Cinelli drop 3 apparel: meet Bart and Giulia on a rainy bike ride

Join talented photographer Sofia Blu as she captures friends of Cinelli, Bart and Giulia, for the drop 3 apparel collection, on a rainy bike ride around the city.

Bart and Giulia are creatives based in our bustling home of Milano and we want to share a little about each of them, and their connection to cycling.

 

Ciao Bart, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I have been living in Milan for 10 years. Initially, I moved here for university, but I was charmed by the city and working as a fashion designer, I never left. This city is not yet fully ready to embrace cyclists, but over time Milan has kind of become welcoming to me.

 

⁠Which is your favourite item from the Cinelli drop 3 apparel collection?

For its message, probably the “Peace & bike 85” tee.

 

⁠What is your connection to cycling? And what is your vision of cycling?

After moving from Rimini to Milan, I immediately started riding a fixed-gear bike that I built myself. I quickly realised that weaving through traffic and cars gave me a great adrenaline rush, so I’ve never stopped doing it since then.

Using it as my only means of transportation, I’d say I’m a city cyclist. After meeting my good friend, Dario, and starting with a 90s MTB, we assembled what is now a sort of gravel bike, which allows me to go outdoors.

 

 

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Ciao! My name is Giulia, I live in Milan, I’m a costume designer and photographer.

 

⁠Which is your favourite item from the Cinelli drop 3 apparel collection? 

I really like the Sadeghi-Ray Kitten football jersey. I like the fancy colours and technical fabric, and it looks great with my purple bike.

 

⁠What is your connection to cycling? And what is your vision of cycling?

My vision of cycling is a bit negative because lately Milano is not the safest city to ride around, I believe that if everyone used bicycles it would be easier. Anyway, I find it as a way to escape from the daily grind. It’s a means to reconnect myself with sport and during the weekend to connect with nature.