Chapeau Cycling T-Shirt — Retro French Bike Design

"Chapeau" — French for "hat" — is the cycling world's highest compliment. You tip your hat to a rival who just made a brilliant attack, a climber who just soloed up a mountain, or anyone who did something worthy of respect in the saddle.

This retro French design draws on the rich visual tradition of European cycling — the kind of aesthetic you'd find on a mid-century race poster from the Tour. It's a shirt that cyclists will immediately recognize as a mark of respect for the culture.

Makes a wonderful gift for any cyclist who knows their cycling culture — great for Father's Day, graduation, or just as a nod to the person who is always first up the hill.