2012-06-04 - Vulpine Cycling Fete 12-6pm

Vulpine CC (Nick Hussey) is putting a little tea party together with his wife EmmaLou in Bal-ham 'gateway to the south' details here..

http://www.vulpine.cc/Blog/bikes-tech/vulpine-cycling-fete#CommentSection

bring your bike, bring the family, free entry and it's a bank holiday, see you there

Al

Look's like it's going to be agreat day, plus two worthy causes to support!

I will be attending this.

I just bought one of his jackets im loving it

CB, the softshell or the rain jacket? I was looking at the rain jacket the other day and it has some pretty favourable reviews. If you has it, any chance of a mini review?

I have the soft shell. Nick Hussy himself said that he uses the soft shell and if its going to be really wet take a thin light plastic jacket. The rain jacket version is not as breathable and more expensive get the soft shell.

Spent last thursday going round regents park in the rain and spray from the man aheads wheel. Was never too hot or too cold and was still dry at the end. Pockets in the rear are large and useful. Turns into a regular jacket when you get off the bike. Amazing construction not a loose thread or anything that looks remotely like it would start falling apart. Deff one of the nicest pieces of clothing I have bought in a while.

nice review C.B. i'll pass on your compliments.. I like the look of the merino tops he has produced. hopefully purchases for next month.

I have the soft shell. Nick Hussy himself said that he uses the soft shell and if its going to be really wet take a thin light plastic jacket. The rain jacket version is not as breathable and more expensive get the soft shell.

Spent last thursday going round regents park in the rain and spray from the man aheads wheel. Was never too hot or too cold and was still dry at the end. Pockets in the rear are large and useful. Turns into a regular jacket when you get off the bike. Amazing construction not a loose thread or anything that looks remotely like it would start falling apart. Deff one of the nicest pieces of clothing I have bought in a while.

Hi CB, glad you're enjoying it! I'm really glad its as good as I hoped.
Actually I never use a wee plastic jacket except on MTB rides as an emergency if I crash and break something (as packs so small). The Vulpine Rain Jacket should be more breathable than Gore. I designed it that way, as cotton has a weave to let moist air out, so you don't get 'boil in the bag'.
The difference between that and the Softshell is that the Rain Jacket is better in ...Rain! and lighter weight, plus more 'tailored' for urban smart riding. The softshell is shower proof and warmer, with a lot more storage to the rear. Its the special cotton fabric that makes the Rain Jacket more expensive. Serious stuff, costs me a bomb. There you go!
Nick.

Thanks Nick for the better summary and the great jacket I shook hands and chatted briefly with you down at the AMV pop up you did.

Ah yes, hi!

Hello Nick, thanks for joining this thread.

Any updates or notices will be great for keeping us informed..
i might have to 'tweed it up' for this sarf london tea party.

let me know if you need any help

A x

Sounds like a lovely day out, hope the weather bucks up for it!

Will definitely be popping down, looking forward to it. Forecast isnt horrendous for Monday but its far from perfect

monday 4th of june..

Hmm. A 5 min bike ride or a short walk? I'll decide on the day.

looks great!

definitely in.

oh. except won't live there anymore.

Will see if still allowed into Balham then.

Day visas are available :-).

This Monday!

Full preview here: http://www.vulpine.cc/Blog/bikes-tech/vulpine-cycling-fete-complete-guide

Location looks great!

Today!

anyone there yet? can anyone confirm that there's a hog roast?

lovely venue, didn't stay long, usual suspects there though..

Yeah, I popped in about 1. Didn't stay long either. Something about leaving tonnes of lovely bikes (mine especially) locked outside in South West London just made me a bit edgy (and that's coming from the guy who and lives and works there!)

Chapeau to Nick and co for putting together a great afternoon and what a great venue.
Some excellent gear and friendly folk.. I was driving which was a shame as the beer looked so good

had contemplated merényi to custom build my next road bike,
reckon i might give ricky feather that call