TESTIMONIAL SHRINE TO A.V
Hey….where would we be without you guys….either wrestling bears or mingling with goats in a variety of arresting positions! So please keep them coming….not the goats…Here we have a range of comments from truly happy bretheren not including our mums and dads nor our sisters and brothers. We have not coerced these with threats of goats heads left in beds....honest.
25 May 2010
Hello BC and the AV team,
My ‘art works’ have arrived.
Imagine my surprise when a dray pulled by 12 golden yaks delivered the much anticipated parcel! The intensity of my excitement was only matched by the intensity of the distinctive aroma generated by the couriers noble beasts of burden. No doubt some work could be done here reducing carbon emissions.. .. however, I digress.
It is clear, from the outstanding quality of the garment which I have received, that you treat your produce with breathtaking reverence. I am honoured to be able to wear such luxury. My cycling Chums will be green with envy and give a knowing nod of agreement when they cast an eye over my shirt which proudly proclaims “ Total Tool” .
Your humble benefactor
John Bannister
15 April 2010
My hoodie just arrived and I just wanted to thank you and your staff for a truly wonderful experience. From the great email yesterday to the immaculately wrapped product, the experience was just amazing.
I will certainly be buying from you again.
In fact I am going to write about you guys on my website and blogs.
Have a really good day.
Regards
Brett
14 April 2010
You guys are legends. Your email made my day.
Can't wait to wrap that meticulously printed and hand stitched garment around my hi carb sculpted body :)
In fact, I may never unwrap it as so much effort and passion has gone into the whole process.
Have an awesome day guys.
Cheers
Brett
9th March 2010
"I have been checking out your shirt designs for a few months now and last month my wife, Karen, hooked me up with a voucher for my birthday. Sweet. So I ordered one that I had like from the start and eagerly awaited it's arrival. First though, we got the confirmation letter. Karen, me and my work mates all had a laugh and admired the witty writings. A couple of days later the shirt arrived and I was blown away with everything to do with my parcel.
It went like this....
"Oh wow look at the wrapping,cool". (shirt in plastic). "Hey, look at the lettering, that looks awesome". (take shirt out) "Far out, that shirt looks really cool". "Hey look a free calendar. Wicked". If you're not getting the picture, the whole frigging deal from looking through the website, ordering the shirt, the promptness of delivery, the actual items received and the complete professionalism shown by you guys is out of this world. Thanks. Like Arnie said "I'll be back".
Mike Hunn NZ
8th February 2010
Just got the t-shirts!!!! Love them !!!!!
Thanks guys, will be ordering again soon !!!
Michelle
6th January 2010
Fantastic service !
Ordered one day and received the next.
Really happy with product !
Matt
5th January 2010
Dear Cyclingnuts,
Package arrived safey (and fast) !
Sweatshirt is excellent, exactly as hoped. Made me want to go out for a ride just so I could pull it on afterwards!
Thanks for the great service. I hold my latte aloft to you !
Cheers
MSK
4th January 2010
Thanks guys.
The climbing of Alpes Dhuez inspired my purchase,
and there were plenty of cowbells to listen to on my ascent.
Cheers
Phil
13th December 2009
The most extraordinary hoodie just arrived in the post !
The order was placed on Wednesday and am in receipt on Saturday.
My cycling addiction has been quelled for the next 24hrs (or until the rain lets up)
Thank you so much !
Be well
Sarah
10th December 2009
Order received yesterday with much delight and everything fits PERFECTLY !
The gear looks even better in real life than on the web.
I'm a happy chappy !
Thanks again.
Would also just like to comment on your fantastic after-sales service !
And by the way, lots have commented on how much they like my new t-shirts - even my 63 year old mother !
Lee-Anne
9th December 2009
Forgot to get back to you to say I got my shirt and it is truely, a work of art !
Very happy with it and currently shopping at your website to look at which shirt I shall get next
Cheers
Steve
1st December 2009
You guys are awesome!
I just found you through an ad on Facebook and I love what you're doing!
I'm going to order a t-shirt online and hope to stop by the Bike Garage in Indianapolis.
Best of luck to you...Live the Ride !
Amy W
8th November 2009
To the Big Cog at Apres Velo
This is absolutely the best email email response to an order I have ever received. Thank you very much and congratulations on an outstanding effort. This is the second order I have placed through Apres Velo, and I have to say that both experiences have been nothing short of terrific.
Chris R
3rd November 2009
Whilst I have already drunk the AV Kool-Aid - I just wanted to congratulate you and Paul and the team on the new newsletter and new website. Its not often a web veteran like this little black duck goes “wow!” - but I love the look and feel of the new site and the level of humour, innuendo and “quirkiness” (for want of a better word) is spot on. You have created a great brand/culture that is going to soar.
Andre
3rd October 2009
Hi...I met you at the Hilly Hundred. Great looking clothing and the website takes your brand to another level! Your designs and sense of humor are so far beyond the usual drivel I see in cycling catalogs and shops. Keep up the great work and design. Can you please include me on your newsletter list? Thanks!
Steve R
18th September 2009
You guys kick ass. We kick ass. Let's get together and sell some shirts!
Right On
Mick K
11th September 2009
Hi I just wanted to let you know how blown away with your clothing line I am. While I have seen your label in a few bike shops before, it was a couple of your t-shirts in a magazine which triggered my interest and led me to your site. Overall, I found your site very well constructed with a fun and interesting layout which I think effectively reflects your designs and range. The first thing to grab my attention with the clothing line is the clear ?shout from the top? connection with riding but with a real cheeky and exciting approach. And as for the linkage of coffee and riding you have made, ah so true.
I particularly liked the long sleeve fuel which obviously many others did too for sizes to be sold out. Damn, it certainly reflected my mantra. I even take a thermos of coffee when I do long cross country rides. Anyway in summary, thanks for designing a range of clothing with a fun approach but still allowing me to wear something displaying a connection to what I enjoy doing. Ps the Cranky design is brilliant. All the best and I look forward to seeing your range at the Worlds in Canberra next month.
Regards
Craig
Guys. I just got my order. Can I tell you how TOTALLY impressed I am??? Based on the screen shots I had high expectations. The expectations have been far exceeded! This is the first "cycling centric" clothing I have bought that TRULY blends fashion and cycling!!! I don't want to talk poorly about other clothes but often it's a nice picture screened onto a fairly generic t-shirt. Not this stuff. This is honest to god fashion that just happens to be cycling themed. I bought 2 short sleeved and 1 long sleeved shirts. I will be buying a lot more. This will now be a mainstay of my warbrobe. I'm cereal.
Mathew
12 August 2009
Great fit and nice soft material. Cannot wait to wear it to church.
Mark
12 August 2009
Hi I just wanted to let you know how blown away with your clothing line I am. While I have seen your label in a few bike shops before, it was a couple of your t-shirts in a magazine which triggered my interest and led me to your site. Overall, I found your site very well constructed with a fun and interesting layout which I think effectively reflects your designs and range. The first thing to grab my attention with the clothing line is the clear "shout from the top" connection with riding but with a real cheeky and exciting approach. And as for the linkage of coffee and riding you have made, ah so true. I particularly liked the long sleeve fuel which obviously many others did too for sizes to be sold out. Damn, it certainly reflected my mantra. I even take a thermos of coffee when I do long cross country rides. Anyway in summary, thanks for designing a range of clothing with a fun approach but still allowing me to wear something displaying a connection to what I enjoy doing. Ps the Cranky design is brilliant. All the best and I look forward to seeing your range at the Worlds in Canberra next month.
Regards, Craig
21 July 2009
Bought one of your shirts at RAGBRAI in Iowa. Love it.
Dona Seidel
17 July 2009
Hi guys, finding one of your t-shirts (cycling nuts) in noosa bike shop as a present for my friend was a real highlight. unfortunately a female one was not available, no i am envious like hell when he is wearing the shirt! is there a chance to order from overseas? a happy crazy cyclist from Austria.
Helga
10 July 2009
I appreciate (Apres) the value (Velo), being a Sister of Spin, of getting Pumped, so I'll hop off my Biker Chic, take a Seat and with my special Coffee Mug, will imbibe with the Drug of Choice, Tastes so good after A Life Spent Behind Bars. Amazing Stuff.
Ethel
10 July 2009
I love your new designs ... especially the one that says: "A life spent behind bars" good job
Talia
7 July 2009
The AV jacket is fantastic - so light weight yet incredibly warm! I love the colour coordination, in particular the 'Apres Velo' on the sleeve. The badges bring a nice splash of colour without imposing too much on the whole design. For those interested in what the badges say, all who have commented (ie. woman in the queue at Bunnings!) have chuckled at the 'Caffiene / bicycle' relationship. The place mates are incredible, my three kids fight over which picture they want each night. I'm thinking of purchasing a couple of prints (for the wall) from you as well! (p.s. Mum loved them with our Sunday roast!). Thanks to the team at Apres Velo! I look forward to additional purchase in the future.
Chris
3 July 2009
Congrats on this business and the brand you have developed...very cool. "Where there's a wheel there's a way" hey....oh maybe you can use this on a shirt?
Cheers mate Michael Hornby
20 June 2009
The T-shirts arrived Wednesday and I have worn mine to death already. They are sooooooooo comfy! My husband (Ken) wore his today for the first time and can’t stop raving about it. I reluctantly parted with mine for the washing machine, and I do mean reluctantly! We are going for a big ride tomorrow and I wanted to wear it when I get back, but since it’s in the wash I will just have to buy another one.
Thank you so much for making such an excellent product and thank you very much for the special gift (Apres Velo cap) that you kindly gave me. Ken said “where’s mine?” I said “They are only for special people.” He’s now extremely jealous and keeps trying to steal it from me : ) We love your shirts and people at work have commented on how nice and comfy they look.
Some of them are fellow cyclists and were keen to get your details, so I passed them on. Ken now wants a short sleeve T and I want the Khaki Peloton and a hoody (I’m going to Canberra at the end of the week and it’s going to be very cold).
Karen Stead
17 June 2009
Just placed an order. What a wonderful site you have! The first time I have ever purchased anything from a twitter link.
Thank you. Ian Squire
11 June 2009
I just love your product and design and want to keep in touch!
Sue Neary
11 June 2009
Hello received shirt today, great, love it, especially the soft fabric. Now i know i am a size small will have a look at something else you have.
Debra Buckingham
9 June 2009
Just bought a T shirt at the US Nationals in Philadelphia. great quality, extremely comfortable. Will certainly buy more in the near future. I like the unique nature of the designs and the fact that they are not available everywhere.
Brian Hamilton
24 May 2009
Thanks gain for your excellent customer service, and feel free to note these emails as a testimonial if you want. Can't wait to get my T's...Happy riding :-) I just wanted to say thanks to Leonard and Karen for your helpful advice in choosing an approriate size for my T-Shirt. Can't wait to receive my order :-)
Cheers Karen.S
3 May 2009
I heard about you in an add in Urban Velo magazine in Facebook. I'm a superfan of t-shirt
Mikel, Spain
1 May 2009
Love the gear, fantastic product and great service.
Denise, Adelaide South Australia
22 April 2009
Great products! we love your T-shirts!
Cheers, Denis
29 March 2009
I love the t shirts, please bring them in riding jersey's !!!!
Pierre, Montreal
25 March 2009
Just want to say what awesome looking stuff. Gonna have to get me some shirts & maybe a hat too.
Marcy Hancock
23 March 2009
I really like your product and believe it has enormous appeal! I'm interested in learning in how I can distribute your product. Look forward to hearing from you.
Abe Ramos
20 March 2009
Hilarious shirt (chamois creme). Can't wait to wear it around the group!
Darry McSwain
18 March 2009
Leonard, I received my order this morning.. I must say great service combined with great gear.. congrats please pass on my thanks. The hoodie is great, now looking forward to the cooler weather. Another happy customer.
Regards, Ben
11 March 2009
Leonard, Thanks so much for the delivery of the t-shirt. I am sure my boyfriend will love it. PS If you can get the jersey shirts (cranky, etc) in smaller sizes I am sure they would be a hit as well. :)
Allison
3 March 2009
Hi, I just received the polar fleece and t-shirt I ordered, excellent speedy delivery, thanks! The t-shirt is a great fit and the soft feel of the cotton makes it very comfortable. It looks great too! The polar fleece is also a great looking garment, I like the embroidered graphics. The fit across the chest is good and the sleeve length is on the generous side but ok. The wind flap behind the zip is a nice touch. It does tend to get caught in the zip but that's a minor quibble. I'm very pleased with my purchase and I would recommend your products and excellent service.
All the best, Adam.
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
This is just a quick email to say thank you so much! I just received my order that I placed on Saturday - fantastic service. Well done and thanks again
Kindest Regards Monique Goold
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Hi Sam, Received the most recent order, thanks again for some cool threads!
Cheers Adam
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Thanks. I love the products I have gotten so far, there awesome! I’m looking forward to ordering a bunch more.
Dave
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Hi Leonard, I just wanted to say a huge thanks for the T’s. They are great & fit well.
Andrew
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Great stuff! I can't wait until my order makes it here to the US!
Richard Wezensky
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Just wanted to say that we received our last order and we LOVE the T-shirts.
Kimberly Norman - Singapore
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Hi ! Thx for a very very fast delivery; amazingly I got my t-shirts already on the 5th jan which was very nice and surprised me.......its long way from "downunder" to up here north..... Its been almost -20 celsius during the last days so need to have something warmer than t-shirt when riding ;) BR,
Kari ( Finland)
Monday, 19 January 2009
Thanks for getting back to me guys. You're making some cool stuff. I am not sure what the weather is like over there this time of year, but if it is anything like here , keep warm out there!
darren
Saturday, 24 January 2009
I heard about you via Genevieve Whitson's blog. You sponsor her. :) I am also a women's cyclist, so I think that's super duper cool!!!
Tammy
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Hi There! I recently received the most awesome T-Shirt from a friend who has just been on holiday to Australia from South Africa and would like to know if what it would involve for me to become an agent in S.A? I am an avid mountain-biker and Ironman athlete.I look forward to hearing from you. kind regards
Caroline Wyatt
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Hi Leonard The parcel arrived yesterday. Thank you so much for your prompt service. I am sure my family will all be thrilled with their Christmas gifts. We look forward to viewing any new products you have. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your staff.
Kind Regards Alan and Lee Maloney
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Hi Leonard, Just a note to say thanks for getting my first order with you to me so promptly and without any problems. I love the gear and it makes a massive contribution to the look and feel of the shop. Much thanks and a few Xmas presents sorted for a few people already!
Cheers and thanks Nisa
7 December 2008
Thank you so much for the t's, they are fantastic, I love my Fuel t!
Cheers, Marnie.
5 December 2008
Love the t-shirts - the coffee theme is great for my husband and his friend - hope to see some more
Elizabeth
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Thank you so much for organising the T-shirt for me Sam. We first came across your clothing up at the Noosa triathlon where my husband bought the cranky shirt and loves it. It is so good to find something different, classy but trendy. Your stuff is definitely that. Thanks again.
Wendy Varidel
2 December 2008
Amazing when you where your shirts that people start to introduce their cycling interests. They are like a flag of club membership. Just friends and people I have met have photographed your orange t with the cream 'for cycling nuts' Cheers. You are on a winner.
Mark.
1 December 2008
People keep taking photos of your last shirt so thought I had better get some more. Let me know if sizes not available.
Mark Cockburn
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
My order was delivered so fast I couldn't believe it. Thanks for the super dooper service, I will be shopping here again.
Kind regards Sharon Mobilia
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Hi LG, As you can read, I think my sense of humour is more than a little aligned to the prevailing theatre of the slightly absurd that is your site - no wonder I dug your place and the T's. Feel free to flog my paltry site! :) As I said, thoroughly thrilled with the T's - I'm wearing my 'Fixation' now - so hope they keep coming. Are you serious about the goat T's? Goats rock! :P I'm sure I can spew out some feverish ravings about the tenuous connection between goats, cycling, and an after-cycle clothing range: not sure it'll make anything remotely marketable tho! Looking forward to the new ideas and implementations.
Cheers Leonard
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Hi there, I was recently visited downunder and loved your gear - bought a couple of T-shirts out of Tide/Ride/Stride (Port Macquarie). just visiting your webpage - would like more gear.
Many thanks Les
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Dear Sam Thanks for your email. My order arrived on Wednesday morning, so that was excellent service by Australia Post in this case. The shirt arrived in excellent condition. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the apparent quality of the material and the finishing of the seams and detailing. I hadn’t seen any of your products “in the flesh” before, so I was very impressed. I flashed it off to a few people at work, and I look forward to wearing it soon. I found out about your company via your advertising in the Bicycle Victoria magazine, Ride On. Your website was easy to use and gave a good view of the items, so that was a good encouragement to take the plunge and make a purchase. Just to reiterate, I have been very pleased with all aspects of your service and product so far, and I look forward to buying from Apres Velo in the future. Regards Frank. Tuesday, 14 October 2008 Hello Leonard The gear arrived the day before I left so it was good to see it. I came back to find that apart from a couple of shirts, all was sold in the past 3 weeks and some nice framed prints up on the cafe wall. People certainly seem to like them! We'll put another order in the next day or so, including some for staff uniforms.
Huw
Monday, 27 October 2008
We recently started stocking the Apres Velo range in Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe here in Bundanoon. It suits our humour and passion for cycling. Cycling and caffeine are perfect bedfellows; so when you run a cafe and bike hire/shop as we do, Tour De Cafe Latte and Brunch Sprint are perfect!
Huw Kingston, Mountain Biker and Owner
Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe, Bundanoon, NSW
Monday, 3 November 2008
Hi Julie, Just wanted to say thanks for the prompt delivery. That was quick! The tee’s are great and I know my wife and I will gain maximum use out of them. Good brand and good product – well done.
Sincerely, Jason Miles
Thursday, 6 November 2008
When they say nice shirt. I will tell them where to get it. Nice shirt . Thanks. I will be a mobile billboard. Cheers.
Mark.
Monday, 17 November 2008
Hiya Leonard, Well, got my T's last Thursday (nice and quick), and am wrapped (excuse the pun). Love 'em: they are a great fit, feel nice, well made, and the designs are tops. So, well done! Looking forward to 2009, and the 'abundance of goats!' Did a tiny write-up on my blog - have a look if you want. http://39by23.blogspot.com/2008/11/clothing-gear.html I hot-linked to some of the pics of T's on your site - if that's a problem, tell me and I'll take some pics of my own shirts and host them myself. Thanks and Cheers.
Leonard Hannaby
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Great website, great products. Looking forward to receiving the t-shirt!
Cheers, narelle
Tuesday, 18 November 2008 Thanks LG.
They have been great styles, great fabric and great pricing.
Regards, Steven Nemeth
