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Last week it was retro jerseys, now Cinelli’s celebrating Nelson Vails’ ascent from NYC bicycle messenger to silver medal Olympian with this limited edition cycling cap.

It’s styled after his  skin suit worn in the ’84 Olympics track races. Retail is €15, grab it here. Sales of the stars and stripes cap will help fund production of the forthcoming documentary film ‘Cheetah – the Nelson Vails Story‘. Check the trailer for that, plus more pics of the cap, below…

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Tyler Benedict
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Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor.com, where he’s been writing about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel and ride in new places.

Based in North Carolina, Tyler also loves the Vanlife & family adventure travel and is always on the lookout for the next shiny new part and off-grid adventure.

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badbikemechanic
badbikemechanic
10 years ago

Cinelli continues it’s reign.

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David
David
10 years ago

Love the cap (not a hat), but no cap is worth $20

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AlanM
AlanM
10 years ago

@David, sales of the cap help fund ‘Cheetah – the Nelson Vails Story.’ That’s gotta add a little value.

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bababooey
bababooey
10 years ago

great story and great accomplishment for sure…no question…but later in life, far removed from his accolades and living in CO, he developed an abrasive prick-like attitude….arm out, palm up-hook me up bro..not a fan

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Downingk
Downingk
10 years ago

Cool hat. I was a 13 year old bike geek larva and my dad took me to see him kick some butt at the ’84 olympic event. Went to titos tacos in Culver City afterwards. great memories

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Ajax
Ajax
10 years ago

Nelson Vails is an inspiration, particularly to many inner city youth. He is a true pioneer of cycling in America.

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