Milan, Italy-based bike brand Cinelli has announced the second instalment of its 2025 Artist Collaboration Series, partnering with British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist and designer, Yinka Ilori MBE.
The collection, which launches on September 29, 2025, features a limited edition Cinelli Vigorelli track bike, a racing jersey, a casual tee, and a cycling cap.
The capsule collection, titled ‘Dream Together, You Can Still Win’, is positioned as an infusion of Ilori’s signature bold colours, joyful patterns, and cultural storytelling with performance cycling design.
The collaboration’s ethos is inspired by the freedom of cycling and its connection to the natural world. Ilori’s work incorporates organic, dreamy shapes and bright, elemental tones. The new Cinelli collection aims to serve as a reminder that cycling remains a joyful and recreational experience that can transcend the typical concept of competition.
To celebrate the global unveiling, Cinelli and Yinka Ilori will host an immersive exhibition and community ride at Studio Quattro in Milan on September 29, 2025.
The exhibition will offer an in-depth look at the new capsule collection and will also feature select archival pieces from Cinelli’s 75-year history, creating a connection between heritage, innovation, and Ilori’s visual narrative. The artist and the Cinelli creative team will be available for viewings and conversations.
A one-hour community ride, led by Cinelli and Yinka Ilori, will also take place, visiting inspiring Milanese landmarks. The ride will be guided by a cargo bike equipped with a megaphone to share stories, transforming the journey into a shared narrative of culture and motion, and will be joined by influential Milano cycling collectives.
“Bike culture has been an integral part of my childhood,” said Yinka Ilori, adding that the bicycle… “symbolises freedom – it’s a tool which allows you to venture, to escape and to expand your horizons.”
Victor Luis, Chairman of Cinelli, added “Yinka brings a completely fresh, joyful energy to the Cinelli universe.
“His work transcends function to become cultural storytelling, and this collaboration reflects our shared values of creativity, inclusivity, and the power of human connection through movement.”
