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Christmas in the City | Local Pop-up & Shipping Dates

It's that time of year. Before we know it, Christmas will be here. To make sure your gifts arrive in time we've created our Holiday shipping schedule. If you're not sure what to get for the cyclist in your life, gift cards are always a great idea.  If you want to see our line of classic European handbags & panniers in person, we'll be at the Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse on December 16th, 11 to 5pm. Details inside.

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HOLIDAY YOUR WAY: With a Personalized Shopper at Le Vélo Victoria 

Cool weather, pumpkin spice lattes, or a glass of your favourite vino in front of the fireplace; yes the holiday shopping season is here!   Shopping should be fun, enjoyable and most of all easy - we get it. That’s why we’ve launched our personalized shopper program, available to everyone with our compliments + we’ll include free gift wrapping and a card with a personalized message. This is the ultimate way to get the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life. If you would like to work with your own free personalized shopper to  help you find the perfect gift for the cyclists on your list, read on:

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Christmas Pop-up event at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse

Today is our last day at the Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhourse. It's such a beautiful setting for a pop-up or just about any kind of an event! Yesterday I enjoyed a cider tasting; it was amazing similar to a wine tasting. We started with Flagship, then Pippins and finished up with the Rumrunner. What I liked about the Flagship is that it's one of only a few commercial ciders in the world free of added sulphites, great for anyone with sensitivities.This cider was light, considered ultra dry but offers a nose (you see, just like wine tasting or a perfume sampling) of anise and cinnamon framed by soft tannins which is one of the reasons I liked the one so much. The finish was...

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