An illustration suitable for publication combining Christmas and cycling culture: A nativity scene reimagined in a modern bike shop, with the manger replaced by a bike repair stand holding a gleaming carbon racing bike. Wise men in full Lycra kit and clipless shoes bearing gifts of tubular tires, waxed chains, and espresso (actual items, not labelled packages). Shepherds in the background wearing team jerseys, checking their GPS watches/head units. The star of Bethlehem replaced by a glowing Strava KOM crown. Angels overhead wearing cycling caps with halos. In the foreground, cyclists in bib shorts kneeling reverently before the bike, some holding beer glasses, others with coffee cups. Shop mechanics as priests. Snow falling outside the shop window. The whole scene bathed in the warm glow of workshop lights. Style: leonardo da vinci or michelangelo renaissance painting, with gentle satire and warm humor.


