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The Triban RC500 cycling winter jacket is a softshell jacket specifically designed for cold weather riding. It’s part of Decathlon’s Triban sub brand which offers a wide range of affordable bikes and cycling apparel that is available worldwide at the Decathlon stores and website. The jacket has an affordable $99.99 retail price and offers a windproof exterior with fleece lining for insulation. It’s a water repellent design that can provide protection from light rain or road spray. Decathlon has incorporated a number of clever features in the jacket including reflective stripes for nighttime visibility along with a removable neck gaiter.…
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The more the temperature drops outside, the harder it can be to motivate yourself to ride outdoors. To address this, Velocio offers a wide range of cold weather apparel options to keep you comfortable and protected from the elements while riding. In this review, we’ll specifically be looking at a few of Velocio’s cold weather and Alpha products which utilize Polartec’s advanced Alpha insulation. It is a cutting edge fabric means Velocio can offer lightweight and sleek cycling apparel that’s far warmer than they appear. Specifically we’ll be looking at the $119 Alpha gloves which combine Polartec Alpha Direct insulation…
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Whether you’re skiing or cycling, warm gloves can be the difference between having fun and being miserable. The Gnarnia gloves are Wild Rye’s first cold weather gloves and are designed to provide warmth and comfort on your adventures. If you’re not familiar with Wild Rye, it’s a female run apparel company that offers cycling and active gear for women. The $59 Gnarnia gloves are marketed toward cycling and winter sports thanks to the Primaloft insulation which provides warmth without bulk. Wild Rye offers the gloves in fun and bright Ginkgo Jade and Wild Thing Sea Glass prints which pair well…
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One of the not-so-secret reasons Decathlon is so popular is their affordable apparel which offer high quality construction at a fraction of the price of other brands. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at two cold weather pieces from Decathlon’s performance cycling sub brand Van Rysel. The two items we’ll be looking at are the Van Rysel RCR Long Sleeve Jersey and the Van Rysel Cycling Tights which can be paired together for cold weather riding. The RCR Long Sleeve jersey retails for $89.99 and features fleece lining as well as a contoured pro fit. As with other Van…
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MAAP’s Alt_Road collection is a high performance apparel lineup that is designed to keep you comfortable and protected while exploring new routes. In this review, we’ll specifically be looking at the MAAP Alt_Road LS Tee which leverages Polartec Power Dry fabric. With a retail price of $95 the Alt_Road boasts 50% recycled PET fiber content. It’s a lightweight and highly breathable jersey that MAAP has designed for country roads or around town. Polartec Power Dry is described as a next-to-skin moisture management fabric that’s quick drying and offers lightweight. MAAP has developed the LS Tee for warm weather riding with…
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Designed for the long haul, Velocio’s new Utility Bib Short combines high performance bib shorts with built-in pockets. That means you can stash snacks, tools or other gear directly into the bibshorts for short or long rides. Velocio offers the Utility Bib Short in both men’s and women’s variations with a retail price of $299. The bib shorts feature four pockets, one on each side and two on the rear. Although cargo bib shorts are traditionally marketed toward gravel cyclists, Velocio lightweight construction and Signature chamois mean the Utility Bib Short is perfect for any type of cycling discipline. The…
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Velocio’s Signature Zipperless Jersey is exactly what it sounds like, it combines their popular Signature Jersey with the zipperless Micromodal Jersey. Developed for warm weather riding the jersey uses lightweight sustainable fabrics for optimal performance. Velocio offers the jersey for $159 in both men’s and women’s variations with specific color schemes and anatomical fit. The jersey has a minimalist design that is constructed with 85% recycled fabric and a low profile collar. It’s also a naturally more aero jersey as there is no front zipper to disturb airflow. As with other Velocio jerseys, the Signature Zipperless Jersey carries their Signature…
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Isadore is a Slovakia based cycling apparel founded by professional cyclists brothers and are well known for their premium quality, commitment to sustainability, and modern designs. In this review we’ll be looking at two specific women’s cycling pieces in Isadore’s product line: the Debut Shorts and the Signature Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey. The Debut Shorts retail for $145 and have similar construction as Isadore’s popular men’s bib shorts sans the bib straps. They feature dual Power Lycra materials for optimal durability and fit as well as a women’s specific chamois. We paired the shorts with the $190 Signature Thermal Long…
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Whether you are riding the latest carbon fiber bicycle or a garage sale special, when you’re riding in colder temperatures you won’t perform well without the proper cycling kit. Finding the right combination of warmth and breathability is essential which brings us to the Isadore cycling kit in this review. We’ll be looking at three items specifically: the Signature Winter Bib Shorts, Echelon Long Sleeve Jersey and the Echelon Gilet. If you’re not familiar with Isadore, it’s a Slovakia based cycling apparel developed by professional cyclists brothers and are well known for their premium quality, commitment to sustainability and modern…