Velorbis has entered the sports bike market – following requests from our customers – with our unique interpretation of the "fixie" style bike. Meet the Velorbis Arrow gents bike.

Reflecting the uncompromising design style, attitude and attention to detail synonymous with all of our bicycles, Velorbis Arrow has been designed for urban commuters who are seeking a second bike for the occasions when they need to get to their destinations a little bit faster. Just like choosing a high-speed sports car to join the main family car, or buying designer sportswear as an addition to corporate workwear.

The Velorbis Arrow has been created to complement (and balance) our main range of classic comfort bicycles. It is speedy, streamlined and slick, and weighs in at around 12kgs. It has a black lugged steel frame, is available in three frame sizes, and features luxurious brown leather accessories. We have also designed a dark brown leather messenger bag to accompany it.

As the saying goes; "Make time fly like an arrow". Now you can with the Velorbis Arrow.

We are delighted to announce that Velorbis has arrived in Canada, joining the exclusive CycleCouture bicycle boutique, which opens on 1st April 2011 on 926 College Street in Toronto, to cater for the growing demand for chic urban cycling.

CycleCouture is a wonderful match for the Velorbis spirit and brand ethos – as echoed by the inspiration behind the CycleCouture store: "Press rewind. Backpedal your mind to those first times you felt the wind in your face as you rode your bike around the block. Bicycles create freedom. They create memories. A bike ride allows you to take in your environment and truly appreciate your surroundings. Here at CycleCouture, we have created an atmosphere that embodies all of the above."

Velorbis was showcased at the recent Toronto International Bicycle Show on the CycleCouture stand (see photo below), which generated a lot of positive interest from visitors to the show and also the Press.

CycleCouture was also featured in the article: "CycleCouture brings Copenhagen cycling to Toronto" by the influential local online magazine Postcity.com.

Orders can be pre-booked with CycleCouture by e-mailing info@cyclecouture.com
For further information visit CycleCouture.com

Velorbis luxury leather bags make wonderful, imaginative gifts for you or your loved ones - such as our high quality leather satchels/ leather school bags, leather travel bags/leather weekend bags, and leather briefcases.  With Valentine’s Day coming up, now could be the time to plan ahead and order something special.

To make it easier for you to purchase one, we have launched dedicated webshops for our beautiful leather bag collection with worldwide delivery. Now wherever you are in the world, with just one click of a button you can buy a Velorbis leather bag online and have it delivered, hassle free to your doorstep for the equivalent of €15 (converted into GBP or DKK depending on which webshop you order from).

As we received so many requests from our customers in different countries, we decided to make our leather bag collection more accessible to everyone. All bag designs are now in stock and delivery lead times are 1-3 days for Scandinavia, 5-7 days for Europe, and 10-14 days for the rest of the world.

UK customers can purchase here.
Scandinavian customers can purchase here.
Customers from the rest of the world can purchase here.

Hot on the heels (or wheels) of announcing our new Velorbis dealer, HUB in New York, we’re excited to say that our US expansion is continuing from East Coast to West Coast. Over in sunny San Francisco, California, My Dutch Bike (MDB); the importer and retailer of the best handmade city bikes, will soon be stocking a selection of Velorbis designer bicycles.

Flying Pigeon LA is also flying the Velorbis flag in Los Angeles, California.

It’s wonderful news that Velorbis bicycle icons and Copenhagen style are being embraced by My Dutch Bike and the cosmopolitan and dynamic residents of San Francisco. What’s the perfect accessory for cycling around San Francisco (other than riding a Velorbis)? Wearing a flower in your hair of course!

Velorbis bicycles are continuing to be embraced by style lovers in the US. We’re pleased to announce our new Velorbis dealer: Hudson Urban Bicycles (HUB) located on trendy Charles Street in West Village, Manhattan in iconic NYC.

Hudson Urban Bicycles (HUB) is dedicated to supplying upscale New Yorkers with the very best designer bicycles. HUB and Velorbis are therefore a match made in heaven, bringing a touch of chic Copenhagen style to customers who know how to dress to impress.

Such is the mood towards fashion on two wheels in the US, that the The New York Times has devoted an article to this significant trend that started in Copenhagen. In “Bicycle Chic Gains Speed” by Ruth La Ferla, the owner of Hudson Urban Bicycles (HUB), George Bliss, sums up the philosophy perfectly: “Women, mostly young, have given the image of cyclists ‘an extreme makeover’...The idea now is to look like a pedestrian on wheels...And most are turning their backs on the once-customary aerodynamic helmets and latex shorts in favor of a look as fetching as it is genteel.” Fantastic!

Read the The New York Times article “Bicycle Chic Gains Speed” in full.

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 definitely feeling in the mood for spring, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of better weather than introducing some stunning new bicycle colours to our Student & Studine range.

The colours – glossy spring tones of ivory and army green – are rich, fresh shades with an air of exclusivity and sophistication.

Velorbis Studine Balloon, inspired by our Scrap Deluxe ladies top model, presents a delicately delicious touch of vanilla and caramel; or vanilla and cream, with its crisp ivory frame and brown (standard) or cream (optional)* balloon tyres.  Student Balloon, the gents version, is now available in army green – the tone of which is not stark but slightly faded in true military chic style. Matched with brown (standard) or cream (optional)* balloon tyres; it conveys an old school 70’s vibe. 

The rims are also powder coated to match the frame colour, for added distinction and colour coordination.

These bicycles join the other members of the Velorbis Student & Studine family – Student Classic and Studine Classic – which are also available in several colour options (black and racing green for the gents; fire-engine red, racing green and black for the ladies).

Our exciting range of colours and combinations are lined up like delicious sweets in a candy shop – it’s nice to be spoilt for choice.

*Optional balloon tyre colours are subject to availability from your local Velorbis dealer.

We’re really pleased to introduce and welcome on board our new Velorbis retailers in the UK.

Our customers can now visit these shops to view, test ride and purchase the Velorbis range of designer bicycles. These expert teams of bike specialists will be more than happy to assist. Shop contact details can be found on our UK retailers' page.

For customers who live outside London and Cardiff (and for those who like to purchase online regardless), our UK web store is always open.

Happy cycling!

Don't just say it with flowers, say it with bicycles!

Because we are true romantics at Velorbis, we have created a special Valentine’s Day offer exclusively for our customers in the UK, Scandinavia and US – the Velorbis ’Love Story’ package.

Purchase any 2 bicycles during February and receive a 10% discount off the overall total. Any combination can be chosen from our range of beautiful ladies and funky gents designs, making it a customised ‘pick & mix’ offer.

It’s easy to order.

• UK customers can purchase their bicycles from our online UK web shop. Add the promotion code “ukvalentine” when prompted during checkout.
• Scandinavian customers can purchase their bicycles from our online DK web shop. Add the promotion code “valentine” when prompted during checkout.
• US customers can order by e-mailing info@copenhagenbike.com or by telephoning +1 773.456.0024 and we’ll arrange the rest.

It’s a great opportunity to tempt your loved one to a) take up chic and healthy cycling to get in shape after Christmas and b) purchase a luxurious long-lasting gift that you can both enjoy together.

At Velorbis, we’re passionate about bicycles and take the art of chic, street style cycling to another level. Our ’Love Story’ package is the ultimate in effortless romance on 2 or 4 wheels.  

*Notes:
The Velorbis ’Love Story’ Valentine’s package runs until 28th February 2010.

Velorbis recently took part at the Cycle Chic Fashion Show at Cork City Hall, Ireland; the event where cycling, fashion and design were entwined as one concept.

The Cycle Chic Fashion Show, held annually during Design Week in Ireland, effectively showcased cycling culture and highlighted just how practical, green and affordable cycling is as a green transportation option. It reflected the spirit and street style from the cycling capitals of the world such as Copenhagen where cycling is an integrated part of everyday life and an essential accessory for contemporary, healthy living.  

On display was a selection of Velorbis bicycle treats: our fire-engine red Dannebrog classic ladies bike, funky Scrap Deluxe ladies bicycle and our urban retro Churchill Balloon gents bike with brown Fat Frank tyres.

The influence and popularity of chilled-out cycle culture, carbon conscious travel and urban commuting is growing amongst the environmentally aware, fashion-forward people of Ireland. Velorbis is catering for this demand by linking up with Thinkbike, the new Velorbis dealer in Dublin, Ireland. 

Thanks to the Cycle Chic Fashion Show for a great event. Welcome on board Thinkbike!

Below are some photos from the event...

 

Meet our new US dealer, Copenhagen Cyclery, based in Chicago's eclectically vibrant Wicker Park/Bucktown area.

Great news for our US customers...
Velorbis is Copenhagen Cyclery’s flagship bicycle brand. Our luxurious range of Velorbis  design icons: classic bicycles, balloon bikes, retro transport bikes and fun cargo trikes can now be bought online via Copenhagen Cyclery’s newly launched website www.copenhagenbike.com, at their Chicago store and soon in select shops throughout the US.

The name, Copenhagen Cyclery, is inspired by the pioneering and world-renowned Copenhagen cycling culture, as well as the city’s reputation for and appreciation of great design. A perfect match for Velorbis who also share this philosophy.

Copenhagen Cyclery plans to reach existing and new cycling audiences by bringing a fresh approach to the American cycling culture. Check our the Copenhagen Cyclery website for more information.

You can find out more about Copenhagen cycling culture on Copenhagen Cycle Chic.

Drum roll please....

We are pleased to reveal our revamped Velorbis UK website – www.velorbis.co.uk – and our new UK web store. This handy online store means that our UK customers can now order conveniently online and receive free delivery anywhere in the UK.

The new Velorbis website and web store forms part of our exciting new distribution strategy in the UK which further enhances our flexibility and competitive edge in the market. Most importantly, it allows us to offer significantly reduced prices across our range of bicycles to really cater to our UK customers, giving them added convenience and increased choice.

Alongside this strategy Velorbis will continue to offer its range of luxury products to independent bicycle dealers in the UK.

See our fabulously diverse range of classic-contemporary bicycles for the 2009/2010 season on the new UK web store, such as our new Student and Studine range of simplified bicycles based on our popular top models – Victoria Classic, Churchill Classic, Dannebrog and Scrap Deluxe.

 

Due to popular demand and the need for more space to showcase our ever-increasing range of exclusive designer classic bicycles, Velorbis has moved location to a new larger concept store in Copenhagen.

Velorbis has a wonderful network of retailers worldwide. We also think that it’s important to have a dedicated concept store to house all the Velorbis treats in the country where our bicycles are designed and in the city where a cycle-friendly culture is an integrated way of life.

Located in the heart of the trendy and desirable Frederiksberg area, the Velorbis range of classic ladies and gents upright bicycles including limited edition bicycle design, student cycles, 'old school' delivery bikes and fun family tricycles; and unique bicycle accessories, are carefully displayed in an art gallery environment. To Velorbis each bicycle is precious – the result of careful and loving design, development and production – and should be treated as a work of art.

Whenever you’re next in Copenhagen be sure to come by and visit the store. You’ll always receive a warm Velorbis welcome.

Velorbis Concept Store Copenhagen - Peter Bangs Vej 53, 2000 Frederiksberg.
E-mail: sales@velorbis.com