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James Straffon

Words by Alex Bec, Wednesday 23 February 2011

Some lovely illustration from London based illustrator James Straffon that caught my eye in the latest issue of Ride. His whole site is dedicated to ‘The Art of Cycling’, but even if you aren’t seduced by all things two-wheeled, you will be taken by the simple charm of his visuals…

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