Cycling Fashion Week

Cycling Fashion Week

The world’s only podcast dedicated to cycling fashion. Join Alex, Tony, and Warren as they straddle the line between satire and elitism. New episodes every other Tuesday-ish. Follow us on Instagram: @cyclingfashionweek. read less

Cycling's Next Chapter w/ David Millar & James Carnes
Jan 24 2023
Cycling's Next Chapter w/ David Millar & James Carnes
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 and introducing James8:37 - How James joined CHPT3 after his history at Adidas10:12 - David’s take on cycling’s current struggles after the 2020 boom14:58 - Was it just bad business planning by brands?17:42 - James’ take on the situation creating opportunity 19:56 - Is James a cyclist now? What kind of bike does he have?22:25 - How cyclists’ passion allows for enthusiasm and elitism27:59 - Two new products coming for CHPT3: Brompton collab and their first shoe38:23 - Helping more people find the joy in cycling through city riding41:35 - Would cyclists wear cycling brands to work? Why not? 43:43 - James’ challenge of designing a fashionable, comfortable lifestyle shoe that still can perform clipped in up to David’s standards46:25 - Y3 helped combine sports identity with fashion, how will the CHPT3 shoe take on that challenge for cyclists?50:17 - Could Gorpcore come to cycling? And how can brands make off-bike gear that represents the culture of cycling?53:48 - James’ outsider take on the current state of cycling fashion1:02:26 - If there’s the opportunity for disruption, why are all the brands playing it safe?1:04:31 - Is cycling too obsessed with its own history for brands to grow the sport?1:07:32 - Changing the mentality of what it means to ride a bike1:09:48 - James does Into The Canal Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweekGet in touch: cyclingfashionweek@gmail.comHit subscribe, leave a comment and a review wherever you listen to podcasts, it helps us share the best in cycling fashion with the world.
Sockology 101 with DeFeet
Nov 8 2022
Sockology 101 with DeFeet
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 Announcement7:50 - Our Upcoming Out Of Office Notice8:46 - Shane Cooper of DeFeet Introduction11:10 - Where did the name come from?11:56 - The wine he was drinking when he thought of it13:01 - Are socks easy to make?15:45 - Socks 10118:32 - Shane’s sock heritage21:27 - How DeFeet got into the Tour de France two years after starting22:39 - What is the correct sock height?25:16 - High socks are scientifically more aerodynamic (sadly)27:16 - On working with pro cyclists29:14 - DeFeet’s varied history with design31:20 - Making product in North Carolina35:06 - Brief diversion about watches37:13 - Reaching their 30th anniversary after surviving a fire, flood, tornado, and more39:38 - What’s next for DeFeet (and an exclusive announcement)42:43 - Cycling Fashion Week custom sock contest?44:45 - Rapid Fire50:13 - Shane’s Canal & Camillien53:21 - Into The Canal59:51 - We Rate Your Bike For Free™: Dan's Stealth CarbonCycling Fashion Week is presented by Le Club.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweekContact us: cyclingfashionweek@gmail.comHit subscribe, leave a comment and a review, it helps us share the best in cycling fashion with the world.
Almost The Café Ride with Matt Stephens
Aug 30 2022
Almost The Café Ride with Matt Stephens
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 Week4:47 - Matt Stephens Introduction6:43 - Racing with David Millar (who introduced him to our show)9:47 - Laurent Fignon’s Skullet11:25 - Would any pro team today rock a mullet?15:08 - His cycling origin story18:04 - Being inspired by the famous La Vie Claire mondrian kit, Greg LeMond, and Bernard Hinault21:09 - Cycling, a beautiful sport23:26 - Is bike design headed in the wrong direction?25:00 - Matt drops a Radiohead analogy for the Cervélo S526:20 - With so much focus on function in bikes, will we go back to putting an emphasis on form and aesthetics?29:07 - Matt’s favourite bike that he owns30:52 - Basically an ad for Bromptons34:54 - Matt’s pro career and the best/worst team kits he wore37:16 - Could he have pulled off white bibs as National Champion?41:14 - His favourite race to commentate at47:15 - Riding through the Giro in 2000 after a crash52:55 - The current kit landscape and what Matt gets to see through Sigma Sports56:20 - Matt’s fictitious alter ego and the kit it inspired59:09 - Is cycling kit going to go back to wilder, maximalist designs? And how can brands stand out now?1:03:11 - The Matt Stephens Kit Museum1:04:04   - Rapid Fire1:13:27 - Into The CanalCycling Fashion Week is presented by Le Club.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweekContact us: cyclingfashionweek@gmail.comHit subscribe, leave a comment and a review, it helps us share the best in cycling fashion with the world.
Velokicks: All About Cycling Shoes (& Feet)
Jul 19 2022
Velokicks: All About Cycling Shoes (& Feet)
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 Jersey11:26 - Panache Police: Does anyone actually like riding gravel?25:00 - Velokicks / Nick Squillari Intro (And the Canal story)28:16 - Getting into cycling through rehab29:48 - Being a fitter at Baum Cycles, his podiatry background, creating an Instagram page for the latest in cycling shoes34:40 - What makes a good cycling shoe? According to a podiatrist.37:47 - Do cyclists expect shoes to be painful?40:55 - Should you suffer for fashion? At what point do you have the fit dialed do you move to design?43:14 - Making a decision to price Velokicks more accessibly46:01 - Is Boa the “Kleenex” of shoe dial producers?47:55 - Why are certain shoe brands so expensive?49:59 - Nick’s PSA about keeping your shoes clean52:32 - The benefits of being an Australian brand53:10 - Building awareness of the Velokicks shoe brand54:35 - Alex loves Warren’s wide toe box58:44 - Rapid Fire1:07:45 - Into The CanalCheck out Velokicks at velokicks.ccThe gravel event Warren kept talking about: www.reggieramble.com/Cycling Fashion Week is presented by Le Club.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweekContact us: cyclingfashionweek@gmail.comHit subscribe, leave a comment and a review, it helps us share the best in cycling fashion with the world.
Tangents with Dustin Klein
Jun 7 2022
Tangents with Dustin Klein
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 better9:48 - Adidas Parley BOA Road Shoes15:48 - Rapha Swiss Collection 21:37 - Dustin Klein Intro23:21 - How he became a bike messenger, discovering the San Francisco fixie scene, seeing a market for cycling clothing26:19 - On founding Cadence Collection in 2003 (pre-dating Rapha!) as a one-person operation30:33 - Fixie or geared or just riding bikes?33:49 - On starting to make videos, being a maker, and becoming a YouTuber37:14 - Why he moved to Portland and how the weather impacts the cycling culture39:45 - Cycling fashion “rules” vs. guidelines43:14 - Altering, customizing, and de-labeling other brands’ clothing47:35 - Bike frame paint designs and inspiration48:44 - Tony goes on a tangent about cycling’s affordability50:11 - How do you balance inclusion with exclusionary cost and Portland’s unique cycling scene52:00 - Is the dream of the Big Mountain Bike Conspiracy™ alive in Portland?55:10 - That’s capitalism, baby56:11 - Coming up with video ideas57:46 - Rapid Fire1:00:51 - Into The CanalDustin Klein on YouTubeHis InstagramHis WebsiteCycling Fashion Week is presented by Le Club.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cyclingfashionweekContact us: cyclingfashionweek@gmail.comHit subscribe, leave a comment and a review, it helps us share the best in cycling fashion with the world.