Cafe du Cycliste

Overview

Café du Cycliste is a French apparel brand specializing in premium cycling and outdoor clothing and accessories, designed for road cycling, performance activities, and outdoor adventures.¹³⁷ Headquartered in Nice on the Côte d'Azur, it draws inspiration from the local landscape between the Mediterranean and mountains, targeting cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with innovative designs and quality materials.³⁶ The brand expanded from cycling roots to a broader outdoor label and achieved B Corp certification in July 2024.⁵

History

Café du Cycliste was founded around 2009-2012 in Nice, France, starting as a cycling apparel company inspired by the outdoors.¹²³ It grew into an outdoor label with deep cycling roots, led by CEO Oliver Brown.² The company received investment from Ewo Capital and became B Corp certified in July 2024.¹⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed in France at the Nice headquarters.⁷ Manufacturing details are not specified in available sources, but the brand emphasizes research, design, and technology in production.⁶

Notable Products

• Premium Cycling Jerseys - High-performance tops for road and gravel riding.
• Gilets and Jackets - Windproof and waterproof outer layers for variable conditions.
• Bibtights - Padded shorts and tights for long-distance comfort.
• Overshoes - Protective footwear covers for cycling in wet weather.
• Arm & Leg Warmers - Thermal accessories for temperature regulation.

Reputation

Café du Cycliste is regarded by cyclists for its premium quality, innovative designs suited to the Côte d'Azur terrain, and expansion into outdoor apparel.³⁷ Enthusiasts appreciate its community focus and B Corp status reflecting social and environmental commitments.⁵⁶ No specific criticisms are noted in sources, though its premium pricing positions it as a higher-end option.¹