Isabel Del Real : A bike, a drawing kit and a graphic novel later Isabel Del Real – long-distance cyclist and ‘documentary cartoonist’ – came to Nice to share her story and brush strokes with us. The globe-pedalling bike-packer and water-colourist hosted a discussion at the Café about her far-out adventures. After graduating from Law school in Paris Isabel decided to leave it all behind and bike-pack her way from Brittany to Teheran (‘a random destination I chose to shock my grandma.’) ‘I wanted to ride the Silk Road and see these places I’d read about.’ Her imagination nourished, Isabel built her bike and adventure companion with the help of friends: a Surly Ogre equipped with second-hand panniers – designed for exploring and riding further afield. And so, she set off east to see the mountains. ‘Shkhara is the highest point in the country of Georgia [5,193m], located near the Russian border, in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region on the northern side, and the Svaneti region of Georgia in the south.’ She documented the journey with her water colours in a travel diary and from this has created a graphic novel titled Plouheran (Plouër-sur-Rance, her little village in Brittany, and Tehran the ultimate goal). Here is a recap of her experience and advice for those looking to to strike out on their own bikepacking adventures; as told to an audience in June 2023. The Journey It was my first experience of bikepacking, completely alone. Everything is new. You have to gain confidence. My first time in a bivouac, looking for a place to set up: either close to the towns or very far away. The unfamiliar noises and creaks, the smells, the sensations. Where would I take shelter, where would I hide my tent, to be discreet, and leave no trace? My first scares in Lozère after a night lulled by the legend of the Gévaudan beast. Then all was forgotten. Perhaps the wolf wasn't that hungry. Then onto Italy, where I met Sebastiano in the Veneto, and followed him all the way to Slovenia. Then on through the Balkans to Greece and Turkey. Along the way I would meet other travellers, following and sharing stretches of road, meals together on stoves, improvised cooking over gas bottles, always with the stars on the ceiling for entertainment. In Turkey, I took a break, drawing and trying to perfect my skills. A visit from my parents and a small parcel from Café du Cycliste warmed my heart. By the time I left Istanbul, I knew a few words to talk to people. I took the ferry across the Bosphorus. I crossed desert landscapes, sometimes alone but often with travelling companions. Then the along the Black Sea, with lush vegetation and humidity. And finally I arrived in Georgia, with its famous mountain to climb before winter: the Shkhara. But I had to be quick, as the bears were getting ready to hibernate, so best not to hang around too long... A short tour of Armenia before heading into Iran (its borders open after two years) where I gabbled the Farsi language, met some expats and stumbled upon a music festival. At the end of the journey, reaching Tehran I’d cycled 15,000 km in 10 months, and done lots of drawing. If you're as curious as I was about such a journey, go out and buy some books, read Ella Maillart, Parmi la Jeunesse Russe or La Voie Cruelle (a solo cycling trip in Afghanistan). Enough to transport you, and give you a few cravings. The Graphic Novel Thanks to this trip, I've found something else; drawing and writing stories, telling what I see through smoke bubbles... There were no plans to draw at the beginning, it was just a matter of finding the right medium. For me this this has become just as important as the journey, if not more so. I read and listened to everything, and I took notes to practise telling a story, creating a narrative, chapters, characters... I listened to Riad Sattouf podcasts and read Marjane Satrapi, taking notes and sketching in my black Moleskine book. From there it grew to a larger sketchbook and a watercolour kit. As I travelled further, as the journey progressed, so did my drawings and ‘story’. I like to convey emotions through colour, but it's all improvised and drawn as the adventure unfolds. It all grew naturally as I went along, because I was on my own for a very long time, I had the head space to develop a narrative. I then created a character to develop a greater sense of distance, a heroine with blonde hair, a detail that allowed me to tell an intimate, autobiographical story. To tell a sincere story. I take inspiration from a lot of American graphic novels. But I don’t follow any particular codes or standards. It’s an autobiographical story but punctuated with free-form parts that are sometimes more contemplative. A year of drawing, reworking illustrations and dialogue let my style mature and confidence in my work grow. It was with my mind hooked on the pedals that I envisaged drawing comics. I didn't force myself, I just enjoyed the ride. I was happy. READ MORE Ride & Create | Laurianne Melierre On her bright orange Brompton, Laurianne Melierre skilfully navigates the beautiful neighbourhoods of Paris with equal parts curiosity and power. Ride & Create : Andrea Sarri Italian Michelin Starred Chef Sarri annually records more than 25,000 km on the clock.Andrea should have become a professional cyclist, but life decided otherwise. Bike-Packing Conférence - Riding Above and Beyond. French bike-explorer Axel Carion wheeled into town last Thursday night to discuss his feats of ultra-distance cycling across the globe. Axel’s stories of adventure also included advice on kit and equipment choices, plus the all-important bike preparation. NEW BIKE-PACKING COLLECTION 2023 Somewhere between a smouldering campfire and rolling along the banks of a tree-lined river, bike-packing is an experience of pure freedom.

AND GOD CREATED ST. TROPEZ Summer on the sultry streets of St. Tropez, a glimmering jewel on the coast of Provence. The name St. Tropez was taken from a Roman soldier called Torpetius or Saint Torpes of Pisa, beheaded for his religious persuasion. Little did he know that this location on the Côte d’Azur where he found his final resting place would become a destination for the rich and famous in the 20th century. A place synonymous with sophistication, success and sexiness, it’s still arguably the pinnacle of chic vacation spots. The jet set still get wet here. Now in the next century, rock n rollers, revellers, roustabouts, and road riders all mingle and twinkle between the expensive yachts, overpriced aperitifs, and miniature dogs. St. Tropez reflects in its crystal blue waters France at its most glamourous and idiosyncratic, where anyone can be anything, especially if the price is right. Sometimes a place has something you can’t buy though – a feeling, a certain light, a vibration…a je ne sais quoi. Here in St. Tropez you can shape your own story, ride your own race, and say salut! to the cyclists… 1. Nina - Men's Jersey - Bastille Day 2. Nina - Women's Jersey - Bastille Day Café du Cycliste x agnès b | The Lookbook. Complementing Café du Cycliste performance pieces, there are workwear-inspired classics, alongside sportswear and utility pieces for the 21st century. Tyre Tracks | A Shibori Story The ancient dyeing technique of shibori, from Japan – the inspiration for this collection – finds its beauty in the work: the physical exertion used to create the patterns. SS23 Lookbook: The Wild Bunch This season, we take a hand-painted pattern with a modernist style in the mode of Matisse or maybe Monet. Applied to our summer jerseys Floriane and Laureline, our homage to the flowers of Provence help us perpetuate the spirit of hope, adventure and discovery which blooms every Spring. REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE From Ancient Persia to the Californian Wild West, via the Lowlands of Scotland, the Paisley pattern is indelible in textile and clothing design.

REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE From Ancient Persia to the Californian Wild West, via the Lowlands of Scotland, the Paisley pattern is indelible in textile and clothing design. Like many classic sports, leisure and workwear styles – the Paisley patterned silk scarf or bandana became as iconic as the herringbone jacket or high-top sneaker. Synonymous with a variety of aesthetics, the so-called Wild West of Hollywood and Californian street culture made it recognisable worldwide. Inspired by its repeated teardrop landscape, each of the three Atelier performance pieces in this collection reflect the art, history and rebellious spirit of this timeless textile print. So saddle up. 1. Tiphany - Women's Superlight Jersey - Black 2. Tiphany - Men's Superlight Jersey - Red 3. Tiphany - Women's Superlight Jersey - Red 4. Savana - Women's Windproof Gilet - Black 5. Bidon 500ml - Red 6. Madyson - Unisex Superlight Jersey - Cream 7. Tiphany - Men's Superlight Jersey - Red 8. Tiphany - Women's Superlight Jersey - Black 9. Savana - Women's Windproof Gilet - Red 10. Tiphany - Women's Superlight Jersey - Red 11. Tiphany - Men's Superlight Jersey - Red 12. Madyson - Unisex Superlight Jersey - Cream 15. Tiphany - Men's Superlight Jersey - Red 13. Tiphany - Women's Superlight Jersey - Black 14. Savana - Women's Windproof Gilet - Red 16. Savana - Women's Windproof Gilet - Red

Café du Cycliste x agnès b. | b. cycle “I always like to offset the rough with the gentle.” With influences and inspiration coming from art, music and the everyday, the agnès b. approach to clothing design comes down to freedom of expression, and with this collaboration, freedom of movement. Complementing Café du Cycliste performance pieces, there are workwear-inspired classics with military heritage, alongside sportswear and utility pieces for the 21st century. With an emphasis on responsible manufacturing, and with an artist’s touch, this collection is a celebration of everything we love about designing for the outside. Clothing for adventure, for feeling good and made to last. We keep moving, progressing. This is a manifestation of how creativity, exploration and the bicycle will allow us to go further. 1. Nathan - Men's Collaboration Jersey - Black 2. Tiago - Women's Collaboration Cardigan - Black 3. Nael - Collaboration Silk Neck Scarf - Black 4. Tiago - Women's Collaboration Cardigan - Navy 5. Ethan - Men's Collaboration Shorts - Navy 6. Nathan - Men's Collaboration Jersey - Black 7. Arthur - Unisex Collaboration Polo Shirt - Black 8. Eden - Women's Collaboration Shorts - Navy 9. Marceau - Men's Collaboration Cardigan - Black 10. Lyam - Unisex Collaboration Musette - Black 11. Noe - Men's Collaboration Bib Shorts - Black 12. Louis - Women's Collaboration Jersey - Black 13. Eliott - Women's Collaboration Tank - Lazuli 16. Enzo - Unisex Collaboration T-Shirt - Orange 14. Marceau - Men's Collaboration Cardigan - Black 15. Ethan - Men's Collaboration Shorts - Navy 17. Nael - Collaboration Silk Neck Scarf - Black

Aachen, Germany: UCI Gravel World Series In the 8th century AD King Charlemagne decided to place the small spa town of Aachen in the heart of the Holy Roman Empire; and build his palace there. The story goes that he fell in love with the hot thermal springs present in the region and the small chapel built in the heart of the town. He wanted to make Aachen a leading political and cultural centre. Located along the borderland of Holland and Belgium, this German enclave can still be considered today at the centre of Europe, and it will in any case be at the centre of Planet Gravel for a weekend. ‘Three Rides’ in Aachen is the UCI accredited event for the Café du Cycliste GT to attempt qualification for the World Championships. The big race will once again take place near Veneto (Italy) at the beginning of October, a grand finale to a season of undoubtedly true and testing grit. The rules are simple, to qualify athletes must be ranked in the top 25% of their age category. The increase in the number of participants in the discipline is proportional to the rise in the level of performance. So going for a qualification this year is more difficult than ever. The topography of the Aachen course contrasts radically with the other events of the Gravel Earth Series that the Gravel Team will be embarking upon in the 2023 season. Aachen takes our four warriors around seven laps of 19 kilometres each, on an undulating course. It totals 130 kilometres with 2000 metres of elevation that “the girls” will play their qualification. The heavy rain that has fallen in the region over the past few days will spice up the proceedings. With the terrain particularly greasy, conditions only get worse with the passage of the 800 racers competing. So after their reconnaissance lap, the Hutchinson tyres mounted on the Lauf Seigla are switched from Touareg to Tundra, as gripping the ground is a priority. Racing here at Aachen is also rubbing shoulders with the best in world cyclocross. Belgians, Dutch, and German off-road specialists appear en masse, and from the first lap of the course it will not take long to understand that the race is going to move at a hellish pace. Today it will be necessary to grit the teeth just to finish, pure concentration not to slip, and guts to hang on at all costs and keep the rhythm of the linked laps. Once out of the ‘washing machine’, the girls tell us that they had no respite, that this race, shorter than usual yet at a different intensity, turned out to be exhausting. Usually when a group is formed, riders quickly become companions in the chain, taking turns one after the other to progress collectively. A state of mind that we will not find here, each for himself, in search of the opportune moment to place an attack. A dogfight. The pro cyclists in attendance will share the podiums today, the qualifications will be fiercely contested. On the side of the Café du Cycliste Gravel Team Annabel Fisher won her qualification and a very good fourth place in the GC. A real accomplishment at the end of a demanding race and an unfavourable starting grid. If there are to be qualifications for the UCI race in October, our other three riders will have to pick them up individually at the remaining events this season. For now, all eyes are on the next encounter in a few weeks, the Migration Race in Kenya. Until then, long training sessions will follow to shine under the African sun. FURTHER READING The Lauf Life Conceived on the windswept and desolate trails of Iceland, Lauf are the bike sponsor of the Café du Cycliste Gravel Team. Having begun their journey as a suspension fork manufacturer, this fledgling brand now also produce beautiful carbon fibre bikes for gravel racing across varied terrain. VIEW MORE The Café du Cycliste Gravel Team A new year and new season on the horizon for the Gravel Team. The all-female squad will once again test their endurance, spirit and commitment on an international circuit. VIEW MORE Gravel Advice: Women of the CDC GT We sat down with the CDC GT, our female trio of Gravel racers, to talk about women’s racing and community, and how it feels to be a female athlete in a traditionally male-focussed sport. VIEW MORE The Traka: The reference for European gravel For the Café du Cycliste Gravel Team, arriving at The Traka is a little like visiting an old friend. There’s a familiarity born of previous experience and two of the team were winners last year (Annabel Fisher in the 100km and Lydia Iglesias in the 200km). VIEW MORE

TYRE TRACKS | A SHIBORI STORY There are many words for the verb to push : from propel, to pedal, to plunge, prod and press. The ancient dyeing technique of shibori, from Japan – the inspiration for this collection – finds its beauty in the work: the physical exertion used to create the patterns. Shibori comes from the verb ‘shiboru’ – to work, squeeze and press. This capsule of products applies a pattern that echoes the natural world we explore on our bikes, the way the pushing on the pedals allows for beauty and truth in the tyre tracks we leave behind us, for others to follow. To shop the Shibori collection click here. 1. Christine, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Shibori; Ophelie, Men's Capsule Bib Shorts, Shibori. 2. Magalie, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori. 3. Magalie, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori. 4. Magalie, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori. 5. Christine, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Shibori; Petra, Men's Superlight Gilet, Shibori. 6. Christine, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori; Ophelie, Women's Capsule Bib Shorts, Shibori. 7. Christine, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Shibori; Petra, Men's Superlight Gilet, Shibori. 8. 500ml Bidon, Shibori. 9. Christine, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Shibori; Petra, Men's Superlight Gilet, Shibori. 11. Christine, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori; Ophelie, Women's Capsule Bib Shorts, Shibori. 10. Christine, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori; Ophelie, Women's Capsule Bib Shorts, Shibori. 12. Christine, Women's Superlight Jersey, Shibori; Ophelie, Women's Capsule Bib Shorts, Shibori; Christine, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Shibori.

SS23 Lookbook: The Wild Bunch Have you ever smelt the sweet perfume of wild flowers after six hours suffering in the saddle? It’s often the smells that keep you spinning, powering you towards the next tantalising turn. The flora of Provence to those who reside and play here is the icing on an already perfect gateau, gilding the golden lilies and lemon-scented lilacs. They may inspire or sing of hunger, desire, death or hedonism, but flowers are often nature’s neon lights, the girls and boys frolicking on street corners, enjoying life for life’s sake. You may know of Grasse – the town that inspired Chanel No.5; perhaps the world’s most pungent perfume. Whatever your relationship with luxuriously-bottled potions, the abundance of flowers in the region where we ride and live deserves perennial celebration. This season, we take a hand-painted pattern with a modernist style in the mode of Matisse or maybe Monet. Applied to our summer jerseys Floriane and Laureline, our homage to the flowers of Provence help us perpetuate the spirit of hope, adventure and discovery which blooms every Spring. 1. Laureline, Unisex Midweight Jersey, Floral Black 2. Floriane, Women's Lightweight Jersey, Sequoia 2. Floriane, Women's Lightweight Jersey, Floral Black 3. Floriane, Women's Lightweight Jersey, Floral Black 4. Floriane, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Sequoia 5. Laureline, Unisex Midweight Jersey, Floral Black 7. Laureline, Unisex Midweight Jersey, Floral Black; Floriane, Men's Lightweight Jersey, Floral Black 8. Floriane, Women's Lightweight Jersey, Sequoia

Touching Spring with the Mimosas Every Spring brings an enchantment here in Provence, when the famous yellow Mimosa trees bloom on the Tanneron and in the Esterel. Located just a few kilometres from Cannes, the massif overlooking the Mediterranean is ablaze with gold, exhaling a sweet scent of honey and vanilla. The paths on which our machines carry us are transformed into tunnels of flowers, a natural guard-of-honour standing proudly against the blue of the sky; this wonderful display is a remedy for the senses waking up from hibernation. Native to Australia and Tasmania, the mimosa scabrella blooms in early spring in temperate climates, such as the Côte d’Azur. Brought here in 1789 by the French botanists Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle and Aimé Bonpland during a trip to South America, the mimosa [for the brunch-time cocktail, see also ‘Buck’s Fizz’] has almost 600 species. The genus has established itself here in southern France as a favourite decoration in gardens and parks, cultivated by local horticulturists making use of the pleasant temperatures and chalky soil. Its flowers are delicate and sensitive to light and touch. The Route des Mimosas, a 120km journey dedicated to the plant, welcomes thousands of sightseers every year. We load our bikes on the regional express train from Nice, heading to Mandelieu for a loop of about 40km. The forecast says sunshine and a gentle 15°C, a promising morning ahead. Leaving Mandelieu station, the bikes rise up the steep slope of a dirt track, set back from the dwellings that ‘flowered’ here in the mid to late 20th century. Everyone has a clear view of the sea as we ride southwards and, judging by the vehicles parked outside these modern houses, this is a resort reserved for a privileged clientele. The Grand Duc elevates us to more than 500 metres in altitude, gradually revealing the scintillating blue from Nice to Fréjus. Our chunky tyres have left the populated areas and posh cars to find small farms belonging to local people, families who have lived up here for generations. In this natural setting, life has not yet yielded to the siren song of holiday properties, their fields of mimosas, olive trees and chestnut trees remain a much more precious commodity than euros or air-conditioning. Fabulous trails and small winding roads that make us extremely happy take us to the small road of Bagueiret, in the direction of Les Adrets de l'Esterel. At the bottom of the valley, the path would be more suitable for mountain bikes rather than our gravel bikes, which now resemble frail dinghies upon a rough sea. They resist the terrain entirely, so we dismount instead of flying over the handlebars. But then we find wide tracks once more, dirt boulevards that are entirely dedicated to us, at high speed, faces in the wind, we wish this would never end… By crossing Route Nationale 7, we leave the Tanneron massif to enter the Estérel. Its characteristic red rock has propelled us into an Arizona canyon; this place would be a perfect setting for John Wayne, regardless of his choice of horse. Here we find ourselves in the promised land of gravel and mountain biking on the Côte d'Azur, the feeling is magical. Here the mimosas have given way to lentisks and arbutus trees, whose glowing fruits are just waiting to be plucked. 40 clicks later and more than 1200m of ascent, we are approaching the coast. Our precious mimosas have reappeared. The name derives from the Latin mimus which means ‘mime’ – as the flowers fold up when touched, which mimics animals and their sensitivity. You cannot help but be drawn towards these enchanting plants, an invitation to enjoy the intoxication of the Côte d’Azur in all its early springtime glory. Further Riding Ride of the Month: March May is the season of the markets in Provence, where a cornucopia of open air stalls appear each week in most towns and villages. VIEW MORE Ride of the Month: May In the world of cycle racing, Milan–San Remo is one of the most prestigious events of the season. To win this trophy is to have your name chiseled into history. But only if you’re a man. VIEW MORE Ride of The Month: July The Col de Vence is an unforgiving climb, renowned for it's desert-like landscape, beautiful views of the Mediterrean Sea and the absence of an escape from the blazing sun. VIEW MORE Ride of the Month: September A 1300m climb to explore the wild animal reserve of the Monts d’Azur and ride the thrilling descent down the other side, through tunnels cut in the rock. VIEW MORE

ATELIER : THE OUTER LIMITS A limited edition capsule inspired by riding the outer limits. Step offline into the cool of the real, and you can escape with a different kind of machine. On our bicycles it’s pure human energy, organs and muscles flowing in natural waves, propelled by instinct and perception. On the bike you find new routes between the forever blazing lights and cacophony of traffic. Riding between the lines, body and mind in harmony, creating your own pathways, discovering true illuminations on the outer limits. Shop the collection here. Sofia : technical performance and out-there style. The fleece construction includes added stretch for a closer fit and adaptable insulation for cool conditions. Myriam : super light windproof outer shell with a peaked hood and vents at the rear and front for 360º ventilation. Two pockets with invisible YKK zips give you safe storage.

THROUGH THE LENS Whether for the rough and tumble of racing, the simple thrill of exploration or the calm after the storm. Each eyewear model is designed for an active life with photochromic lenses, hydrophobic treatment and a splash of modern French style. Shop the Collection here. 1. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Black 2. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Black 3. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Grey 4. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Grey 5. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Grey 6. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Grey 7. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Black 8. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Black 10. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Grey 9. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Grey 11. Gabin - Photochromic Sports Sunglasses - Black

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité: Avignon Lookbook 2022 Badged with the face of Marianne and featuring a reworked tricolour design, the special edition Floriane Bastille jersey takes its cues from summer in the south of France. Shot in and around the former papal home and world heritage site on the left bank of the river Rhône. Now available for men and women. 1. PLace de l'horloge 2. Place de l'horloge 3. Rue des Ciseaux d'Or 4. Place du crillon 5. Rue rouge 6. Place du palais 7. Rue molière 8. Joucas 9. Rue des teinturiers 11. Place de l'amirande 10. Jardin des domes 12. Lioux

Arrière-Pays SS22 Lookbook : The Sporting Life Forever outside is where you’ll find us. With a spirit inspired by going with the flow. Over roads and trails, mountains and oceans, or rambling through the local streets. Since the first humans walked upright, we’ve been looking for fun, playing the game. Enjoy it, wear it well, find your spot, take a break, take a walk, take a trip. See you out there. The SS22 Arrière-Pays collection is here. 1. Men's Magdalena Trousers, Beige; Women's Lena Trousers, Beige. 2. Unisex Prune Hoodie, Navy. 3. Men's Noemie Shorts, Agave Green. 4. Men's Amandine Swim Shorts, Tornado. 5. Unisex Prune Hoodie, Beige; Unisex Col T-Shirt, Stelvio 6. Womens Ariel Swimsuit, Navy & White. 7. Men's Noemie Shorts, Black; Men's Emma Shorts, Khaki; Women's Benedicte Trousers, Cappucino. 8. Men's Benedicte Trousers, Cappucino; Unisex Prune Hoodie, Navy. 10. Men's Magdalena Trousers, Cobalt Blue; 9. Womens Olivia Swimsuit, Tutti Frutti.

FINISH LINES: Atelier Collection SS22 This season’s Atelier collection is made up of team issue pieces as worn in competition by the CDC GT, Café du Cycliste’s first official racing team. Each piece is designed for performance on mixed terrain, using top-end fabrics, components and construction for lightweight and durable apparel. A chequered-flag repeat pattern and special edition flying-fish embroidered emblem adorns these key Gravel cuts, created for epic off-road escapades. Get lost and go further riding in the CDC GT team colours. Shop the Atelier Collection. 1. CHEQUERED MATES : The chequered-flag pattern honours the CDC GT 2. OFF PISTE PIECES : Built for routes less ridden and rarely raced-upon 3. FORMULA G : Riding Gravel is the answer to many of life’s problems 4. TOP END : Constructed to provide unwavering support on rough terrain 5. START YOUR ENGINES : Get stoked. Get lost. Ride further. 6. RACE FACE : Premium fabrics meet performance tailoring for faultless functionality 7. GRAVEL FURTHER : Gravel is about going the extra mile. And then going the extra miles. 8. DRESS TO THRILL : To look good is already to go fast. 10. EPIC APPAREL : Experience the epic in our Gravel-specific kit. 9. RIDE LIKE THE WIND : Lightweight performance for off-road escapades. 11. #WHATISGRAVEL : Gravel is everything and anything you can discover.

Scent from Provence: The Centifolia Collection Created with local inspiration from Grasse, Provence’s perfume capital, Café du Cycliste’s Centifolia collection is blooming with cultivated colour. A group consisting of jersey, jacket, gilet and bib shorts, each variant has a pattern evoking sweet scented flowers grown in the region. Anemone, Sakura, Begonia, Petunia and Muguet (Lily of the Valley), all feature in these limited edition pieces for Spring Summer 2022. Ride into summer smelling the flowers, and magically transport yourself to perfumed Provence. Shop the Men's and Women's collection. 1. Women's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Muguet; Men's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Muguet 2. Men's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Anemone 3. Women's Petra Centifolia Jacket, Anemone 4. Men's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Sakura; 5. Men's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Muguet; Women's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Muguet 6. Women's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Sakura; 7. Men's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Anemone/a>; Women's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Anemone 8. Men's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Muguet; Women's Floriane Centifolia Jersey, Muguet 10. Women's Capucine Centifolia Bib Shorts, Anemone 9. Men's Capucine Centifolia Bib Shorts, Anemone

A Rose by Any Other Name Café du Cycliste and Grasse have history. Before the first stitch was sown on the first jersey ever made, the coffee shop that was the original Café du Cycliste was situated just outside the main town, in a suburb called Châteaunuef-de-Grasse. It was whilst turning pedals on the roads surrounding the famous perfume town that our co-founders bounced their ideas, and the good ones became the seeds of something bigger. Grasse is, of course, better known as the perfume capital of the world. An industry whose scents come from the flowers grown in the surrounding landscape. One of the most famous for its scent is the rose. And at the top of the rose tree is the centifolia variety. It’s also known as the Provence Rose, no prizes for guessing why. Hermès, Chanel, and Dior, all source their roses here. To this day in Grasse, the start of the process that ends in those bottles of concentrated fragrance is one of hand-picking in the fields at the end of April and beginning of May. It’s a métier, a tradition and a testament of what the terroir gives as gifts. The same terroir that we cycle across on a weekly basis. Grasse is situated away from the coast so the flowers are protected from the sea breeze. Like so many of its neighbours the town is perched on what we call a ‘colline’, a small hill. Behind are the higher mountains of the Park National Préalpes d’Azur. Around the town, riders will find many rollers, some longer hills but no hors category climbing. The famous Route Naploeon runs through here and heads north towards Castellane and the Gorges du Verdon. Going north is the best way to get into the more open spaces, after passing through the many elaborate villas that were built following the birth of the perfume industry. Celebrate the queen of flowers itself and acknowledge this gift from the terroir that is the base of French life and, more particularly for us, French cycling. The summer Capsule Collection of Floriane jerseys, Capucine bib shorts and Petra gilets does likewise. The Collection FLORIANE SAKURA VIEW MORE FLORIANE ANEMONE VIEW MORE FLORIANE MUGUET VIEW MORE PETRA GILET ANEMONE VIEW MORE CAPUCINE ANEMONE VIEW MORE PETRA JACKET ANEMONE VIEW MORE

Light And Long The devil is always in the detail, especially when the ride is long.There are no half measures on full days, no short cuts to big distances. More capacity, more comfort and more clarity when the the sun is yet to wake or dusk starts to slip away into dark. Everything has to justify its existence. View engineered Audax pieces for men and women. 1. Men's Zelie Jacket, Rouille; Women's Zelie Jacket, Rouille 2. Men's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Women's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Reflective Audax Cycling Gloves 3. Men's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Women's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Reflective Audax Cycling Gloves 4. Men's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Women's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Reflective Audax Cycling Gloves 5. Men's Ingrid Jersey, Alpine Green; Women's Ingrid Jersey, Alpine Green 6. Men's Ingrid Jersey, Navy; Women's Ingrid Jersey, Navy; 7. Men's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Women's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black 8. Men's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Women's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Reflective Audax Cycling Gloves; 9. Men's Zelie Jacket, Rouille; Women's Zelie Jacket, Rouille 9. Men's Zelie Jacket, Rouille; Women's Zelie Jacket, Rouille 10. Men's Irma Jersey, Alpine Green; Women's Irma Jersey, Alpine Green; Men's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Women's Marceline Bib Shorts, Black; Reflective Audax Cycling Gloves;

Norway on Film AW21 The northern lights are only found by heading north. On and on, up and up. The road may be long, the terrain may be tough but the results are spectacular. Shot the old fashioned way for a place where time stands still. Shop our new arrivals for men and women. 1. Unisex Alexia Insulated Gilet, Light Khaki; Men's Petra Superlight Jacket, Peacock Blue 3. Men's Cosette Merino Base Layer, Navy 5. Unisex Alexia Insulated Gilet, Light Khaki; 6.Women's Leonie Insulated Jacket, Pistache; Women's Marie Winter Tights, Black; 8. Unisex Penelope Gravel Jersey, Navy Safran; Unisex Penelope Gravel Jersey, Graphite Blue; Women's Marie Winter Tights, Rouille; 9. Men's Yolande Merino Jersey, Khaki; Women's Yolande Merino Jersey, Khaki; 11. Unisex Alexia Insulated Gilet, Light Khaki

The Atelier Collection AW21 Atelier is a collection by Café du Cycliste comprising one-off pieces produced in small quantities. Uniquely styled, the collection mirrors the freedom of the road within the design and development process itself. Fewer rules, less restriction, more freedom. Shop the Atelier Collection here. Love came at dawn, when all the world was fair, When crimson glories’ bloom and sun were rife; Love came at dawn, when hope’s wings fanned the air, And murmured, “I am life.” Love came at eve, and when the day was done, When heart and brain were tired, and slumber pressed; Love came at eve, shut out the sinking sun, And whispered, “I am rest.” LOVE CAME AT DAWN - Mark Twain, 1896

AW21: Serre Chevalier Lookbook Outdoors is out there. Before and after the bike, between and among the hills. Each Arrière-Pays piece features signature modern French style and is inspired by the back country around Nice. A place of beauty, of solace and of adventure. Shop our AW21 Arrière-Pays collection here. 1.Unisex Lisette Outdoor Vest, Pink; Unisex Amelie Down Jacket, Smoke Blue; Men's Bérénice Sweatshirt, Poisson Volant 2. Men's Louane Jumper, Heather Blue 3. Unisex Clementine Sweatshirt, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage; Unisex Josiane Ribbed Beanie, Beige 4. Unisex Ondine Fleece Top, Grey 5. Men's Bérénice Sweatshirt, Poisson Volant; Men's Nicole Roll Neck Jumper, Red 6. Unisex Ondine Fleece Top, Red 7. Men's Maeva Bomber Jacket, Créme; Men's Nicole Roll Neck Jumper, Red 8.Men's Louane Jumper, Camel; Waterproof Rucksack, Bleu Clair 9.Men's Louane Jumper, Camel; Diane Merino Beanie, Red 10. Unisex Ondine Fleece Top, Grey; Men's Bomber Jacket, Créme 12. Men's Louane Jumper, Heather Blue 11. Unisex Josiane Ribbed Beanie, Beige 13. Unisex Lisette Outdoor Vest, Pink; Men's Louane Jumper, Heather Grey; Men's Juliette Active Trousers, Black

Café du Cycliste x 66°North Lookbook Designed for the worst weather on Earth and united by the belief that good design enables time outdoors, Café du Cycliste has joined forces with one of Iceland’s oldest manufacturing companies, 66°North to present a special collection of technical gear. Shop the exclusive collection here. 1. Men's Seigla Cycling Jacket, Dark Grey 2. Women's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain 3. Men's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain 4. Women's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain , Men's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain 5. Men's Skyli Cycling Jacket, Light Blue 6. Women's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain , Men's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain 7. Women's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain, Men's Seigla Cycling Jacket, Dark Grey 8. Men's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain 10. Men's Seigla Cycling Jacket, Dark Grey, Men's Skyli Cycling Jacket, Light Blue 9. Men's Landmannalaugar Fleece Jersey, Mountain, Unisex Hip Pack, Mountain