{"id":183859,"date":"2021-06-04T10:10:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T10:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=183859"},"modified":"2021-11-25T14:28:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:28:52","slug":"the-history-of-cycling-caps-and-some-of-the-coolest-out-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2021\/06\/04\/the-history-of-cycling-caps-and-some-of-the-coolest-out-there\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Cycling Caps and Some of the Coolest Out There"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cycling cap, that minimalist colourful piece of cotton that adorned the head of all the champions that made the history of cycling, has been recently seeing a comeback and it again became an essential element of the cycling culture. So much that people are wearing it even off the bike and the motives are not only about sponsors like back in the day but there are also many creatives one. This article is about the coolest caps you can find out there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Since the early days, riders have always needed to wear a cap and the first thing they did was to look into their wardrobe. And so it was often a stylish tweed flat cap that protected those legendary pioneers of the sport more than a century ago. Cycling soon turned into a popular sport and started to attract more financial interest, so the cap not only became a way to protect riders from sunburn or rain but it also became an essential marketing tool for brands. The cap\u2019s popularity explosion was also helped by the fact that \u201cTifosi\u201d wanted to wear the same cap that their champions wore.<\/p>\n

\"Cycling<\/a>
A cap of Legnano Pirelli cycling team. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When wearing a helmet became compulsory, the cycling cap lost its popularity and it was used only for the podium (although a baseball cap was preferred because there is more space for a logo) and as a souvenir for fans. Some riders still wore it under the helmet but that was about it. But then, in the last decade, the cycling cap saw an incredible comeback. Fashion designers started to include it in their collections, New York messengers wore it as a fashion statement, amateurs started to wear it under the helmet as a part of the culture. The cycling caps are back and we love them!<\/p>\n

Every clothing, bike and even component brand makes a branded cap nowadays so if you are a particular fan of this or that company, you will surely be able to wear their colours. Here\u2019s an overview of our favourites!<\/p>\n

Classic caps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Brooklyn<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are a nostalgic type and would like to wear the history of cycling, then you should get a classic cap. There is a company in Italy called Apis that has been producing caps for pro cyclists since 1956.<\/p>\n

They only do wholesale but their web page<\/a> is precious because you can see all the possibilities that are on the market and once you find the cap you like, you can just look for it in one of the numerous e-shops. In my case, I use Bike24<\/a> a lot. You can just use a \u201cvintage cap\u201d filter and voila\u2019 \u2013 endless options.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> about \u20ac12<\/p>\n

Material:<\/strong> 65% polyester, 35% cotton.<\/p>\n

PEdALED<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"PEDALED<\/a><\/p>\n

PEdALED is a Japanese premium brand founded on the belief that \u201cthe aesthetics and functionality of cycling apparel can greatly increase the pleasure of riding\u201d as founder Hideto Suzuki puts it. I like PEdALED for its simplicity and distinctive style which reflects also on\u00a0their<\/a> caps<\/a>. Their signature collection is called Japanese Bandana Caps and are made with traditional Japanese textiles and patterns.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> starting at \u20ac36<\/p>\n

Material:<\/strong> 100% cotton.<\/p>\n

Maloja<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Maloja<\/a><\/p>\n

Maloja is a German brand with a very distinctive character. Their design is always very colourful and playful so I think it is worth checking out\u00a0their collection<\/a>\u00a0of highly functional bike caps. These are more utilitarian than lifestyle but still very cool looking.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> \u20ac25<\/p>\n

Material:<\/strong> a combination of polyester and Spandex. The percentage depends on models.<\/p>\n

Tenspeed Hero<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Tenspeed<\/a><\/p>\n

Tenspeed Hero caps came to my attention for the first time while riding in California. I was at a place full of cyclists for a post-ride beer when a guy walked up to our table with a cap saying \u201cMerda\u201d on the bill. I had to laugh because that word has a whole different meaning in Italian (look it up). When you think about it, how many times do you find yourself using that word during one of your training sessions or races?<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t only have\u00a0that model<\/a>\u00a0but it surely is my favourite. Tenspeed Hero is a company based in Chicago, USA, but they ship all over.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> \u20ac20<\/p>\n

Material:<\/strong> 65\/35 polyester-cotton blend.<\/p>\n

Cascada<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Cascada<\/a><\/p>\n

Cascada is a young brand from Lake Garda, the outdoor capital of Italy. I\u2019ve been a true fan since the beginning because they try hard to choose colours, themes and materials, keeping their beloved nature in mind. And this goes for their cycling caps too, of course. They have a few limited but very cool options. I wear their \u201cStay Wild<\/a>\u201d cycling cap all the time because I like not only the graphic but also the motto.\u00a0I also like the \u201cLeaves<\/a>\u201d one very much.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> \u20ac20<\/p>\n

Material:<\/strong> 100% polyester.<\/p>\n

Walz Caps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Walz<\/a><\/p>\n

Walz Caps<\/a> offer hand-made cycling caps. They have incredible customer care I tried first-hand and their products are high quality. As caps are their core business, they can offer a wide variety of models so every cyclist can find their perfect match. I must say that it\u2019s always a great pleasure to browse\u00a0their web<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price: starting at \u20ac25<\/p>\n

Materials: depending on caps. Cotton, wool, merino, technical fabrics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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