Central to this argument is - you guessed it - tweed. A woolen fabric that originates from Britain in the 18th century, tweed is the vintage cyclist's material of choice. In urban centres, you see it worn by elderly men and youthful hipsters alike. For Young-Ing, though, tweed is not just a fashion choice: "I don’t like to think about the Tweed Run as a vintage ride. I think tweed is still very relevant. Tweed is the original technical fabric. It’s lightweight and breathable and thorn-proof and warm and weatherproof. I think tweed is one of our greatest exports to the world."