Product Tech & Reviews · 03/02/2020
What is Thermolite? The Fabric That Keeps You Warm Without the Bulk
What is Thermolite fabric and why is it used in cycling kit? We explain how it works, what makes it different from fleece, and when to wear it.
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Adventure More · 24/05/2019
Planning Your First Ironman // Jennifer Lucas // #3
Planning your first Ironman So, you’ve decided you want to do an Ironman. Congratulations! Welcome to the swim-bike-run rabbit hole – feel free to don your favourite bike helmet and dive on in. But seriously, deciding to sign yourself up for an iron distance triathlon is the start of an epic adventure. From hitting the […]
Goat News · 29/04/2019
Stolen Goat Best Sellers April 2019
And just like that, we wave goodbye to another month of the year. This year feels like it’s moving at some pace, we’re almost halfway through in what seems to be a blink of the eye…. for us anyway. The recent spurts of sunshine and warm weather in the UK have naturally increased the sales […]
Goat News · 02/04/2019
Stolen Goat’s Best Sellers March 2019
Last month was a busy month for stolen goat, we launched our new Triathlon Collection at the beginning of the month which included new tri suit designs, and all new tri tops, tri shorts and swimming caps, plus another collection towards the end of the month, our first Gravel Collection. The Harris 19 jersey was […]
Goat News · 04/03/2019
Stolen Goat Best Sellers // February 2019
Last month was a crazy month for weather, we saw all the extremes and everything in between, here in the UK. Sometime at the beginning of the month, we witnessed snow storms and then for a week… the complete opposite – highs of 22C with not a cloud in the sky. Am I going too […]
Goat News · 30/11/2018
November 2018 Best Sellers // Treat Yourself This Christmas
November 2018 best sellers As I write this blog it’s 24 days 13 hours and 15 minutes until Christmas! Do you think we’re excited?…. maybe…. Whether you enjoy Christmas or not, it’s coming and is right around the corner. If you’re thinking of gift ideas for yourself or for that cyclist in your life, look no further, […]
Business & Life · 29/11/2018
Stolen Goat Winter Tops // The Three Golden Qualities
Goodbye summer haze, hello winter breeze As the longest heatwave in recent memory comes to a definite close, attention quickly turns to keeping the rain out and the warmth in. Take note – we are talking about retaining warmth, not retaining humidity and perspiration! It’s no good if rain meets an impenetrable barrier in your […]
Goat News · 12/11/2018
The Off-Season Is Here // Nicole Pugson
I can’t quite believe that I’m typing the words ‘off season’ already. Where has this year gone? For many of us, our race season started back in May (even earlier in March if you’re into that duathlon malarky…). So for five straight months we have put the pedal down both in training and our chosen […]
Events & Competitions · 12/10/2018
Jennifer Lucas // 2019 Race Planning
2019 Race Planning So there I was, making my way around the halfway buoy during the swim portion of Ironman Copenhagen with cartoon stars whizzing around my head after a good old-fashioned kick to the face from someone who’d spontaneously started doing breaststroke right in front of me. A sensible, rational human being would probably […]
Adventure More · 04/10/2018
Total Bike Forever // Dushanbe To Bishkek // #7
Dushanbe To Bishkek Follow us here: http://instagram.com/totalbikeforever/ Check out our progress here: http://totalbikeforever.com/ If there’s one word to describe the last month there can only really be one – Mountainous. We had been looking forward to reaching the dizzy heights of Tajikistan and making music on ‘the roof of the world’ as the locals call […]
Goat News · 28/09/2018
September 2018 Best Sellers // See What’s Been The Herds Favourites
SEPTEMBER 2018 And just like that, we wave farewell to another month. October is almost here and Christmas right around the corner…. can you believe it? It’s been another great month for SG and we can’t thank you (The Herd) enough. You keep us doing what we love and what we love is Inspiring Your […]
Adventure More · 12/09/2018
Trans Baviaans // Ashley Oldfield
Trans Baviaans South Africans are a weird bunch. We have a penchant for the extreme, we only deal in absolutes like longest, furthest, highest. Any less and it isn’t worth the effort. That’s why a race like the Trans Baviaans exists, and has 1 500 riders aiming to ride 230 km, traversing the Baviaanskloof nature […]
Goat News · 31/08/2018
August 2018 Best Sellers // The Month Of Variable Weather
This month has been a strange one for weather. One day its nice, warm and the Sun is out, the next its cold and chucking it down…. Typical, fickle British weather. But, this shouldn’t stop you from getting out on the bike. Remember, we have a collection called Orkaan, designed especially for the Spring and Autumn…. and its […]
Adventure More · 24/08/2018
5 Of Europe’s Best Climbs That Not Many People Know About // Epic Road Rides
Hi, I’m Clare! I’m an avid cyclist, travel-lover and recent founder of Epic Road Rides, the travel website for road cyclists. In May this year, I quit my job as a lawyer to set up a site I’d been dreaming of for years: Epic Road Rides was born! Epic Road Rides is the one-stop shop […]
Goat News · 20/08/2018
David Law // A Quick Overview
As one of the longest-running heatwaves in memory slowly starts to draw to a close, it’s time for an update from a recent addition to the herd, the official Stolen Goat product manager, a.k.a The Claw, or me, David Law. As the size of the herd increases annually, my role is to make sure the […]
Adventure More · 08/08/2018
Total Bike Forever // Istanbul To Baku // #5
Istanbul to Baku Follow us here: http://instagram.com/totalbikeforever/ Check out our progress here: http://totalbikeforever.com/map/ With the sounds of our festival-set still ringing in our ears, we hot-footed it back to Istanbul, ready to crack on into the heart of Turkey. Having read and heard many great things about this magical land it was time to see what the […]
Goat News · 31/07/2018
July’s Best Sellers // See What’s Been Popular This Month
Feels like Summer has been and gone with the recent downpours we’ve experienced. However, It doesn’t look like it’s stopped the Herd from getting out on the bikes though. Thank you for tagging us in your photos on Instagram, It’s great to see you all. If you haven’t already followed us, make sure you do – […]
Goat News · 29/06/2018
June’s Best Sellers // See What’s Hot
The sun is shining, the temperature is bliss, top it all off by treating yourself to this! ;-) Below you will find a list of our best selling garments from this month and remember, most of our jerseys are Limited Editions……Some of which are soon to sell out completely. Make sure you grab your favourites […]
Adventure More · 14/06/2018
Riding in Mallorca // Ashley Oldfield // #2
Riding in Mallorca I do a fair amount of overseas travel for work every year, but it’s never the type of travel where I can settle in, take in the sights and get a feel for a new place. It’s high-paced. I’ll fly for anywhere from 8 to 16 hours to get to Europe […]
Goat News · 07/06/2018
Stolen Goat X Bioracer Triathlon Suits // SS18
You asked…. We listened…. They’re here…. We’re proud to introduce our first ever Tri suit collection for Spring/Summer 2018. It has been a long time coming but our Tri suits are here and selling quickly (thank you all). When it comes to releasing new products we’re always super excited to see the reaction from the ‘herd’. As you […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 05/06/2018
Stolen Goat Shorts Comparison // Ride In Comfort // Ride In Style
Need help choosing a new pair of bib shorts?…. Below is a comparison table outlining the differences in features between each of our shorts. We know it’s hard choosing the right bib short but it doesn’t need to be. We’ve got you covered! Pick your favourite now! Bodyline One Epic Orkaan £98.00 – £149.00 – £115.00 – […]
Goat News · 01/05/2018
Stolen Goat Best Selling // April 2018
In what feels like a blink of an eye we’re in the 5th month of the year…. almost halfway through!!! The weather has been extremely temperamental over the last four weeks and that has reflected in the types of garments sold. A real mixture of kit has left the SG warehouse, Orkaan jerseys and shorts, new EPIC bib […]
Goat News · 27/04/2018
Gearing Up For Race Season // Nicole Pugson // #5
Gearing up for Race Season And just like that almost four months of the year have disappeared! Race season is fast approaching so I thought I would share some of my experiences, training, tips and tricks before the races kick off. It’s been a long winter and for most of us we’ve been turning down […]
Goat News · 02/04/2018
Our Best Selling Cycle Clothing in March // 2018
Best Selling in March 2018 It’s been another great month for us so I wanted to start this post by expressing our gratitude for all your support. We love what we do, we love creating great kit and content that inspires your next adventure. So, thank you! We launched our SS18 collection early Feb and […]
Goat News · 28/03/2018
Luke Taylor // Our Newest Brand Ambassador For 2018
Hey guys!!! Well to start off with, I am Luke Taylor, 33 years old from Ellesmere port in Cheshire and I will have been road cycling for two years on my 34th birthday this June. So I guess you could say I am still a newbie to road cycling, but when it comes to riding […]
Events & Competitions · 13/03/2018
Who Wants To RideLondon // Places Available Through RETHINK
Who wants to RideLondon? Did you miss out on a place for this years event?…. Worry not….. we could help with that! Our partner – Rethink, has 12 places available for SG subscribers, for the event this year in July. Ride London 100 – Special offer for anyone coming through StolenGoat – No reg fee […]
Goat News · 07/03/2018
Jamie Baigent // A New Goat Joins The Herd
Jamie is new to the team, young and eager to learn, he has a strong passion for helping others and making sure everyone is happy. This is one of the many reasons we chose him and also why he’ll be looking after the customer service side of the business. Here’s a little about Jamie: My […]
Business & Life · 31/01/2018
Time To Talk Day 2018
What is time to talk day? Time to talk is a campaign created by Rethink and Mind – both organisations for Mental Health Illness. It’s a day designed to encourage everyone to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to learn, to change lives. For too long, many people with mental health […]
Adventure More · 16/01/2018
Cycling Holiday In Spain? // Yes Please! // ALS Cycling
Towards the end of last year we wanted to soak in as much of the Sun as we could before the poor weather set in. So, we escaped to Murcia, here’s what happened. Murcia Trip 2017 The temperature has dropped and loathe to settle for the poor weather we decided to make for the Sunshine…. […]
Business & Life · 14/01/2018
It’s Time To ‘Rethink’ Blue Monday // Show Your Colours
Last year we published a blog post in which Bruce (one of our brand ambassadors) explained his fight against Mental Health illness. Read here if you missed it. Since then, Bruce has been working very hard on himself and his future. Find out how he’s been getting on and what he’s been up to here. Following […]
Business & Life · 13/01/2018
Bruce Karsten // A Quick Update
So its been a couple months since I last wrote for SG. A lot has happened in many ways I guess. I have made good strides forward in feeling better and seem to be coming to grips with depression and how it manifests itself in my day-to-day. The doc is pleased and thinks I’m ready […]
Business & Life · 12/01/2018
Back On The Bike // Nicole Pugson // #3
It’s that time of year where the weather is bleak, the festive cheer has disappeared, we’ve all eaten and drunk a bit too much and feeling perhaps a little less motivated to get back on the saddle. It probably doesn’t help that when we wake up it’s dark outside and being under the covers, wrapped […]
Business & Life · 08/01/2018
New Year New You //
New Year New You – A term easier said than done, for some of us it may last a few weeks, for others, longer…. but ultimately we end up going back to our old ways because it’s what we know! Here’s some pointers on pushing on through… Brush The Dust Off The Bike Now is the […]
Business & Life · 14/12/2017
Last Chance To Order For Christmas // Don’t Leave It Too Late
For Uk Mainland customers the last chance to order for Christmas is Thursday 21st by 2pm and the only way to hopefully guarantee you receive your order is if you select ‘Next day delivery’. For International customers, we use DHL Air Express, it’s the fastest thing going so you should be good up until Friday 15th […]
Goat News · 30/11/2017
November’s Best Selling Cycle Clothing // Christmas Gift Inspiration
November is a busy time of year for us, we had our Black Goat sale and it’s the lead up to Christmas. This month’s best sellers are a mix-match between SS17 and AW17 kit. In the last couple of months, we’ve seen some of our Limited Editions sell-out completely! All Nighter, Sundown, Segment Green, Purple […]
Business & Life · 28/11/2017
Christmas Gift Ideas For The Cyclist In Your Life // Stolen Goat
It’s that time of year again! The lead up to Christmas can get a little stressful for various reasons but finding the perfect gift doesn’t need to be a struggle. If you’re shopping for a cycling fan, look no further! Here are a few gift ideas for the cycling fan in your life! We’ve separated […]
Goat News · 23/11/2017
The New Orkaan Jerseys For AW17 // Ride Any Weather
At this time of year, many cyclists feel less inclined to get out on the bike during the season of unpredictable weather. stolen goat can’t do anything about the weather but…. we can offer our fellow cyclists a jersey that has great protection no matter the weather. Welcome to our Orkaan collection….. see the full […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 03/11/2017
Castelli Gabba vs Stolen Goat Orkaan
Castelli Gabba vs stolen goat Orkaan Ok, so, we frequently get asked how our Orkaan jersey compares with the Castelli Gabba so we thought we’d give you the low-down and let you decide for yourself. The Castelli Gabba, first to the scene, took the market by storm, it was the first water-resistant cycling jersey that […]
Goat News · 31/10/2017
October’s Best Selling Cycle Clothing // Christmas Gift Ideas….?
With October drawing to a close and the weather being all over the place this month it’s not surprising that most of the best sellers have been from the Orkaan collection. The Orkaan is designed for variable weather conditions, the garments are made from a water-resistant material which is wind-resistant and breathable also. Getting caught […]
Business & Life · 10/10/2017
World Mental Health Day 2017 // Why Everyone Needs To Speak Up
Every time we have a mental health awareness week my spirits sink. We don’t need people to be more aware. We can’t deal with the ones who already are aware” – Professor Sir Simon Wessely, president of the Royal Society of Medicine. Full interview published via British Medical Journal Yes, you read that correctly. Mental […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 05/10/2017
The Stolen Goat Casual Collection // T-shirts For The Cycling Fan
Calling all cycling/ goat fans, love your SG cycling kit so much you never want to take it off? Well did you know that we do casual t-shirts?……… Enjoy every moment of the day with our stunningly created, ring spun cotton t-shirts. It’s not an ‘off the peg’ standard t-shirt, we manufacture ours from scratch, […]
Goat News · 27/09/2017
September’s Best Selling Cycle Clothing // See What’s Hot!
With the launch of our new AW17 collection and the cooler, changeable weather conditions we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the sales of cold weather garments. For AW17 we had a big surprise install for you. We launched our new sub-brand called Kuro We added 3 more jacket designs for the men and 1 for […]
Goat News · 19/09/2017
Rudy Testa // Fighting Back To Fitness // #2
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, […]
Business & Life · 30/08/2017
Fancy Cycling Helmets // Designed By Artists // On Show In London
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 […]
Goat News · 15/08/2017
Meet Our All New Brand Ambassador // Rudy Testa
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 […]
Business & Life · 28/07/2017
Born In A Shed – My Thoughts On 5 Years Of Business
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 […]
Goat News · 11/07/2017
A Race Report By Nicole // Deva Triathlon // Chester // 2017
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 23/06/2017
A Beginners Guide To Summer Cycling Jerseys // Time To Treat Yourself
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 07/06/2017
What Is CoolMax // The Features And Benefits Explained!
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 […]
Goat News · 01/06/2017
Most Popular Last Month // May’s Best Selling
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 […]
Industry News · 23/05/2017
Giro d’Italia // Stage 16 – The Queen Stage
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 […]
Goat News · 21/05/2017
All New Brand Ambassador // Bruce Karsten // Where There Is A Will……
It was almost 3 years ago and I was parallel on the sofa after having a knee operation that was a long time in coming. A few weeks previously I had gathered all my bike gear from around the house and garage and started to value it and sell it off on EBay. I was […]
Business & Life · 16/05/2017
Top 10 Pro Cyclists To Follow On Instagram // Get To Know The Pro’s
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 24/04/2017
stolen goat Bodyline cycling jersey features // Take a closer look!
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 […]
Goat News · 11/04/2017
Best selling cycle clothing March 2017 // See what’s been trending!
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 […]
Adventure More · 03/04/2017
Cycling in Mallorca // stolen goat give it the thumbs up!
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 […]
Goat News · 20/03/2017
Limited Edition Waves // Do not fear more stock on it’s way
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 08/03/2017
Top 10 best selling cycling clothing // February // Last months best sellers
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 […]
Goat News · 03/03/2017
7 uses for a water-resistant pocket
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 28/02/2017
Singletracks.com – Orkaan LS jersey review // stolen goat reviews
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 […]
Goat News · 14/02/2017
Limited Edition Womens Collection // Out Now // Colour By Numbers
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 […]
Goat News · 09/02/2017
Limited Edition MENS collection // Out Now // Get it while you can
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 […]
Adventure More · 12/01/2017
Geocaching – stolen goat Friday adventure – what is Geocaching?
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 03/01/2017
stolen goat coolmax cycling socks have landed – start sock doping!
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 […]
Events & Competitions · 16/12/2016
Last chance to order for Christmas
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 […]
Events & Competitions · 18/11/2016
The best place to find Christmas gifts for cyclists
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 […]
Industry News · 09/11/2016
Top 10 Interesting Instagram accounts to follow for cyclists
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 […]
Adventure More · 03/11/2016
How to prepare for winter cycling – #FOGO? There’s no excuses!
How to prepare for Winter cycling SG style! ‘FOGO’ – Fear Of Going Out The dark nights and bad weather are drawing in, Winter is here and most of us despise it! But it shouldn’t stop you from getting out on the bike. Don’t let ‘FOGO’ get a hold of you! Below is a guide we’ve […]
Goat News · 28/10/2016
This month’s best-selling cycle clothing
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 27/10/2016
stolen goat long sleeved Orkaan jersey review by cycling weekly
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 25/10/2016
Cold weather cycling gear – Make sure you’ve got the essentials
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 17/10/2016
winter cycling jacket, why everyone should own one
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 […]
Industry News · 14/10/2016
Robin William’s bike auction
“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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 12/10/2016
cycling in the rain – clothing & attitude [video]
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 03/10/2016
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
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 […]
Goat News · 30/09/2016
This month’s best-selling cycle clothing
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 27/09/2016
Road.cc – Stolen Goat Ibex bib-shorts review
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 27/09/2016
Bike Envy – Stolen Goat Women’s Bodyline Jersey review
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 26/09/2016
Single Tracks – stolen goat Bodyline jersey review
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 26/09/2016
Outdoor Fitness – stolen goat Bodyline jersey review
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 22/09/2016
Cycling Active – stolen goat Bodyline One bib-shorts review
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 […]
Industry News · 21/09/2016
Cycling Weekly – stolen goat Bodyline jersey review
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 […]
Business & Life · 09/09/2016
How we work 5 hour days and why it’s vital for our survival
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 07/09/2016
How to choose the best cycling jersey for you
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 07/09/2016
How to choose the right cycling shorts
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 […]
Adventure More · 01/09/2016
Why I’ve turned off my phone notifications, and 6 reasons you should too…
“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 […]
Business & Life · 19/08/2016
#FunFriday
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! […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 27/07/2016
The art of wearing the right cycling kit
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 […]
Product Tech & Reviews · 28/04/2014
Essential Kit List for Beginner Cyclists & Runners
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 […]
Business & Life · 03/03/2014
When things go wrong…
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 […]