SHUT UP LEGS

Designed by Sassan Filsoof

As Tour de France veteran Jens Voigt says: "Shut Up Legs" stomping his way to a fine finish

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TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF BIKE

Traveling at the Speed of Bike by Sassan Filsoof

With Spring around the corner, this makes me want to get out and ride!

CAVENDISH: THE MANX MISSILE

Love him or hate him, Cavendish is arguably the winningest sprinter ever; and he's only just mid part into his career. With a world title already under his belt with other numerous Tour de France victories the scrappy little Manxman is virtually unbeatable when it comes down to a sprint finish. With already 4 victories this season, he will be one to watch at the Tour.

Hell Of The North: Paris Roubaix, the toughest one-day bike race

The 'Queen' of the Classics Paris Roubaix

Arguably one of the oldest (1896), and to this day, toughest bike races anywhere. Back in 1896 the race actually started in Paris, and travelled North across the Belgian border to Roubaix. Known for its many narrow and cobbled sections, it is one of the ultimate tests of man and machine. Even the best prepared riders can succumb to the often dusty or muddy cobbled sections. Some parts are off limits to traffic except for the one day when the race rolls through!  

Bike Love X-Ray

Bike Love X-Ray Pillow

Perfect after a long ride, to rest those weary legs, or head. Anyone who is into cycling will appreciate this. Also available as a T-shirt or print on Society 6.

Eddy 'the Cannibal' Merckx

Eddy Merckx Print

Arguably the greatest and most accomplished cyclist of all time. He has won more gran tours than any other rider, and three time world champion, as well as world hour record holder, as I illustrated in this image. Best known for his road dominance, he was also a very skilled and accomplished track rider.
Currently, still very much involved in cycling, he has his own brand of high-end bikes.

A Bygone Era: 'Il Campionisimo' Fausto Coppi

Il Campionisimo Fausto Coppi 

"Il Campionisimo", one of cycling's great Italian legends, Fausto Coppi was a regular feature of cycling in the forties and fifties. I really enjoyed creating this illustration of him using a vintage map of Northern Italy, an area he was well familiar winning the Giro a total of five times. I super imposed his chiseled features in to the mountain side, appropriately, as he was a great 'climber'. Note how you can also see how riders in those days didn't have the luxuries of mechanical support. Any flats or mechanicals had to be repaired unassisted. Multiple Giro and Tour winner, he was characterised by his grit and tenacity. He also was a the one hour world record holder in 1945. Even being a prisoner of war during WW II could not stop this great champion from returning to his winning ways. Now that's impressive!