Cycling Events

Scimitar are delighted to announce our official merchandise partnership with the Vélo Birmingham & Midlands event for 2020. Officially the UK’s second biggest closed road sportive after RideLondon, the 2020 version of the event is set to take place on Sunday June 21st, with a revised route from last year. There are two options for […]

We’ve just about dried out from the first-ever Women’s Tour of Scotland, which took place last weekend from the 9th-11th of August.  The three day, three-stage race featured many of the world’s top women’s professional teams, and we were delighted to be the Official Kit Supplier. This meant the professional leader’s, Queen of the Mountain, […]

Scimitar are delighted to announce that we are the Official Clothing Partner to the Women’s Tour of Scotland 2019, the inaugural women’s UCI event. It’s the first time in UCI history that a Women’s Tour has been launched before the equivalent Men’s. Better still, this event aims to reward properly by providing a parity of prize money […]

With the introduction of our innovative recycled custom sportswear option for running vests, t-shirts and cycling jerseys, we thought it would be worthwhile discussing the motives behind the introduction of this fabric, and the plan going forward.  As an industry, we’re heavily involved in the production of plastic, and in particular, polyethylene terephthalate. You’ll know […]

Since we revealed the new look for Scimitar, you may have noticed that we have introduced a brand new slogan.Break Boundaries™ was chosen as it reflects the personality of our brand and customers. From developing innovative, eco-friendly apparel to the provision of exciting new technology in our products, we possess a desire to break free […]

Enjoying the run-up to Black Friday? If you’re ready to place a new order, we’ve got great deals to throw your way! All you have to do is initiate & commit to a brand new order between now and the 30th November 2018 to get the deal(s) below. From team kit and mass participation events to […]

As the temperature drops, it’s time for the number of layers to increase. Thankfully, we’ve worked with enough cycling clubs and charities over the years to create a range of winter cycling apparel that’s entirely fit for purpose. Designed around the identity of your cycling club, our custom kit will keep your club warm while […]

We’re delighted to be longstanding partners of VU Limited’s Cyclothon; an annual event at Brands Hatch in Kent. It’s a brilliant event, and one we’ve definitely recommend getting involved with – particularly if you’re a rugby fan! You’ll understand what we mean in a minute or two. Here’s the down-low. Organised by ex-Bath & England […]

Scimitar are delighted to be exhibiting at the 2018 Cycle Show at the NEC from 28th-30th September 2018 (with a Trade/Press Day on the 27th September). You’ll find us on Stand J42, armed to the teeth with a number of deals across our custom kit as well as our award winning retail range. The Cycle Show […]

In 19 days time, 2000 cyclists will ride 60 miles in support of the Chris Lucas Trust. Into the eighteenth year of this incredible sportive, the Great North Bike Ride supports this amazing charity, set up in the name of Chris who died at the age of 16 of rhabdomyosarcoma. Fundraising sits at over £2 […]