Bike Race Ottawa hosts the annual Preston Street Criterium, Ottawa's longest-running bike race each summer. This event features top professional cyclists competing for cash prizes, inspiring young kids with dreams of pursuing cycling.
The Bike Race Ottawa team wanted to bring a fresh and captivating vibe to this year's event, aiming to add some excitement to the competition. They came to us with an open mind, seeking a creative touch that hadn't been explored before. Their main request was to capture a sense of freshness and excitement with an Italian-retro style illustration in mind.
We refreshed the event with a new colour palette and introduced an illustrative mascot named Preston, representing one of the cyclists. Our studio used a retro-Italian colour scheme for their team, featuring custom type treatments and crests. We also provided custom merch that they could launch and manage ahead of the event.
The new event branding received positive feedback, prompting them to adopt this design for all future events. Merchandise sold out before the event, leading to a remarkable 290% increase in overall sales. They are now seeking ongoing support from us for their upcoming events.