We’re excited to announce the launch of our new capsule collection of Velorbis luxury leather bags, comprising two initial designs: a classic ‘old school’ calfskin leather satchel in two colours, sand and dark brown, and an exclusive briefcase in antique brown buffalo leather. Timeless additions to any style connoisseur’s wardrobe!

We see the Velorbis leather bag collection as a natural extension of our lifestyle design philosophy - impeccable aesthetic, detailing and finish matched with the utmost in contemporary functionality.  

 

Our retro inspired designs are beautifully crafted from high quality leather. Features include contrast inner lining, top stitching details, detachable leather strap, and embossed Velorbis lion crest logo. There's also lots of handy storage space -  front pockets; ideal for keeping iPhones or similar devices safe, three large internal compartments for housing laptops and documents, and a zipped back pocket.  

Each premium Velorbis leather bag can also be securely carried on the side of all Velorbis bicycles due to a special spring loaded locking mechanism located on the side of all our rear carriers.  This also applies to the Velorbis Elechic e-bike, where the advanced battery pack can be carried inside any of the Velorbis leather bags instead of the standard battery bag.

The Velorbis leather bag collection has been specifically designed for discerning fashion lovers; stylish individuals who want to treat themselves to the very best accessories. Further exciting design additions will be launched soon.

We’re really pleased to announce that we’re bringing our special Velorbis brand of chic cycle style to the Romanian market by opening two exclusive new Velorbis showrooms – one in the capital city of Bucharest and another in the beautiful coastal city of Constanta, the country’s third largest city. We’ve also just launched a fully-translated website for our Romanian customers.

The trend for cycling in Bucharest and throughout other cities in Romania is growing, as more and more people are choosing to adopt a bike-friendly lifestyle; fashion forward citizens who view bicycles as an important part of their everyday urban travel, not just to be used for sport and leisure activities.

Velorbis’ Romanian showrooms extend this unique cycling vision and concept: fusing bicycles and high fashion into a convenient and functional lifestyle accessory that is part of an inspiring, healthy cycling culture. We look forward to equipping our stylish Romanian customers with the full range of first class Velorbis delights.

Velorbis is proud to be selected by the Cycling Embassy of Denmark as the bicycle brand to represent and promote Danish cycling culture and excellence, and its worldwide benefits.

The Cycling Embassy of Denmark has chosen a comprehensive network of expert members from private companies, local authorities and non-governmental organizations: first class bicycle design (as represented by Velorbis), city planning, cycling promotion, parking facilities and cycling tourism. Velorbis is working with the Embassy and other members to promote and communicate cycling solutions and know-how on a global scale so that other international locations can incorporate happy, healthy cycling cultures into their social infrastructures.

Denmark is known as one of the countries with the most cyclists. International interest has never been as great as now, particularly with the focus on sustainable, carbon conscious travel and healthy lifestyles. It’s also the fastest and easiest way to get around a city.

Here are some quick fire facts about cycling in Copenhagen:
•    9 out of 10 Danes have a bicycle.
•    The number of cars in the centre of Copenhagen dropped from 319,000 in 2002 to 289,000 in 2008.
•    37% of Copenhagen’s citizens cycle to and from work. The city’s objective is that 50% of its citizens will use a bicycle as their means of transport by 2015.
•    Every Dane cycles 1.1 km on average each day.
•    17% of adult males and 36% of adult females use a bicycle to get to and from work or education.
•    45% of all Danish children cycle to school.
•    Approximately half a million bicycles are sold in Denmark each year.
•    Since 1993, there have been 11 national cycle routes established in Denmark; covering a total of 4,233 km. Regional routes cover 5,874 km. Local routes cover 2,298 km.

Embassy Secretary Lise Bjørg Pedersen says: “The bicycle is the healthy, quick and inexpensive alternative to the car that many countries are seeking. But it takes time and requires know-how to create a cycling culture in a country with few or no cyclists. We have the knowledge and the solutions that are sought, and with the new Cycling Embassy we are ready to export them.”

It’s a fantastic, positive cause that all urban epicentres can benefit from. Find out more about incorporating a chic cycling culture - the Copenhagen way - by visiting the Cycling Embassy of Denmark.

Thanks to our friends at Velo Cast for this great review of our Velorbis Mobii trike, following a test ride around Scotland.

"Heads do turn, and they follow you as you glide past; expressions of intrigue and amusement drawn in equal measure. As you park it up on the high street, brave members of the general public will take the opportunity to ask; "What is it?", "Where does it come from?" and, most interestingly, "Where can I get one?"

Velo Cast hit on the fundamental element of the Mobii tricycle concept. Velorbis Mobii isn’t simply a replacement for a bicycle; it should be equated on the same lines as a small car in terms of functionality, purpose and cost - a real carbon conscious alternative for fun family transport or handy cargo deliveries.

Scott from Velo Cast says:  "The Velorbis Mobii is tailor made for those people that genuinely want to ‘walk-the-eco-walk’ (or should that be pedal?!)...Be radical; drive a Mobii."

Read the Velorbis Mobii review on Velo Cast and see other news/podcasts from this blog dedicated to all forms of cycling. 

We're delighted to see this fabulous article by Gear Patrol about our custom built Leikier gents bike.

Gear Patrol is an independently published online journal cited as: 'The definitive resource for the ever-evolving man.' Its Beauty On Two Wheels article by Ben Bowers talks about how the Velorbis Leikier bike was born from the collaboration with Danish designer and blacksmith, Lars Leikier, and inspired by 1950’s motorcycle designs.

"Some things are built to be practical. Other things are meant to simply stun onlookers by the sheer aesthetic awesomeness of their design." Coming from a site authored and followed by 'aspirational and discriminating men with a unique understanding of value, luxury, and singularity', this is true praise indeed.

Check out the Velorbis Leikier review on Gear Patrol and see other cool features from this ultimate real man’s resource.