This year we stopped making the traditional long sleeve thermal cycling jersey. In our opinion, as garment technology has evolved the thermal jersey has almost become redundant. In our view, a great piece of kit should offer maximum versatility to offer genuine value for money. And herein lies the issue with a standard thermal jersey. […]
Fighting back to fitness – an endurance cyclist’s guide to recovery post operation Chronology of a 13kg weight gain (and loss?): June 2016 I finally came back to Belgium after a one-month bikepacking trip in Italy. 70 kg and well-trained after riding middle to long distances almost every day. A few months before leaving Belgium, […]
“I did not see the sign warning me I had 10 minutes left. Otherwise I would have gone faster…” Next time you feel like giving up on a hard ride, remember that this is the fighting talk of a 105 year-old man! If anyone needs a reminder of their limits, or their perceived limits, […]
June of this year saw the Isle of Man host the the biggest date in the British road race calendar: The British National Road Race Championships. For many, this was a symbolic return to a place that belongs at the forefront of world cycling. But what is it about this tiny self-governed island that forges […]
“It’s about you. If you win, it’s you; if you lose, it’s you. Black and white. Nowhere to hide.” Greg Rusedski Last year I sat down with Rob (our content manager [the dude taking a picture on the left of the above image]). He had been with the company for just 3 months at that […]
In the market for a new cycling helmet?….. Well, look no further! A collection of stunningly crafted helmets designed by various artists will be on show at London bike shop and cafe Look Mum No Hands from Friday 1st September. With artists such as Grayson Perry and Stephen Jones to name a few, this is […]
A bio about Rudy I have to admit, I’ve never been the sportive type. A bit a jogging, played soccer as a boy and always saw bikes as a mean of transport….(apologies to all the bikes reading this). It’s only 3 years ago, at age 29, that I started to dig a bit deeper into […]
With the Tour de France, hot weather and variable conditions, we’ve seen a wide variety of garments sold this month. See whats been selling and if you like something….. treat yourself! Get #KITDOPING Most Popular // July More from the Blog // Follow our adventures on Instagram //
A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. – Henry Ford This week stolen goat turned 5. Despite owning pairs of jeans that are older than this – I realise that 5 years is not an insignificant amount of time to survive in business. The word ‘survive’ is apt here. The first […]
Tim Panagis – A short bio A little about me and how I got to where I am today. I am originally from a small town north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin called Cedarburg, where we are known for expansive cornfields, dairy farms and summer festivals. I attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where I earned a […]
Isabelle wears Hypervelocity Jersey // Bodyline Black Shorts // Coolmax Socks This season we’ve partnered up with Ridley Bikes, and specifically La Ridley who have a strong focus on pushing the boundaries of womens cycling. Belgium based Ridley share a lot of values with us and know that a lot more can be done with cycling, especially with female […]
Deva Triathlon 2017 Of all the races I have both taken part in or volunteered in, I have never seen an event so seamlessly executed. Chester Triathlon Club truly out did themselves with their organisation, the goody bags and rounding up a stellar amount of support from the locals. I knew this race would exceed […]
Today is International joke day, what better way to celebrate it than some cycling jokes…… Plus a couple of goat related ones for good measure. Enjoy! Feel free to share and spread the joke love #internationaljokeday 1. A tandem rider is stopped by a police car. “What’ve I done, officer?” asks the rider. “Perhaps you didn’t notice […]
My Journey // Nicole Pugson I was never really ‘sporty’ when I was younger apart from swimming. It was the one thing that I adored as a child, being in the water. My Mum will tell me her horror stories of when I’d swim out to the deep end of the pool, get rid of […]
Summer is now here and the weather’s great! We’ve had the hottest June day in over 40 years, let’s just hope the weather keeps. Time to treat yourself to a Summer cycling jersey. Summer is arguably the best time of year to cycle. The weather – motivating, the desire to stay outdoors – greater, the days […]
An opportunity for an opportunist – Sam Farrar When I left college I got a job as a shelf stacker in my local Co-op. 6 years on I’m a Technician working for a well-known family-run business, Atherton Racing, better known as Trek Factory Racing DH team. Yep, that’s right: I travel the world as a […]
What is CoolMax? Coolmax is a specifically engineered fabric which is created from a blend of Polyester fibres. Designed to improve breathability compared with natural fibres. A trademark of Invista (the world’s largest integrated fibre, resin and intermediates company), CoolMax was developed in 1986 by DuPont Textiles & Interiors (now Invista). The CoolMax fabric was originally […]
Most popular items in May The variable weather has seen a steady balance of sales across both hot and cold weather gear. Our Limited Edition summer jerseys and some of our Orkaan range have been the most popular! Summer is arguably the best time of year to be out and about riding….. so I hope […]
The Giro d’Italia is officially over and what an incredible event it’s been! Remember, it’s still not too late to celebrate the Giro’s 100th edition, this event will be forever remembered so make sure you’re a part of it. There’s still some time to buy our tribute pieces, a must-have for any true fan of […]
Giro stage 16 is underway! In this stage, the greatest riders will take on some of the most legendary climbs the world has to offer. The ‘queen stage’ 222km, passes across the Alps and features a double over the Stelvio. The stage starts at Rovetta (a starting stage in 2008) and the course climbs steadily over to Val […]
Hooooray it’s Friday! If you haven’t been on your bike since the weekend then shame on you!…… Wipe off the weekday dust, get the tubes pumped, an M-check done and get out and adventure! We want to see those riding photos plastered all over Instagram, so get tagging #stolengoat! We’ve entered the Little Lumpy – EPIC on […]
Top 10 pro cyclists to follow on Instagram, it’s not about the number of followers…. Instagram is one of the best ways to see the goings on of a pro cyclist. Follow them and have an insight into what their busy lives entail: race days, training, travelling, dietary plans, hobbies, time off, messing around, personal things, cool products […]
Big climbs & ‘on point’ kit doping Easter has finally sprung – the overshoes have been tucked away and the new kit is getting an outing. I had the chance of squeezing in a week cycling with my race team Athlos – on the sunny island of Mallorca. The hills & mileage were daunting after […]
It’s that time of the month again when we post what’s been our best selling cycle clothing. The recent weeks have flown by, don’t you think?! As you can imagine with the nice weather recently and many of you lucky goats riding abroad, our best selling clothing has been mainly Spring/ Summer kit. So what’s been […]
The Giro d’Italia will celebrate its 100th race in 2017. The Giro has such history and passion and carries a massive amount of weight in the Pro Tour Calendar. We couldn’t let 100 years of the Giro d’Italia go by without celebrating the fact! So we have created 2 special, limited edition pieces just for this… Limited […]
Take a closer look at the stolen goat Bodyline cycling jersey features, find out what sets our jersey miles above the others. Our Bodyline cycling jersey is split into two design collections this year, CORE and our all new Limited Editions. The CORE range has been designed to look understated but still provide the highest level […]
Jonesie Diary – Life after time off – Training The rest period has been and gone – I was itching to get back into my training routine, the busy juggle of home & work life, a hyper puppy that never tires – you name it I missed it. Keeping expectations real My first week back […]
Best selling cycle clothing March 2017- Find out what’s hot! We welcome the recent warm, sunny weather and long may it continue! The days are lighter for longer, which means for most, if not all of us, we can get out on the bike after work! We’ve seen a significant increase in mileage from you […]
A cycling holiday in Mallorca Sunny Spain…. lucky for some ;) Our first team “business trip” and for some of us, our first experience of road riding in Mallorca. The days leading up to our trip were spent watching videos of the famous island rides, teasing ourselves waiting for the day we experienced them. Bags […]
By now I hope you’ve seen our Limited Edition’s!? If not, where have you been hiding? Take a look at the collection now! – For men // For women. This year we are doing things a little differently from previous’ we have two jersey collections, a Core range and a Limited Edition Collectors range. Our Core […]
We’re super excited today to announce that stolen goat will be one of the very first companies selling the 2017 Team Dimension Data Kit. This is a step away from the norm for us but we’re big fans of Mark Cavendish and the whole of Team Dimension Data and indeed the great work they are […]
A ‘new year new me’ has spurred a lot more interest in the cycling community the past few months! Let’s keep pace and may it continue throughout the year! #adventuremore #rideanyweather February was a busy month here at SGHQ, there were many orders placed, we cycled in Gran Canaria, lost Andy due to the arrival […]
7 uses for a water-resistant pocket Protect your valuables from getting wet Make cereal Save a fish from a dried-up pond Keep your cake dry on rainy days Find a hole in an inner tube Put a fire out Make tea or coffee // FOR MEN // The Orkaan Jersey collection // Shop Now // More […]
23rd February 2017 // singletracks.com – Orkaan jersey review “Great value because I am able to wear this jacket year-round.” – Colton Lock (reviewer) Singletracks have just released another great review/ video, this time reviewing our Orkaan jersey. Colton (reviewer) reviewed our Bodyline jersey last year and during the video it suddenly began to rain! It caught him off […]
The Jonesie Diary # india edition Greetings from across the waters: I’m currently sat on a beach in North Goa. Most triathlete / athletes take a break from their training schedule post race season – for me this year my rest month was delayed by a few months to incorporate a 5 week trip to India […]
New Arrivals – Limited Edition womens jerseys We launched our mens and womens Limited Edition collection last week and it’s selling fast! Have a look at our mens collection here or scroll down for our womens collection! We are offering 11 brand new women’s designs this season. Limited numbers on each design, ranging from 200-300 in total. All […]
The demands of mass production are contrary to my temperament… – Enzo Ferrari Today marks the release of our Limited Edition MEN’S jerseys! We are offering 15 brand new designs this season. Limited numbers on each design, ranging from 100-400 in total. All I can say is…. once they’re gone….. they’re gone! There are two […]
In June 2016 Britain voted on whether or not to remain in the EU. Whilst we are still waiting to see the full medium and long term effects of that vote, the impact on most small businesses in the UK was instantaneous. The cost of importing rose dramatically on that night and has remained high ever since. […]
How to start racing – The Jonesie Diary – Where it all began Where #teamjones began……How to start racing……Let’s start at the beginning…. I get asked these types of questions a lot….. ‘How do you do it?’ ‘I could never compete at that level – how to start racing?’ ‘You must be so strict with […]
SG Friday adventure After the defeat we experienced from not being able to find our first cache, it didn’t stop us! Gutted and not going to let that happen again, we spent our Thursday lunch break checking/double checking the coordinate, trying to pinpoint the cache on the map and reading comments from people who had previously […]
stolen goat Friday adventure – Geocaching! Everyone loves a Friday! You can feel the freedom of the weekend upon you! Here at stolen goat, we love Fridays more than most. It’s our group activity day, a day when all the team get out and adventure together! So, what did the goats get up to? We […]
Winter Blues Winter riding – Short daylight hours, layers of kit, freezing extremities, poor riding conditions, all add up to the reality – I HATE WINTER! I find it a real struggle to get the outside bike miles in once the clocks have changed. I have a little chart: So as you can see, slim […]
Latest arrival – stolen goat coolmax cycling socks! New for 2017 is our stolen goat coolmax cycling socks! Start sock doping with some killer socks, great for riding in and an awesome gift idea for the cyclist in your life. It’s time to start sock doping ;-) A lightweight sock with a compressive fit, to perfectly mould […]
“You can’t take over the world without a good acronym” ― C.S. Woolley What a year it’s been for SG! I’m physically tired and emotionally worn out but at the same time full of energy and optimism for the future of this growing business. 2016, like every year I have headed up this business since 2012, […]
Last chance to order for Christmas is Thursday 22nd by 4pm and the only way to hopefully guarantee you receive your order is if you select ‘Next day delivery’. Merry Christmas from the stolen goat team! If you’re stuck for gift ideas we have a range of gift ideas for all! You can be sure that […]
It’s December and the year is almost up… can you believe it? Christmas is fast approaching and if you’re struggling for gift ideas read on….. Last month we saw fellow goats purchasing a lot of cold weather gear and cycling t-shirts! Below is a few of November’s best selling clothing, any of these garments would […]
Finding the perfect present can be stressful at the best of times and especially stressful at this festive time of year. So we thought we’d make it easier for you and create a post with many Christmas gift ideas at different price points. Gift Ideas from ourselves plus our sister companies – Cycling Souvenirs and Cycletribe, there’s […]
Keep up to date with the latest going ons in the cycling world with our top 10 Instagram accounts to follow for cyclists. Instagram is one of the best ways to see what’s happening in the cycling world as well as following the lives of your cycling idols. As an adventure brand, we take a […]
How to prepare for Winter cycling ‘FOGO’ – Fear Of Going Out The dark nights and bad weather are drawing in, Winter is coming and most of us despise it! But it shouldn’t stop you from getting out and riding the bike. Don’t let ‘FOGO’ get a hold on you! Find out how to prepare for […]
It’s that time of the month again where we update you on this month’s best-selling cycle clothing. We officially say goodbye to the sunny weather here in the UK and start preparing for the unpredictable Autumn weather. We have seen a significant increase in our wet weather cycle clothing, with most of the orders being waterproof […]
27th October 2016 – Orkaan jersey review by cycling weekly The Orkaan has plenty of tricks up it’s sleeves – Paul Norman (reviewer) – Orkaan jersey review by cycling weekly The Orkaan long sleeved jersey in blue, was reviewed by Paul Norman of Cycling Weekly and features in this week’s magazine. Make sure to […]
Looking to buy a reflective waterproof cycling jersey? You’ll find yourself surprisingly limited, choice wise if you want both in one jersey. Luckily we sell the best performing cycle clothing on the planet and we do indeed make a number of reflective, waterproof cycling jerseys! The market offering for waterproof cycling jerseys (or rain jerseys as […]
Cold Weather Cycling Gear – Preparing for Autumn & beyond As the mornings get bitter, now’s the perfect time to make sure you’ve got the correct cold weather cycling gear for the forthcoming months. As always, we are here to help! Here’s our Autumn cycle clothing checklist and temptations (if you need anything). Firstly, empty out […]
Keep smiling this winter, stay warm and dry on the bike with a good winter cycling jacket. Why do we cycle?……..Because we enjoy it! So why suffer unnecessarily in winter by not wearing the appropriate cycling clothing? Stubbornly not wearing a jacket doesn’t make you ‘manlier’, just foolish. By getting a cold, you could set your training […]
“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” – Robin Williams Robin Williams still has one last gem to give. It comes in the form of a bike auction. Trawling through the internet (as you do), we came across something that you don’t see every day. We found an extremely unusual bike collection up […]
Cycling in the rain comes down to clothing and attitude, simple as that. Riding a bike in the rain can of course be a touch sketchy at times but if you take it easy, wear the right clothing and keep a smile on you face then it can actually be crazy fun… As you’ll see […]
The long sleeve cycling jersey comes in a few guises and these days there are a range of fabrics that can be leveraged to maximise the potential of the garment. This means that there is often a significant price gap between different types, so here’s what to look out for and ultimately how to choose […]
We’ve had a great month here at stolen goat, thank you all! Discover this month’s best-selling cycle clothing. The weather has been all over the place these past few weeks so we’ve seen a wide variety of cycle clothing sold. However, there have been a few popular sellers. If you haven’t already got one of these […]
Waterproof cycle shorts are a genuine reality now, and they’re here to stay. Our brand new Orkaan Bibshorts and tights never cease to amaze me every time I wear them. Sure, they are slightly more costly than our regular cycling shorts but in terms of value they pack a real punch. Here’s a few things I […]
“If the presence of electricity can be made visible in any part of the circuit, I see no reason why intelligence may not be transmitted instantaneously by electricity” – Samuel FB Morse Ever wondered what the small group of dots and dashes are on your 2016 stolen goat kit? Like farmers mark their prize collection with […]
13th October ’15 – road.cc – Ibex bib-shorts – 4.5 out of 5 – “Hard to fault. Good quality materials, decent pad and all of the stitching is neat and tidy” “Excellent summer-weight bib shorts with added water-resistance, ideal for damp but warm autumn days” Back in October 2015, road.cc reviewer Jez Ash wrote a […]
12th May – bikeenvy.co.uk – Bodyline women’s jersey – 9 out of 10 – ” What a pleasure it is to wear” “The stolen goat Bodyline jersey not only looks great, the fit is second to none” Back in May, Bike Envy published a very detailed review about our women’s Bodyline jersey. They scored it […]
28th July – Singletracks.com – Bodyline Jersey – “This may be the best fitting jersey I own” Have you seen the review/ video that SingleTracks did about our Bodyline Jersey? It’s a great review and an even better video….. at one point Colton (reviewer) gets caught out in a thunderstorm, do you reckon he should have […]
1st July 2016 – Outdoor Fitness Magazine – Bodyline Jersey – “feels like a much more expensive jersey than it’s price tag suggests” A few months ago Outdoor Fitness Mag compared our Bodyline Pro Black jersey against 6 others and we scored the highest out of all reviewed. They scored us a 9 out of a […]
21st June – roadcyclinguk.com – Bodyline bib-shorts – ” superb bib-shorts “ “Comfortable, lightweight and offer a great fit” Back in June, RCUK tested our Bodyline One bib-shorts, they liked them so much that they wrote a nice positive review about them. Another great review to add to our fast growing list. Jim Clarkson (reviewer) […]
15th August – Cycling Active – Bodyline One bib-shorts – 9 out of 10 Cycling Active published a review of our Bodyline One bib-shorts scoring a great 9 out of 10. It was compared to another brand’s more expensive short, scoring a less 8 out of 10. As you can see the review describes the […]
21 September – Ape to Gentlemen – Orkaan Jersey & Shorts and Climb & Conquer Jacket – ‘ Ride in style’ “Hats off to stolen goat- we were most impressed with the quality, technical innovations and in particular the fit and style of the garments we tested. Ride in style gentlemen.” apetogentleman has just released […]
15th September – Cycling Weekly – Bodyline Jersey – Rated 9 out of 10 Did you guys see the review of our Bodyline jersey in cycling weekly? The jersey got a great write up! Our entry-level-price jersey was compared to many high-end jerseys currently on the market. The review explained how well the jersey fitted […]
The cycle clothing we sell is the best. There, I’ve said it. And I’m not talking “probably the best” or any PC term like that. I’m literally saying, pound for pound, if you’re after the best performing cycle clothing on the open market, it’s right here. That’s a pretty bold claim. It’s also incredibly boastful, […]
Adventure cycling is defined in different ways but the gist is cycling over a long distance, taking in different areas and often camping overnight. The real beauty of adventure cycling is that it is a low cost way of getting some serious adventures into your life. Just you and the open road… As such this […]
“Find out what you like doing best, and get someone to pay you for it.” Katharine Whitehorn. As the company newbie, I felt inclined to test the products out for myself. So, last week I ordered my first pair of stolen goat cycling shorts. I chose the ‘Bodyline one’ with the red leg stripe. They arrived […]
Two office workers are talking. The woman says, “Bet you I can make the boss give me the day off.” The man replies, “And how would you do that?” The woman says, “Just wait and see.” She then hangs upside down from the ceiling. The boss comes in and says, “What are you doing?” The […]
Choosing the best cycling jersey for you Selecting the correct apparel is very important, not just in cycling, in every sport. Wear a thin Summer jersey in Winter and you’ll freeze; wear a thick Winter jersey in Summer and you’ll boil. You need to get the right balance. You also have to consider the type of fit. Do you want […]
A guide to cycling shorts Choosing the right set of shorts is definitely one of the most important things to get right Picture this, when on a bike, you are connected to it at 3 points. 1. Your feet – where the power is transferred from your legs to the bike’s gear system. 2. Your […]
Meet our new goat! Rob is old news as we give a warm welcome to our new goat today. He’s quite a character as we’ve already been sent this CCTV snapshot of our new goat being mischievous on his lunch break. That didn’t take long! He’s probably the best looking out of the bunch and […]
“You can always find a distraction if you’re looking for one.” ~ Tom Kite Here at stolen goat we’re all about working more effectively in order to free up time for fitting more adventures into our life. Whatever your chosen sport – cycling, running, mountain climbing, whatever – I think we can agree that being stuck […]
The boss is away hooray? For the past week, owner of stolen goat Tim has been away on holiday (much deserved) and left us to fend for ourselves. Everyone thought, great, come in, laze around, go out for rides, get away with the bare minimum and go home. Oh we were so wrong….. When the […]
It’s Friday! Here at stolen goat we take our Friday’s very seriously! so…….. All of the SG herd are preparing to venture off into the wild, for their weekly Friday ride. The weather isn’t too good here, it’s not sure whether to rain or shine. So we’ve all got our Orkaan kit on, ready for any situation! […]
Introducing stolen goat’s latest recruit We welcomed a new goat to the herd this week and he goes by the name of Rob Simpson. He’s young, creative, thinks outside the box and will be handling the content on our website and social media pages. We might even let him loose with his camera for product […]
It took Goldilocks three attempts to get the right porridge, the right sized chair and the perfect bed. For us cyclists, on a ride, we don’t have the luxury of taking three different choices of kit with us! The boffins at stolen goat have crunched the data and created a little table that charts the comprehensive […]
When you run a small business, every day has the potential to bring something new to the table. Mostly this is because as the business owner you wear so many hats. It’s fair to say there is never a dull day at stolen goat HQ and the ever growing to-do list represents some fairly exciting […]
Every now and then we like to do something a little bit different here at stolen goat. So a few months ago we set about creating some special edition t-shirts. The brief was simple, we wanted to represent four of our favourite cycling heroes on t-shirts with premium quality fabrics. The Artwork Head of stolen […]
Launch days are always great fun. Months of designing, sampling, refining, sampling, refining, sampling, testing, photographing etc finally culminates in releasing the products to the World. You never really know what to expect and it’s always such a joy to see people enjoying your creations. But this Autumn we have some exciting new products for […]
Sometimes we like to break from the norm a little. Running stolen goat – I’m not too sure what the norm is exactly but regardless – every now and then we like to create something a little different. Watching the Tour de France, and of course riding ourselves, it’s quite apparent that cycling is synonymous […]
Well it was a hard and well fought contest! But the top 3 teams in the stolen goat mini league were: Desert Racing Team with a massive 7982 points! PRF Bicycles with 7272 points Bob’s Mountain Club with a respectable 7195 points The winner will receive a grand tour maillot jaune espresso set, a maillot […]
Today I’m very pleased to announce that stolen goat has picked up cycling souvenirs. Late last year we were approached by owner Jerry Greatorex. Jerry is a great chap and started cycling souvenirs with the vision of bringing cycling inspired gifts and souvenirs from around the World to the UK. The business grew nicely for […]
I bet Nibali wishes he was in a position to wish us happy birthday like this, this year ;-) Yep, this week marks the third full year that stolen goat has been in existence! When we started, Bradley Wiggins was wearing yellow in the Tour de France and about to smash the Olympics too. 2012 […]
The Tour De France is about to kick off!!!! We’re all crazy excited here. So we’ve created a fantasy league on Velogames. It’s free to sign up and enter, all you need to do is… Go to Velogames: http://www.velogames.com/ Register / Login Create your team of riders Go to your team page and click “Join League” […]
Yep, there comes a time in every man’s life when he needs to make room for another project in the shed. For me, that moment is today. I’m selling my utterly beautiful custom steel Donhou. If you don’t know Tom Donhou then go check him out. I met him in 2011, he was a brand new […]
When we first decided to create and launch our own cycling kits we set two clear goals to achieve… The kit needed to be without question above and beyond in terms of quality and performance The kit needed to be sensibly priced. To achieve this we needed to alter the business model for the typical route […]
A race report from sponsored Triathlete Aled Jones… After the slight disappointment of Ironman 70.3 Mallorca last month it was time again for Team Jones (The Wife and I) to take on the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire. I won’t go into the logistical nightmare of having T1 and T2 20 miles apart or we would be […]
Last weekend saw a few of us and indeed customers take on the epic Wiggle Dragon Ride 2015. 142 miles of glorious Welsh mountains in beautiful sunshine. Here are some snaps of the team and some customers at the ride… Joe Yeates wears Cafe Racer Red Mk2 Jersey and Bib Shorts and a “take my […]
Dad’s are ace. I know because I am one, and I can confirm that as a species – Dad’s are pretty damn cool. So here’s the deal… the summer is well and truly on the way now, Father’s Day is nearly here and frankly you need our new kit on your body for getting some […]
Training Well, after a good block winter of training, a new coach and four warm weather training camps it was finally time to get the tri-suit out for the first race of the season last weekend. Learning from my first competitive season as a GB age grouper, where I over raced and dipped mid season, […]
The Alpine Ibex, also known as the steinbock or bouquetin, is a species of wild goat that lives in the mountains of the European Alps. Notorious for it’s super strength and ability to climb like, well… a mountain goat! The Ibex range in a nutshell, is for riders looking for speed and comfort through perfectly […]
This week I had the pleasure of meeting Aled Jones, who was an existing stolen goat customer and also happens to be the Team Captain for both the Royal Navy Triathlon Team and Royal Marines Triathlon Team. He also represents GBR at the European and World Championships at all distances. Aled is also sponsored by LIOS […]
Paris Roubaix 2015 is upon us this weekend! The legendary Paris Roubaix is the epitome of one day racing, and it rolls around as part of the Spring Classics all of a sudden, then leaves us for another year. I’m a huge fan of the Tour de France but in terms of excitement and sheer […]
Depending on how long you’ve been a fan of stolen goat you may or may not remember these beautiful pure merino wool jerseys. They are the result of one man’s sheer determination to manufacture a classically styled merino wool jersey right here in the UK. He succeeded, quite beautifully. The jersey is an absolute masterpiece. […]
When the temperature creeps up into the double digits but it’s still rainy and windy (today is a perfect example of this for me) it’s tough to choose the right outfit for your ride. Or at least, it was tough. Until now. The days of needing a thick heavy jacket and/or carrying around a rain […]
It’s around about this time of year that I get all reflective on the year gone past. I like to share these thoughts and experiences, be they good or bad. It is perhaps a little self indulgent but people always ask me – “how is business?” – from which I am expected to give a […]
So long as you’re happy to listen to my droning voice you can see the incredible Orkaan fabric in action below… This fabric features in the Orkaan Hats (as shown) and indeed the rest of the Orkaan range. Water proof, wind proof and yet breathable.
Looking for some inspiration for Christmas Cycling Gifts for that mad cyclist in your life (or even yourself). Then here is our comprehensive guide to choosing the right cycling present for him or her. Firstly lets talk about the practicality of ordering from stolen goat… Our Christmas Shipping Dates We despatch items on the same business day […]
Sometimes a product comes along that is so simple, and yet so incredibly advanced that it changes the way we approach and feel about certain things. Personally, I have no reservation in admitting that I’m what you call a “fair weather cyclist”. Sure we all prefer to cycle in glorious sunshine but I admit to shirking […]
Black Friday is the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving day in the US) and is highly regarded as the start of the shopping season. Cycber Monday is the following Monday and is focused around e-commerce businesses. Traditionally these two days incorporate some big saving deals in the run up to Christmas. Well […]
Today is an exciting day, no question about it. Today we have received many large boxes. Today we have taken on UK distribution of Retro Image Apparel cycling jerseys for men & women. This is our first UK distribution partnership. And whilst it was never in our plan to take on distribution agreements – I […]
Back in January when I first walked around the Bio Racer factory in Belgium, they showed me their new Pixel fabric technology that they had developed and started using in anger. At the time we were supposed to be discussing summer jerseys but they were planting a seed in my head. It worked. A cycling […]
Cycling clothing has come along way in the last few years. It wasn’t that long ago that all cyclists had a very limited choice of cycle clothing, most of it was poorly fitting or uncomfortable and not properly suited to all day efforts. And as far as style goes… it seemed that cyclists weren’t aloud […]
Everyone makes “the best” bib shorts right? Of course they do – why would they make the worst shorts? “Best” is about opinion in reality. What is it that you’re looking for in a pair of shorts? Personally, I want to stop thinking about my shorts after I put them on. I should only notice them […]
stolen goat has been running for just over 2 years now. Friends & family are always interested to know what it’s like running my own company, and I think that most people are very curious about what it’s actually like. I know that I was very curious for the 7 years I spent working in a corporate […]
stolen goat is nearly 2 years old now, so it’s fair to say that we’ve done our fair share of buying and selling cycle clothing and accessories. Before I got into this, as a regular cyclist who had to buy everything the typical way, I always wondered why this stuff costs so much. Sure – the […]
Last year, whilst searching for new products to add to our collection I looked high and low for a performance jersey that looked great, felt luxurious, actually performed well, had an understated or stylish design and cost less than £100. I failed. I could rarely satisfy 2 of those conditions. So I went to Belgium […]
What a cracking weekend!!! First off, let me give kudos and credit to Tim & Dave Morel – you guys made it a truly enjoyable experience and without a doubt the most fun I’ve ever had at a show before – thank you. Thank you also to Emily for your help and unique understanding of […]
If you didn’t already know, stolen goat will be exhibiting at Harewood House next week. We’re taking part in the hugely anticipated Festival of Cycling which will see the Tour de France Peleton roll up, stop for a few minutes, get a Royal send off and then speed off into the Yorkshire dales. I was […]
Around about this time last year we started stocking Retro Image Apparel jerseys. I decided to stock them quite simply because I liked the look of them and the quality was high. I had no idea how popular they would prove to be. What I didn’t know is that a few months prior, the owner […]
Bradley Wiggins is out of the Tour de France it seems. So I would strongly bet that he is looking to prove a point or two at the Tour de Suisse which suits him well with a good amount of time trialling in the mix. It should make for good watching. GCN (Global Cycling Network) […]
Let me start this by saying that I do like Chris Froome. He is a supreme athlete and an excellent bike rider. I enjoy watching him tear bits out of the peleton and, unlike many pundits – I’m pretty confident he isn’t doping. The reason I’m confident about that is because the guy is like […]
If you live in the UK and watch TV, chances are you’ve seen the Be More Dog campaign by O2. It’s a good campaign, good fun – and engaging. The essence of the campaign being that dogs are care free and have a “Carpe Diem” or seize the day attitude. That’s cool. But I’m not […]
Image: my 2 daughters enjoying a pedal powered roundabout on holiday The Goat is an awesome animal. But it needs food, drink and occasional play & relaxation to keep it performing at it’s best… It’s been over 2 years since I had more than a day off work. In that time a second daughter has […]
If you’re a beginner cyclist or runner (or both) then you need to avoid some common mistakes including buying the cheapest thing available, and at the other end of the scale becoming the “all the gear, no idea” dude or dudette. Here are some top tips to get you started… Set yourself a budget and […]
Life is about choices. Being blinded with options is never a good thing but sometimes we definitely need to be able to make the choice we want. Shipping is expensive for small companies like us, if you saw how much we spend on postage, packaging and fulfilment you would probably have a small heart attack. […]
Last weekend was the spectacle that is the Tour of Flanders (or how the locals call it the Ronde van Vlaanderen or just the Ronde). Apparently, the viewing rate of Fabian Cancellara’s third win was 85% and I’d hazard a guess that the remainder were along the course or watched on big screens, just as […]
Salice are making serious waves in the performance sunglasses scene this year. They have received rave reviews from Cycling Plus magazine, Bike Radar and beyond. Knowing this, and armed with the knowledge that pro cycle team Lampre Merida exclusively use Salice shades you’d be forgiven for thinking that they were priced in the same ball park as Oakleys […]
Few people have divided the opinions of the cycling world in recent times, and quite possibly ever, as Lance Armstrong has. Where usually a veritable rainbow of opinions emerges, in his case seemingly, there aren’t even 50 shades of grey. It’s black or white, love or hate. Like Marmite. Yet, while I have a very […]
There are certain products in cycling which cost a fair amount and are prone to accidental damage. Bike frames, sunglasses and helmets immediately come to mind. If you have a crash you’ll probably wreck all three. If you’re a donut you might sit on your favourite Italian sunglasses. If you’re anything like my friend Andrew, […]
The Sun has shown his face over the last week. That’s more than enough reason to have a cheeky competition. The Prize The lucky winner will win over £100 worth of Stolen Goat goodies: 2 x Stolen Goat T-Shirts of your choice A Stolen Goat Hoodie A £20 Voucher to spend however you choose on […]
As promised last week, I’ll tackle the first question that was asked. This one came from Victoria on Twitter and she wanted to know: What do you do when things go wrong? The very short answer actually comes from the boy scouts: always be prepared. However, there are different kinds of ‘preparedness’: physical, mental and […]
What’s the best cycling kit to buy in early spring? The Sun is shining but there’s still a cold snap in the air and the wind is never far away. One day it may be dry – the next day rain hammers down. So what’s the best cycling kit to buy at this time of […]
Last weekend, I went to the London Bike Show. It is one of those places where it is perfectly fine to stand staring with your mouth open at a bike then slowly stretching your hand out and very lightly stroking over the top tube. It tingles in your finger tips, eyes wide, big smile. It’s […]
It’s been a few days now since returning from the hustle and bustle of the London Bike Show. I’m starting to recover from the insanity that is the pack down on the final day. The London Bike Show really isn’t designed to be done by just one man – next year I am definitely taking […]
No, I’ve not rewritten the laws of Physics. Though, who wouldn’t mind a cheeky Nobel Prize? No, this is about a different sort of black hole. Last weekend, I did an 18 mile trail race. It’s a distance I have never done before. It was a completely new experience and a big challenge and my […]
I am super excited to announce that Stolen Goat has made a super late entry to this year’s London Bike Show! The show gets bigger & better every year. They welcomed over 38,000 people through the doors last year and sales are up 50% this year so they are anticipating a good 60,000 cycling fans […]
I was very excited when I was asked by Tim to contribute to the Stolen Goat blog on a regular basis after he had read some of the stuff on my own blog. Me? A proper writing job? Wow. I am assuming we share a similar sense of humour and quite possibly a similar idea […]
Over the last year or so – an outrage has slowly risen amongst the cycling community. This outrage comes in the form of baseball caps being worn on the podium instead of the beloved cycling cap. Trivial as this point may seem – the cycling cap is an iconic accessory of our sport. It is […]
Thankfully the last week or so here has been pretty dry. Dry but cold. These are absolutely perfect conditions for the Primal Fusion Thermal Jacket, so I decided to put one through its paces. The jacket is available in black and also high viz. I personally tested the black version but they are the same […]
Have you booked your place at the Festival of Cycling 2014 yet? There’s no denying it – with the actual Tour de France hurtling right through the grounds of the event it is set to be the biggest cycling festival this decade. Cavendish has got his heart set on wearing the Yellow jersey this year […]
I recently received a request from a Stolen Goat Facebook Fan (Mark Doak) to share his facebook page 2014 miles in 2014. I have to say, it’s not often people are so courteous about asking to share a page through your page. Normally people just spam bomb your fb page and hope that you decide […]
Above – my 2 Children Daisy & Emily… could they be the future leaders of Stolen Goat Corporation??? On a personal level this year has been a genuine roller coaster for me. Ditching your steady, well paid, corporate job that puts food on the table for the whole family in favour of running a company […]
If you’ve ever bought something from Stolen Goat then you will probably have received a request to review your experience a few days later. It is completely optional of course, some people feel compelled to offer feedback, some don’t. It’s all good. I made the active decision when embarking on the review system that I […]
This weekend contains Small Business Saturday (7th December). You may or may not have heard of this – it’s a way of getting people behind small business in the UK. Stolen Goat definitely falls into the Small Business slot, we’ve only been going for a year or so and whilst we are growing we are […]
One thing I love about Primal is that they know how to make high quality gear at an attractive price point. They have cut out many of the distribution costs associated with getting clothing to market so are able to give you the rider an excellent garment at a reasonable price. Their new BLACK:LABEL collection […]
If you ever come to a show that we are exhibiting at you may just meet Tim Morel, a good friend of Stolen Goat (and mine) and one of life’s true gents. He also happens to be a QA Manager, keen cyclist and owner of an iPhone so when he heard we were stocking the […]
Looking for something that little bit special for the retro cyclist in your life? Here’s a few cheeky little numbers that might just fit the bill… Pure Merino Wool Jersey Made Entirely in the UK Have you seen the Alpe Deux jerseys (Navy and Black)? They are made from pure Merino wool and manufactured entirely […]
With Christmas just around the corner, here is a selection of super cool presents for cyclists that won’t break the bank. All of the following come in at under £30, but you can see the whole list here: cycling gifts for under £30… Cycling T-Shirts starting at just £18 Cycling inspired tees make an excellent […]
Apparently at this time of year – some people start buying each other gifts! Forget that, it’s not Christmas quite yet so lets all focus on ourselves for a bit longer shall we? If the thought of doing the Christmas shopping sends shivers down your spine then have a look at these lovely items which […]
Nisnas Industries are a new startup company based in Israel. They make absolutely beautiful wood & leather bags and wooden fenders for Bromptons and road bikes. All made by hand with a meticulous level of detail and superior craftsmanship. This small company first became known to the World via a kickstarter project that took off and […]
It’s looking pretty gnarly outside today it has to be said! Here are 4 products to add some fun to the Monday Rain Cloud… Limited Edition Cycling T-Shirt We are uber proud of our On A Mission T-Shirt, over 30% of the stock has already been snapped up happy cyclists. The jewel in the crown […]
The cold is upon us. As I write the Sun has popped his head out for a few minutes, but the reality is… it isn’t going to be getting any warmer anytime soon. If you want to carry on cycling over the cold period then you have 3 choices: Get some decent clothing Get an […]
Normally we announce all the new products via the newsletter but we have had so many arrivals this week that it was too much to squeeze in. So here is a roundup of what has arrived… Thermal Cycling Jackets We have received some first class jackets from Primal. Each with their own set of features but […]
pic: ©Stefano Sirotti The days of frivolous cycling in the warmth of the Sun are starting to slip away. But we are still cyclists right? We may not cycle as much (although many do) but we still ride our bikes. The thought of going out in the Autumn and Winter is often worse than the […]
Yes believe it or not this is our third incarnation of the website. We are a new company, deeply embedded in cycling but with a passion for agile technology development too. As such, we will not stand still – improvements can always be made, so if you are someone who doesn’t like change, this may […]
Subscribe to the newsletter and be in with a chance of winning your very own ICEdot Crash Sensor! Last week we announced that we have just started stocking the awesome ICEdot crash sensor. This revolutionary piece of kit could literally save your life! The ICEdot crash sensor pairs with your phone via low energy bluetooth. […]
If you haven’t seen the Lightskin Seatpost yet, well let me show you a quick video… Essentially, the Lightskin is an Aluminium seatpost with 5 very bright L.E.D.s integrated right into it. They are completely flush with the post and the nicest part is that the top L.E.D doubles as the ON/OFF and mode select […]
The first thing to know about the ICEdot Crash Sensor is that Stolen Goat stocks it… right here :-) What is the ICEdot Crash Sensor? The ICEdot (In Case of Emergency) Crash Sensor is a small lightweight pod that attaches to your helmet (you can stick it or zip tie it). It pairs with an […]
You may have noticed that we recently stocked a lot of new cycling caps, mostly all from cycling cap specialists Walz. I would like to give you some insight into how we choose our products here on Stolen Goat and why, in this case we went for Walz cycling caps. The Situation We stock various […]
The Merino Cobra Hoodie by Chrome Industries has instantly become my go-to hoodie/jacket/jumper for times when there is a slight chill in the air. Let’s not beat around the bush, at £149 it is a considered purchase. Nobody is going to tell you it’s cheap. But it is very good value for money. Take a […]
I am a cyclist, I am also very much a tech fan. I’m betting you are the same. There is something about cycling that seems to attract tech geeks. Most of the cyclists I know are heavily into tech and gadgets and indeed most are in or have worked in the software industry or come […]
It’s around about now each year that people start telling you that Autumn is on its way – you need to start wearing warmer clothes and being depressed. To be honest, this message mostly starts because all the retailers have got their Autumn / Winter stock in the shops! But it’s bullshit! Right now is actually […]
The You Can’t Buy Happiness Screen Print by Anthony Oram that we just listed is a Stolen Goat exclusive! It is based on the very popular A3 print by Anthony Oram but this time it is supersized to A2 size for a bigger, more valuable impact on your wall. You will only find this for sale […]
Enough of the chitter chatter, it’s time to put tyre to tarmac, foot to pedal and stats to Strava. In case you didn’t know Stolen Goat has a Strava Club – 100 Goats – which you can join here. So here is our very first Strava based competition. I’m not sure how prolific Strava competitions […]
We have long offered Free Shipping on all orders of value £40 or more to our UK customers, but we are now able to offer Free Shipping to our European customers on all orders totalling £100 or more. Why the change? We have recently been able to reduce our European shipping expenses somewhat and so […]
I recently tried my hand (or rather – legs) at road racing. It was a small field of just 15 or so riders and a nice spacious track so no real crash concerns. As a newbie I had one real tactic – try and hold onto the wheel in front for dear life! It […]
Well Happy Birthday to us!!! Stolen Goat has now officially completed its first year of business. This means that our first goal of surviving year 1 has been well and truly accomplished! I would love to say “it’s been a tough year but we’ve come through it stronger than before”, but the reality it’s been […]
Retro cycling jerseys come in many forms. Some are retro replicas – which bring back memories of great cyclists and teams, Molteni, Merckx and Peugeot spring instantly to mind. Other retro cycling jerseys such as this 1952 Vuelta Catulana jersey by Retro Image Apparel are more about enhancing a vintage or retro poster featuring a […]
Let’s face it, most of us (OK all of us) cannot climb the Pyrenees like some kind of Columbian Mountain Goat. Watching the Tour de France makes me realise just how lame I am at climbing, but hey – it’s what cycling is all about. We all “hate” hills and yet we all seek them […]
Retro cycling jerseys and retro cycling t-shirts seem to be taking off in a big way. I think it’s because the modern cyclist is looking for something that little bit different. Something with a considered design, perhaps something which reflects their passions and yet still performs on the bike how they want it to. Retro Cycling […]
Introducing the first ever Stolen Goat designed Musettes. Created in collaboration with Scottish based, Tweed bag specialist Katherine Emtage, these musettes have undergone several rounds of prototyping to get the final product just right. We wanted to create a musette that was compact but big enough to hold an iPad or even an 11-inch MacBook […]
The Brompton Folding Bicycle is a classic piece of British Engineering. The fold is exceptional, and straight out the box – the Brompton is a premium quality product. Over the years, the design has stayed more or less the same, but some parts have been upgraded such as the brakes. But the Brompton, could still […]
Not long to go now until the start of the 100th Tour de France (29th June – 21st July). Personally, I can’t wait! As I write this, there are only ten more sleeps to go! I’m sure, given the history of the event, and the landmark 100th edition – this year will be full of […]
It’s not often we review a cycling jersey that we stock, or any item that we stock for that matter. But I have been personally riding with the Alpe Deux Merino Wool Jersey for the last few rides and I simply can’t get enough of it. When you first unwrap it, you can feel that […]
It has to be said, I’m an efficiency nut. Whether I’m working, cycling, running, or whatever I’m striving for 100% efficiency. I think it’s why I love cycling so much, particularly road cycling. Cycling races are typically won by the most efficient team or cyclist. Take a look at Team Sky in action over the […]
We all know that cycling and coffee go hand in hand. But unless you carry around an Espresso filled Thermos on your bike, it’s tricky to sustain your caffeine addiction whilst putting the miles in. We have solved this major problem by creating King of the Mountain Goat Choco Beans. While stocks last, we are […]
We were recently sent this absolutely stunning anodized silver Lightskin Seatpost for Brompton Bikes from the Lightskin manufacturer. As far as I know you simply can’t buy this anywhere in the World right now, certainly not the UK. So “Limited Edition” is probably an understatement! So we have two choices – 1. sell it for an extraordinary amount of money […]
The organisers of the Orbital Cycling Festival are pleased to announce that general entry passes and race entries are now live and available from the Orbital website. An Early Bird discount of 10% is available until 31st March 2013. Further discounts will be offered to British Cycling, CTC and Sustrans members. All races have been […]
The Repack Berino is a new merino wool & bamboo charcoal blend long sleeve ride jersey created by the new cycling company Repack. Repack designed the Berino with Mountain bikers in mind but we see absolutely no reason why roadies and commuters shouldn’t be donning it too. In fact, we have been using it out on our road […]
A few days ago the Pebble Smartwatch (E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android) finally became available for pre-order. If you’ve not heard of the Pebble Smartwatch before then here is a quick run-down. The Pebble Smartwatch (or just Pebble) was pitched on the crowd funding site Kickstarter last year. They wanted to raise $100,000 to develop […]
Eliza Southwood is one of our favourite print artists here on Stolen Goat. She produces some fantastic Limited Edition hand pulled, silkscreen art prints, most of which are cycling specific. She recently gave us exclusive rights to sell her limited edition run of her wonderful Cime de la Bonette prints, and I suddenly realised that I had no […]
