BIKE, SKATE + SCOOTER

Proper Cycling is a new independent magazine and journal dedicated to all things cycling, and covers mountain biking, road bikes, races and reviews.

Proper Cycling Issue Two brings you 196 pages of exciting and inspirational stories from people and brands from across the globe coupled with stunning photography to inspire your next ride. Issue Two also includes the 'Proper Stuff' section - a selection of the best cycling brands and products on the market. 

Features in this issue include 'Queen of the Ardennes,' Anna Van Der Breggen, Gee Atherton's latest mountain biking project, cycling the Glens, mountain biking on Skye and news from the competitive arena including the Strade Bianche, and the cyclo-cross World Championships.

Designed and printed in the U.K.

Proper Cycling One is printed on a quality recycled paper with a 140gsm inner and a 300gsm cover with a scuff resistant matt laminated finish. Perfect bound and measuring 270 x 210mm with 176pp plus 4pp cover.

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Turn your favorite Cavallini poster into a vintage inspired chart with the Vintage Poster Kit. Made of sustainably sourced oak with easy assembly instructions included. The hardest part is picking just one design!

For over 25 years Cavallini & Co. has been producing the highest quality gift and stationery products, drawing inspiration from the Cavallini archives. 

Learn more about Cavallini & Co in our Brand Showcase.

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Cavallini Vintage Poster & Gift Wrap

• Printed on Cavallini’s signature Italian archival paper with images from the Cavallini archives
• Beautiful for framing, wrapping a memorable gift, and countless crafting possibilities
• Pairs perfectly with the Cavallini Vintage Poster Kits
• 50 x 70 cm

For over 25 years Cavallini & Co. has been producing the highest quality gift and stationery products, drawing inspiration from the Cavallini archives. 

Learn more about Cavallini & Co in our Brand Showcase.

• 10cm x 15cm
• Blank greeting card and envelope
• Printed on Cavallini’s signature Italian paper
• Individually cello bagged
• Vintage imagery from the Cavallini archives

Hemp yourself up from head to toe.

You already got the kicks, it's time to get a matching backpack. The Everyday Backpack is the world's 1st waterproof hemp backpack.  Minimalist, yet versatile enough for you to travel during the weekend.

Pre-order your backpack now for April delivery. 

Fora Studios is proud to be the Australian distributor for 8000 Kicks. Find out more about their sustainability mission here.

Designed for urban cycling and skating, the minimalist Heritage bike helmets by Thousand are inspired by the simplicity of vintage moto lids and the heritage colorways of the 50s and 60s.

The Heritage helmet's built-in low-profile visor also helps keep the sun out of your eyes. With multiway adjustments and one-handed magnetic fastening, your Thousand helmets will keep your noggin secure and digits free of pinches.

Smart riders who use already wear Thousand helmets love its versatility. The design lends itself to all manner of wheels - the bike cruiser,  the skateboard, the scooter, the electric bike, the BMX, canyon or mountain bike. And having secured safety certification worldwide, including Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 (bike helmets) and ASTM 1492 (skateboarding and rollerskating), you'll be inspired to take up your own type of happy wheels once again.

SIzing: small 54 - 57cm, medium 57 - 59cm, large 59 - 62cm

Lightweight shell: 410g (small), 460g (medium); 490g (large)

Secret pop-lock for securing helmet with your lock

Vegan leather-like straps

Integrated dial-fit system for precise sizing adjustments

One-handed magnetic fastener

7 air vents with internal channelling

Built-in low-profile visor

Who is Thousand?

For those who like to pack light but be prepared. This anti-theft sling pack has a centered strap and zippers that work easily left or right-handed. Multiple pockets to help you sort your essentials, plus Pacsafe’s best anti-theft features to protect your valuables.

Don't want to take your daypack but need to navigate urban and outdoor terrain with the same confidence and comfort as a backpack? The Pacsafe ultra-lightweight sling pack fits your day’s essentials in something that keeps things safely snug on your body, with extra-level lockable zips and a cut-resistant front panel.

Whether your walking to the cafe, catching a tram to work or zooming through those secret bike trails, Vibe has what you need for your next outdoor venture.

Features:

• Lockable zips and cut-resistant materials protect your belongings
• Cut-resistant anchor strap locks around a fixed object to protect your bag
• RFID blocking pocket protects your credit cards and passport against unwanted scans
• Hidden pocket lets you stash your valuables
• Compact size still fits a 10" tablet
• Designed to be used by left and right-handed people with equal ease
• The shoulder strap allows airflow through for carrying comfort
• The strap can be tucked away when not in use
• Attachment points on shoulder strap for small items such as pouches or water bottles
• Internal pockets to keep your gear organized
• Internal attachment point for wallets and keys
• Pen loop
• Pocket for a reusable water bottle
• 210D Nylon diamond ripstop (main material) 200D Polyester (lining)
• 0.46 kg 
• 30 (h) x 20 (w) x 11 (d)  cm
• 26 L volume
• Crossbody Circumference (Max-Min) 164-101.6 cm

Not only do Pacsafe make the best anti-theft bags around, but they also take their marine turtle logo very seriously. Since 2014 the Pacsafe Turtle Fund has been working towards ridding oceans of dangerous plastic waste harmful to the turtle and other marine life.

Find out more about Pac Safe's founders, the outdoor-loving friends Magnus and Rob, as well as their commitment to zero virgin plastic manufacture by 2025.

Don't want to take your daypack but need to navigate urban and outdoor terrain with the same confidence and comfort as a backpack? The Pacsafe ultra-lightweight sling pack fits your day’s essentials in something that keeps things safely snug on your body, with extra-level lockable zips and a cut-resistant front panel.

Whether your walking to the cafe, catching a tram to work, or zooming through those secret bike trails, Vibe has what you need for your next ourdoor venture.

Features:

• Lockable zips and cut-resistant materials protect your belongings
• Cut-resistant anchor strap locks around a fixed object to protect your bag
• RFID blocking pocket protects your credit cards and passport against unwanted scans
• Perfect for carrying a wallet, phone, passport and other essential items
• Internal pockets help keep your gear organized
• Internal attachment point for wallets and keys
• Pen loop
• 600D High density printed polyester (main material) 200D Polyester (lining)
• 0.37 kg 
• 33 (h) x 16 (w) x 6 (d)  cm
• 2.50 L volume
• Crossbody Circumference (Max-Min) 147-101.6 cm

Not only do Pacsafe make the best anti-theft bags, but they also take their marine turtle logo very seriously. Since 2014 the Pacsafe Turtle Fund has been working towards ridding oceans of dangerous plastic waste harmful to the turtle and other marine life.

Find out more about Pac Safe's founders, the outdoor-loving friends Magnus and Rob, as well as their commitment to zero virgin plastic manufacture by 2025.

Stealth mission

Designed for urban bike riding, minimalist Heritage bike helmets make up the inaugural collection from Thousand, inspired by the simplicity of vintage moto lids and the heritage colorways of the 1950s and ’60s.

Finally, you can get back on ya bike, scooter for adults, skateboard, even your roller derby skates on and feel good thanks to this coolest of casques from Thousand.

This Stealth Black helmet takes its inspiration from stealth reconnaissance aircraft with its matte black simplicity. You'll surreptitiously slip through town delivering top-secret files on your new adult scooter. or just pick up your click-&-collect supermarket order.

Take your safety into your own hands. Your Uncle Ned will be secure in this helmet knowing Thousand have secured safety certification worldwide, including Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 (bike helmets) and ASTM 1492 (skateboarding and rollerskating).

SIzing: small 54 - 57 cm, medium 57 - 59 cm, large 59 - 62 cm

Lightweight shell: 410g (small), 460g (medium); 490g (large)

Secret pop-lock for securing helmet with your lock

Vegan leather-like straps

Integrated dial-fit system for precise sizing adjustments

One-handed magnetic fastener

7 air vents with internal channelling

Built-in low-profile visor

Who is Thousand?

We know looks aren’t everything, but if they can help persuade people to protect themselves by looking cool, we’re on board. Thousand founder Gloria Hwang was inspired to offer casual riders of bikes, skateboards and scooters a safe and good-looking helmet option after a friend was tragically killed in a cycling accident without protection.

Check out the Fora Studios' brand showcase to learn more about Thousand's 110% commitment to Climate Positive initiatives, as well as founder Gloria Hwangs inspiring story.

Grey Matter

No matter how sweaty you get riding in the Australian summer — which is, let’s face it, A LOT — you’ll look as cool as if you were riding along flat Nordic fjords in this semi-gloss light grey finish, 

The built-in low-profile visor also helps keep the sun out of your eyes. With multiway adjustments and one-handed magnetic fastening, your Thousand helmets will keep your noggin secure and digits free of pinches.

Smart riders who use already wear Thousand helmets love its versatility. The design lends itself to all manner of wheels - the bike cruiser,  the skateboard, the scooter, the electric bike, the BMX, canyon or mountain bike. And having secured safety certification worldwide, including Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 (bike helmets) and ASTM 1492 (skateboarding and rollerskating), you'll be inspired to take up your own type of happy wheels once again.

SIzing: small 54 - 57cm, medium 57 - 59cm, large 59 - 62cm

Lightweight shell: 410g (small), 460g (medium); 490g (large)

Secret pop-lock for securing helmet with your lock

Vegan leather-like straps

Integrated dial-fit system for precise sizing adjustments

One-handed magnetic fastener

7 air vents with internal channelling

Built-in low-profile visor

Who is Thousand?

Carbon Credit

Perhaps you haven't bought a proper bike since watching a re-run of BMX bandits. Perhaps other commitments have meant your days of donning the lycra on those long weekend rides a la Giro d'Italia will have to wait a little.  Or perhaps you need an excuse to buy an adult skateboard.

Thousands Carbon Black is for those who like to keep it simple and safe for any type of ride. A local nature ride with the kids? Or perhaps you are eeting up with friends down at the local or an office work day across town with the e-bike.  The Carbon Black is for you.

Never staid nor boring the name Carbon Black whispers high tech but the design takes its cues from vintage motorcycle design, resulting in an attractive matt-black shell with white trim and outstanding safety features.

Carbon Black is also a reference to Thousand brand’s policy of offsetting 110 percent of all the carbon emissions producing in the making of their products. Thousand are  a sustainable company whose pioneering policies have set off a chain reaction in the helmet world.

That’s a load off your mind. As is the dial-fit system, which allows you to make small, precise adjustments for maximum safety. Thousand has secured safety certification worldwide, including Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 (bike helmets) and ASTM 1492 (skateboarding and rollerskating). Even your fingers are covered, with a one-hand magnetic buckler fastener that’ll save you from pinches.

Sizing: small 54 - 57cm, medium 57 - 59cm, large 59 - 62cm

Lightweight shell: 410g (small), 460g (medium); 490g (large)

Secret pop-lock for securing helmet with your lock

Vegan leather-like straps

Integrated dial-fit system for precise sizing adjustments

One-handed magnetic fastener

Who is Thousand?

Looks aren’t everything, we know. But if they can help persuade people to protect themselves by looking cool, we’re on board. Thousand founder Gloria Hwang was inspired to offer casual riders of bikes, skateboards and scooters a safe and good-looking helmet option after a friend was tragically killed in a cycling accident without protection.

Check out the Fora Studios' brand showcase to learn more about Thousand's 110% commitment to Climate Positive initiatives, and more on founder Gloria Hwang's inspiring story.

Navy Manoeuvres

Designed for urban city explorers or the weekend leisure cyclist, the minimalist Heritage bike helmets are inspired by the simplicity of vintage moto lids and the heritage colorways of the 50s and 60s. Featuring a built-in low-profile visor the Thousand Navy Heritage Bike Helmet is immaculately finished in a classic navy blue colour.

Dark blue has always whispered confidently as the shade of power and authority. The hue of preppy polo shirts, old school ties and admirals’ jackets. So it’s entertaining to subvert that old-school idea while you experience breakaway freedom on cycling wheels.

Be the captain of your own ship while cycling to the work office or doing kickflips at the local ramp. Smart riders who don a Thousand helmet know that they can enjoy their ride knowing that Thousand has your noggin covered. Worldwide safety certifications include Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 (bike helmets) and ASTM 1492 (skateboarding and rollerskating).

And the magnetic buckle fastener can be operated by hand, so you can save your fingers from a pinch as well as your head.

Sizing: small 54 - 57cm, medium 57 - 59cm, large 59 - 62cm

Lightweight shell: 410g (small), 460g (medium); 490g (large)

Secret pop-lock for securing helmet with your lock

Vegan leather-like straps

Integrated dial-fit system for precise sizing adjustments

One-handed magnetic fastener

Who is Thousand?

We know looks aren't everything.  Gloria Hwang was actually inspired to launch Thousand to finally offer casual riders of bikes, skateboards, and scooters a good-looking bike helmet when her friend was tragically killed in a cycling accident, without a helmet. Find out more about Thousand helmets commitment to safety and sustainability here.