Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette

THE MUSETTE BACKSTORY

The musette has been a staple of road cycling for more than a century. Originally used during races to hand riders food and drinks without requiring them to stop, its lightweight construction, open interior, and easy-access design made it perfectly suited to life on the bike.

WaterField's Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette takes the musette beyond its cycling roots, adding modern features to make it more comfortable, functional, and stylish for everyday use. You can even insert a laptop or tablet in a protective sleeve in your Vitesse Cycling Musette. 

IT'S ELEGANTLY SIMPLE

The minimalist design and open interior lets you carry whatever you need in this versatile, lightweight bag.  

“The WaterField Vitesse Cycling Musette is a comfortable bag that's unfussy and not trying to do anything other than be a perfectly simple little bag.” 
- Wirecutter (New York Times), April 27, 2020

FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

No skimping. We use full grain, natural leather. It's the toughest part of the hide with the tightest grain. It's also the most expensive and lasts the longest.  

We use “distressed” leather that bears the marks of the cow, so you can tell it's the real thing. Over the years, you'll leave your own marks, too, and the gorgeous patina that develops will bear your hallmark. 

Your full-grain Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette will look better and better the more you use it. 

HEAVY-DUTY 15 OZ. WAXED CANVAS LINER

The Leather Vitesse Cycling Musette is lined with substantial 15 oz. waxed canvas, adding a rugged, durable interior layer without unnecessary bulk.

Many fabrics marketed as “durable” come in around 12 oz. At 15 oz., our canvas has a noticeably more substantial feel while remaining lightweight and flexible.

We source our waxed canvas from a reputable U.S. mill that has produced these fabrics since 1930. Coated with Martexin Original Wax™, it develops a naturally distressed character with use. It requires minimal care, making it exceptionally well suited to years of everyday use.

THE VITESSE COLLECTION

The Vitesse Collection has a straightforward, uncomplicated design — ideal for your minimalist, lightweight everyday carry. Choose from three sizes: the small Vitesse Cycling Musette, the medium Vitesse Musette Plus, and the large Vitesse Messenger Bag. 

Made from premium waxed canvas. 

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER BAG

We generally recommend leaving the full-grain leather of your bag alone, letting it develop its own unique patina over time. You can spruce up the distressed leather that we use by applying heat from a hair dryer and spreading the leather oils around to smooth them out.

You may also want to freshen up the leather with a bit of leather conditioner. Upon application, the leather may darken a bit, so test the reaction first on a spot that's not highly visible, like the bottom of the bag. 

Although this video demonstrates how to care for another WaterField leather bag, the method also applies to your Leather Vitesse Cycling Musette.