Description
This stoneware cycling mug puts a cheeky spin on an old wartime recruitment poster, printed in parchment beige and navy blue on a white glazed body. Under a crest, the front reads WAR OFFICE BICYCLE & LYCRA COMMITTEE, then asks DO YOU ENJOY CYCLING? above a black bicycle, with a navy band below inviting you to join the Bicycle Brigade. Turn it round and the small print lists the perks: a uniform, tight with a padded bum; travel, very slowly, into a headwind; and a medal for riding up a hill. It holds 15oz, which is 426ml, and stands 12cm tall, 13cm wide and 9cm deep.
We think it makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift for dads who ride, whether they commute by bike or head out on long weekend loops. The joke lands with anyone who has pulled on Lycra and battled a hill, and the vintage poster look keeps it good humoured rather than loud. At 426ml it holds a generous brew, so it suits the big coffee after an early ride, a mug of tea while planning the next route, or a slow morning cuppa at the kitchen table. It is just as much at home on an office desk, where the slogan is sure to start a conversation.
The mug is made from stoneware with a glazed finish. The print runs on both sides, with a cream bicycle on the navy band at the back echoing the black bicycle on the front. To keep the print bright, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth, which is good practice for any printed glazed stoneware. Wrap it with a bag of good coffee or a few energy bars and you have a Father's Day present that will raise a smile from any rider who has ever fought a headwind.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
12cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.4kg |
| Capacity |
426ml |
| Occasion |
Father's Day |
Frequently Asked
How much does the cycling mug hold?
It holds 15oz, which is 426ml. That is a generous size for a large tea or coffee after a ride or through a long morning at the desk.
How big is the mug?
It stands 12cm tall and measures 13cm wide and 9cm deep. That is a comfortable everyday size for the kitchen table or an office desk.
What does the print on the mug say?
The front reads WAR OFFICE BICYCLE & LYCRA COMMITTEE, DO YOU ENJOY CYCLING? Then join the Bicycle Brigade. The back promises a uniform tight with a padded bum, travel very slowly into a headwind, and a medal for riding up a hill.
What is the mug made of?
It is made from stoneware with a glazed finish. The white mug carries a parchment beige and navy blue poster print with a bicycle on each side.
Is this a good gift for a dad who cycles?
We think so. Its humour is aimed squarely at riders who know about headwinds and hills, which makes it a thoughtful Father's Day gift for cycling dads.
How should I look after the mug?
As good practice for printed glazed stoneware, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth to keep the print looking bright.