The holiday (read: gift giving) season has snuck up on us once again, and some of us are still scrambling to find last-minute gifts. I have some suggestions of local brands (owned by amazing local people) that you might want to consider when looking to buy a present for a cyclist. #shoplocal
HMPL Design
Based in Vancouver, HMPL offers a wide variety of bags and accessories (handlebar bags, totes, candy bags, straps) for cyclists and every day carry. Each piece is painstakingly handmade, and a lot of effort and testing goes into each product. The owners of HMPL are absolute gems of human beings, too.
Where to buy: online, On the Rivet (Vancouver), Super Champion (Vancouver)
One20percent
Formulated, developed and tested in BC, One20percent makes chamois cream for cyclists. Not just local, one20 percent is run by five talented women, who are also are incredible athletes and involved in many local causes.
Where to buy: online
Pillar Heights
Pillar Heights crafts cycling kit, lifestyle clothing and accessories from a variety of fabrics such as merino wool and technical hemp. They also offer a bespoke cycling jersey program, which could be appealing to those who just haven’t found kit that fits properly.
Where to buy: online
Veloletics
Veloletics is designed in Vancouver and offers a variety of cycling wear for all seasons. Their kit is colourful and lively, and their local ambassadors speak highly of the performance. If you’re looking for a new jersey or even winter overshoes, take a peek at their website.
Where to buy: online
Brian Lim likes to ride bikes (sometimes with his camera). He's a complete and consummate amateur - both in cycling and in photography, and says he doesn't take himself seriously - and neither should you. Lim wants to share his love of cycling, so please reach out if you want to talk! You'll find him on Instagram at @wheelsandwhisky.
