Hasta La Ideas

I’m not sure how much of our readership lies in the sweet spot at the intersection of graphic design and cycling fandom, but Crayonfire‘s Tour de France posters are a treat for those of you in either category.

The British graphic designer (also known as Neil Stevens) has seen fit to render each stage of the Tour in his signature colorful, geometric aesthetic. While his signature style might be considered reductive in the sense that he omits the sweat, tears and blood, the simplified shapes and vibrant palette don’t detract from the sheer exertion and spirit of the competition. On the contrary, the posters are a handsome record of one of the most exciting Tours in recent memory.

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