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… [share title=””] As … Read more …
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 … Read more …
“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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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, … Read more …
“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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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! … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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. … Read more …
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 … Read more …
So long as you’re happy to listen to my droning voice you can see the incredible Orkaan fabric in action below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWzgip545O8&feature=youtu.be This fabric features in the Orkaan Hats (as shown) and indeed the rest of the Orkaan range. Water proof, wind proof and yet breathable.
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
[share] 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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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. … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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. … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
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 … Read more …
[fblike][/fblike] Two whole days after officially launching Stolen Goat I found myself at Blenheim Palace setting up a 4.5 metre by 3 metre marquee ready for 15,000+ cyclists to roll by and take a look at what we have to offer. Daunting, tiring, exciting. As the inaugural Stolen Goat exhibition I had no idea what to expect. … Read more …
Goats have a four-chamber stomach that contains fermenting bacteria and protozoan that aid in breaking down their food. – But we never dope, race clean y'all
