpy beautiful vintage style cycle pack. Love it so much! spied at Wheelmen & Co

Boonen!

all images via Getty Images

New Prendas Ciclisimo Caps

Prendas recently took delivery of 3 new colourways of their classic biretta. The pink one looks particularly natty in the flesh, perfect for complimenting a ninja-style black lycra ensemble! A snip at only £7.50, scoop here

Selle Monte Grappa

Campy-Van

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Condor Cycles World Series

Condor Cycles raising their game yet again, and releasing this very very fresh frameset as part of their continuing celebration of founder Monty Young’s 80^th birthday. Each triple-butted steel frameset will have a pricetag of £550, and be available in white with a dash of colour. Crafted from  The colour highlights available will be from each of the world champ rainbow stripes. A very simple but striking design makes this a lustworthy steed. To add to its appeal, the frameset is only being produced as a run of 150 - once its gone its gone! And for the price condor are fitting each frame complete with a specially branded Concor world series saddle, colour coordinated bartape and a Condor branded seatpin. A natty classic looking frame, ideal for a retro inspired track racer and about-town single speed beaut. Head in to Condor Cycles to find out more.