Look at classic cycling pictures from the 1950s and 60s, be it racing or touring, and you'll see the knitted cycling mitt adorning the hands of many a champion of the road. And you too can get that same look with the Crochet Mitts. However, don't let the looks deceive, they perform to modern standards too. The crochet back allows for brilliant ventilation, keeping your hands cool on a hot day. And to the palm, the Amara synthetic leather is brilliantly flexible, allowing optimal dexterity. Perforations across the palm prevent sweat build-up and strategically placed cushioning pads take the pressure off and soak up lumps and bumps from the road. Fit is made easy via the hook and loop adjuster and finger tabs make it easy to pull your gloves off after your ride.
Be it running some errands on a cargo bike, taking a leisurely ride to a local cafe to meet friends or enjoying a family bike ride on the weekend, there are times when you don't want or need to pull on full cycling kit. And it's here the discreet Women's Tempo Under Shorts are brilliant. The Tempo shorts sit easily under your day-to-day clothing while providing extra comfort on the saddle via a memory foam seat pad. The pad is zig-zag stitched in place, offering plenty of flexibility and mobility, ensuring you never feel restricted. An elastic waistband keeps them firmly in place while bonded leg hems give a smooth and chafe-free fit.
From a daily commute to a lunchtime jog to taking the kids to the park, the Nightvision Lightweight Shorts are a versatile option for when you're on the go and the sun is shining. When you're on the saddle, the padded liner takes care of keeping you comfortable. It's removable too, so you can easily convert the shorts for off-the-bike duties. The relaxed fit of the shorts and the lightweight materials used in their construction combine to offer easy mobility and all-day comfort. Reflective prints in key areas make you more visible when you're out and about in low light -perfect for an evening run or nighttime bike ride. There's also a zipped pocket to keep valuables safe.
When temperatures rise and the pace picks up on your summer rides, the Airstream Socks deliver the sweat-wicking comfort you need for fresh feet as the miles fly by. You'll also find the cushioned zones underfoot eases pressure when you're pushing hard on the pedals. Reinforced arch and toe areas provide excellent durability and flat seams reduce potential discomfort and prevent blisters.
Keeping warmth in and rain out, the Endurance Mistral Jacket makes cycling in inclement weather, if not a pleasure, then certainly more comfortable. The softshell outer feature a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment to protect you from rain showers as well as spray thrown up from damp roads. Inside the jacket, a high-loft fleece lining holds tenaciously to the warmth you generate when cycling. Excellent breathability minimises sweat build up too. The semi-fitted design and stretch fabrics of the Mistral offer streamlined performance ready for those faster efforts of Spring training. Smooth wrist cuffs and a sculpted neckline combine to keep the elements out and comfort levels up too. You'll also find the three covered rear pockets offer plenty of storage for fuel and ride essentials. Reflective panels also boost visibility as daylight fades. It's a brilliant all-rounder of a road cycling jacket.
When the weather isn't on your side, but you're still determined to ride, the Ridge Waterproof Shorts ensure you remain dry and comfortable. Waterproof rated to 10,000mm and featuring taped seams, the 3-layer fabric keeps out sudden downpours and sheds mud and dirt kicked up from your tyres. Weather protection extends to the pockets, with water-resistant zippers keeping valuables safe and dry. Just as importantly, the shorts are highly breathable too, ensuring hard uphill efforts don't leave you soaked in sweat. Easy movement is guaranteed thanks to articulated knees and a bike-ready fit. The leg openings are also shaped to be compatible with knee guards too, allowing you to pad up for more technical trails. An easy to use SR buckle completes the design, allowing for easy adjustment on the go making them an ideal short for MTB riding.
It doesn't matter if you're working up a sweat on your mountain bike, enjoying a steady summer jog or seeking new adventures on a bike-pack trip, the Kielder Lightweight Long Sleeve Jersey is quick to deal with sweat so you're always feeling dry and comfortable. Recycled polyester yarns deployed in high-sweat areas offer excellent moisture management while odour resistance keeps you fresh too. In terms of fit, Altura have kept it relaxed. This lets you move easily when you're on the bike and offers all-around comfort for an active lifestyle. Low-profile wrist cuffs and hem prevent chafing and irritation and maintain a low-bulk fit.
With stealthy looks and premium performance, the Women's Icon Short Sleeve Jersey offers a lot for the demanding road rider. When you inject some pace and dig deep to increase the intensity of your ride, the lightweight sweat-wicking fabric ensures you remain dry and don't end your efforts drenched in moisture. Mesh zones in high-sweat areas also give a boost to both ventilation and breathability. Meanwhile, the anti-odour properties of the fabric ensure you feel fresh deep into your rides. The fit is what Altura define as 'semi-fitted'. This gives you a jersey that hugs the body so as to minimise unwanted drag but with enough stretch to allow for easy movement. A reduction in seams also boosts streamlining while also removing areas of irritation. Bonded hem and sleeves provide a sleek and comfortable finish and reduce weight too. Three rear pockets provide plenty of space for the essentials you need for long training rides, with a zipped pocket to keep valuables, keys or cafe-stop money safe. And with reflective details, you'll be easier to see as your rides stretch into the fading light of warm summer evenings.
It doesn't matter if you're working up a sweat on your mountain bike, enjoying a steady summer jog or seeking new adventures on a bike-pack trip, the Kielder Lightweight Short Sleeve Jersey is quick to deal with sweat so you're always feeling dry and comfortable. Recycled polyester yarns deployed in high-sweat areas offer excellent moisture management while odour resistance keeps you fresh too. In terms of fit, Altura have kept it relaxed. This lets you move easily when you're on the bike and offers all-around comfort for an active lifestyle. Low-profile arm cuffs and waist hem prevent chafing and irritation and maintain a low-bulk fit too.
Created for those of you who love to head off the beaten track, the Women's Esker Shorts are made to perform on the bike while offering a look that won't look out of place off the bike either. The durable fabric is tough enough to take on the rough and tumble of off-road trails while still remaining remarkably flexible for easy pedalling. If you're riding over damp terrain and trails, a durable water repellent finish prevents muddy splashes from soaking in. The relaxed fit delivers comfort for mountain biking, gravel riding and multi-day bikepacking trips. And with a thigh pocket, there's a handy place to stash valuables within easy reach.
Forming part of the Hail range of cycling products, the Hail Bib Shorts continue the themes of a quality fit, functional fabrics and great value cycling performance. The legs are made from a highly flexible fabric that provides plenty of muscle support while letting you enjoy a smooth pedal stroke. The legs are kept in place via stretch binding with silicone grippers, preventing riding up when you're spinning along. To the upper body, the lightweight mesh straps offer a comfortable fit and plenty of breathability so you don't overheat or get too sweaty. A 3D Comp seat pad provides the comfort and support needed for rides both long and short while reflective details keep you visible as daylight fades.
The Grail Summer Jersey is made to be lightweight and breathable, ensuring you remain cool and comfortable even as temperatures soar. As you generate a sweat, the mesh panels both let sweat escape and allow for extra airflow to keep you cool too. With a contrast reflective print, bar-tack stitching and logo, the Grail offers you a subtle and stylish look too. Three back pockets give you plenty of space for the kit you need for a summer cycling adventure. Be it a gilet, jacket, phone or energy supplements, they'll all be close to hand. A silicone gripper at the hem gives a snug fit and ensures loaded pockets don't sag.
With the natural insulation and heat-regulating properties of merino wool, the Merino Liner Gloves are able to bring you comfort across a wide range of temperatures. Meanwhile, the use of polyester fibres gives a boost to sweat-wicking performance. Slip them under a waterproof outer glove and you'll benefit from extra warmth on a freezing cold and wet day. And even as you generate perspiration from cycling, the moisture-wicking and breathable nature of the gloves will prevent dampness from taking hold. On days with a chill in the air, they also serve well as an outer glove, taking the bite out of cooler temperatures but with plenty of air exchange to keep your hands sweat-free as you pick up the pace. And should the day warm, they're easily stashed away in a jersey pocket.
Having first been introduced in 1997, the Altura Chinook Backpack returns after 25 years as a re-designed and re-imagined adventure cycling pack brought up to date with modern fabrics and technologies. The bag is now made with 100% Polyester and recycled content alongside a water-resistant finish to keep the rain out and your gear dry. There is also a secure helmet carrier and a separate bladder sleeve for when you need to stay hydrated, as well as plenty of storage including bottle sleeves for those long days out. Additionally, side compression straps ensure a comfortable fit, while adjustable and removable waist and chest straps allow you to adapt this backpack to your own adventure.
It's those crisp and chilly autumn rides or the first shoots of marginally milder weather in spring where the Endurance Long Sleeve Men's Jersey really makes sense. Body heat generated as you ride is trapped inside by the lightly fleeced inner face, creating insulation against a chill. Speaking of chills, the windproof chest and arm panels prevent the heat-sapping effects of windchill too. And with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) added to those panels, a light rain shower is no problem either. At the neck, the Polartec™ fleece-lined collar adds an extra level of cosiness while shaped wrist cuffs give a smooth seal against the elements. The semi-fitted cut balances streamlining with comfort and allows easy movement and a silicone gripper keeps your jersey in place. For rides stretching into the fading evening light, reflective details ensure you're made more visible to other road users. This really is a truly versatile jersey that can be layered up depending on the conditions.
The chillier cycling conditions of spring and autumn are where the Women's Airstream Long Sleeve Jersey excels. During those transitional months that bookend winter, it serves perfectly as a warming outer layer. And even during winter, you'll find it's a brilliant layering piece worn under a winter jacket. Altura have used a brushed back thermal fabric for the Airstream. The fleecy inner face of the fabric traps warm air to create an insulating barrier against the cold. But not just that, it's breathable too. This ensures you can inject some pace and intensity to your ride without being drenched in sweat when you back off the pace. A relaxed fit women's specific gives you space to move easily about your bike as well as the space to add varying weights of base layers below. A branded silicone gripper at the lower hem keeps your jersey snug around the waist. And with 3 rear pockets, you can load up with gels, spares and an emergency jacket or vest for a change in the weather.
Packing away into its own pocket, the Airstream Jacket is easy to pop in a jersey pocket, ready and waiting for when the weather turns cooler and damper. A DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating shrugs off light rain, keeping you pedalling rather than running for cover. The mini-ripstop nylon construction is also highly durable. Mesh panels are deployed to ensure you don't overheat and sweat can still escape while a two-way front zipper lets you control ventilation and easily access jersey pockets. A zipped chest pocket makes space for small essentials, while also doubling as a pack-away pocket for the jacket.
The chillier cycling conditions of spring and autumn are where the Airstream Long Sleeve Jersey excels. During those transitional months that bookend winter, it serves perfectly as a warming outer layer. And even during winter, you'll find it's a brilliant layering piece worn under a winter jacket. Altura have used a brushed back thermal fabric for the Airstream. The fleecy inner face of the fabric traps warm air to create an insulating barrier against the cold. But not just that, it's breathable too. This ensures you can inject some pace and intensity to your ride without being drenched in sweat when you back off the pace. A relaxed fit gives you space to move easily about your bike as well as the space to add varying weights of base layers below. A branded silicone gripper at the lower hem keeps your jersey snug around the waist. And with 3 rear pockets, you can load up with gels, spares and an emergency jacket or vest for a change in the weather.
Getting from A to B by bike is brilliant, skipping all the traffic. But you do have to deal with the elements. But that's not a problem when you have the Women’s Nightvision Typhoon Waterproof Jacket. Thanks to excellent waterproof performance, including taped seams, and a high degree of breathability, you can be confident rain can't get in while sweat can escape. This will leave you feeling dry and comfortable when you reach your destination. While you're pedalling you may find yourself feeling a bit too warm. But with zipped pit vents, you can soon be enjoying some cooling airflow to the body. And if you're commuting during darker mornings and evenings, large zones of silver reflective material make you easier to spot.
With their no-nonsense approach to off-road riding performance, the Esker Trail Gloves have all the features you need for a secure grip and comfortable on your handlebars. It begins with the Amara palm. This synthetic micro-fibre suede palm provides plenty of bar grip, with the flexibility for easy dexterity too. Across the braking fingers, you'll also benefit from the all-weather grip of silicone prints while minimal padding ensures the perfect balance of comfort and durability. Meanwhile, across the back of the hand, a mix of stretch fabric and Kevlar provides scuff protection and comfort. A neoprene cuff gives a smooth fit and the adjuster tab lets you keep your gloves securely in place.