For three weeks every July I enjoy stunning scenery, exhausting climbs, exciting sprints and the odd crash. Sadly I'm not talking about the joys of holidaying with Mr VKH but, of course, the Tour De France.
Every year since I can remember I have watched incredulous, with the utmost respect for the two hundred-odd riders that endure the literal ups and downs of the world's most famous bike race.
The success of British cycling over the last few years, most notably Sir Bradley Wiggins becoming the first ever UK rider to win Le Tour in 2012 and splendidly following it up with an Olympic gold in London, has spawned a plethora of cycling related designs in the interiors industry.
So, to celebrate the 101st edition of the race getting underway with a fantastic Grand Départ in Yorkshire, I thought I'd round up some of my favourite bike-themed products available from British indies.
Kicking us off is this new range from one of North Yorkshire's very own:
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| 'Yorkshire' tea towel, £10 - Jesssica Hogarth |
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| 'Bikes' mug, £10 - Ella Doran |
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| 'Peloton of Cyclists' Limited Edition A4 print, £79 - Woop Studios |
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| 'Bikes' cushion by Maja Wronska, £34.95 - Ohh Deer |
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| 'Cycling Jerseys' A3 print, £30 - David Sparshott |
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