Temperature regulation, insulation and moisture control are all key performance characteristics of the latest ASSOSOIRES Winter Skin Layer. Worn as the base under your winter cycling outer and mid-layers, the blend of carbon and polypropylene yarns offers a significant improvement in both warmth and moisture control compared to its predecessors. Body warmth is maintained, heat is retained and at the same time, the yarns quickly draw moisture off your skin. This leaves you dry and comfortable and less prone to feeling cold from sweat build-up after harder efforts. Elastane fibres are also used to give the base layer its close to the body stretch fit and allow for easy mobility too. And with a Circular Knit construction, there are no seams to cause undue irritation. It's the perfect first layer of your winter cycling wardrobe.
The Superléger Short Sleeve Cycling Base Layer has its focus on two specific areas of cycling. Firstly, it's created for the specific demands of indoor training and racing. Worn as your only top layer during indoor training, it optimises moisture-wicking performance, ventilation and breathability, keeping you cooler as you generate increased levels of body heat and sweat. The body-mapped design makes use of two types of open mesh, promoting both airflow and moisture management. You'll also find the second area in which it excels is the hottest days of outdoor cycling. Paired with the lightest race jersey in your kit drawer, the blend of polypropylene yarns have been carefully engineered to offer extra moisture control and a lightly compressive fit for added comfort as the mercury rises. When it comes to fit, the Superléger uses Circular Seamless tubular knit technology to give a smooth, second-skin fit that's free of areas of irritation. Set-in sleeves are also used to allow for the optimal movement level, whether your main layer or under a cycling jersey.
If the weather is too mild for full winter kit but too chilly for shorts, the UMA GT Spring Fall Half Knickers C2 bridge the gap perfectly. It’s just what you need for much of your spring or autumn cycling. RX EVO Warmth In order to get the ideal balance of warmth, breathability and flexibility, Assos deploy their RX EVO textile. This cosy mid-weight material offers just the right level of insulation for spring and autumn rides. The brushed inner face traps body heat while excellent breathability prevents sweat build-up during harder riding. A water-repellent treatment also adds protection against damp roads and drizzle. Shaped for Comfort The women’s specific fit has been designed to offer comfort for rides of any length. The Assos regularFit strikes the perfect balance between streamlined performance and all-day comfort. Ultralight leg grippers see elastic woven through the leg bands, creating a secure hold minus restriction. Around the waist and hips, Assos have created their hipClick design. This combines elastic and mesh layers that give excellent comfort and full coverage. It also eliminates pressure and restriction while stabilising the knickers’ body panels and locks the seat insert in place. UMA GT C2 Seat Pad The women’s specific UMA GT C2 Seat Pad offers shock-absorbing support when you’re on the saddle. 9mm of compressive foam layers keep you comfortable on endurance rides, easing pressure across the sit bones. Thermoformed shaping also reduces irritation. You’ll also benefit from the 3D Waffle design. This 3-layer perforated foam offers increased breathability and reduced weight too. Lastly, the goldenGate stitching pattern holds the insert at the front and the back but allows it to float too, moving with your body rather than against it.
It’s during the depths of winter that you’ll be creating the aerobic base to create the foundations of your summer fitness. But those cold, dark days can be motivation sappers. But with the Mille GT Winter Bib Tights c2 you have the warmth you can trust, boosting your motivation to get out and ride. RX EVO Plus In order to keep the bite of winter at bay, Assos use their warmest brushed back fabric, RX EVO Plus. The high-loft fleece inner feels luxuriously cosy against the skin and it does a brilliant job of holding onto body heat. Not just warm it breathes well too, creating a warm and dry microclimate inside. You’ll also benefit from the excellent odour resistance of RX EVO, maintaining freshness for longer. The asymmetric stretch also gives a brilliant fit as you pedal and the warp knit is also abrasion-resistant, offering long-term durability. Full Body Support To the upper of the tights, the Assos X-Frame design has been borrowed from the Equipe RSR summer bibs. This gives support for the lower part of the tights and stabilises the seat pad when you’re pedalling and moving. This leads to improved comfort on longer bike rides. Across the belly the zeroPressure Waist features a superbly soft and highly elastic material with a raw cut edge, giving you a flexible but firm fit without adding pressure or causing pinching. Shaped for Comfort This iteration of the Mille Winter tight has had a re-design to reduce seam numbers, leading to a reduction in weight, removing areas of irritation while maintaining just the right amount of compression and comfort. The Assos regularFit also strikes the perfect balance between streamlined performance and all-day comfort. It’s the perfect pick for your long base-building winter rides. MILLE GT C2 Seat Pad The Mille GT C2 Seat Pad offers shock-absorbing support when you’re on the saddle. 11mm of compressive foam layers keep you comfortable on endurance rides, easing pressure across the sit bones. Thermoformed shaping also reduces irritation. You’ll also benefit from the 3D Waffle design. This 3-layer perforated foam offers increased breathability and reduced weight too. Lastly, the goldenGate stitching pattern holds the insert at the front and the back but allows it to float too, moving with your body rather than against it.
Rain doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to an indoor training session. Grab your rain gear, including the RSR Thermo Rain Shell Gloves and you’re set for a great ride. This is an upgrade to the standard neoprene rain glove and features Assos’ waterShield system to keep the rain at bay and prevent cold winds from robbing warmth. The fit of the gloves lets you use them as the basis for a complete glove system, easily accommodating inner liners to suit the prevailing weather and temperatures. Use them as a shell in more moderate conditions and add Assos’ own Spring Fall, Winter, or ULTRAZ Winter Gloves to suit. Long cuffs provide a secure fit with jerseys and jackets while also sealing out the elements. You’ll also enjoy a secure grip thanks to the silicone grip across the palms. They’re gloves you can wear year-round when the weather is not on your side.
With feedback from WorldTour cyclists, the RS Leg Warmers TARGA offer race-ready performance that offers uncompromising comfort, warmth, and ease of removal. Warmth comes by the way of Assos' mid-weight OSMOS Medium textile. This is ideally suited to the cool, but not freezing, conditions of spring and autumn, or even a cool summer morning. It's breathable too, ensuring higher tempo efforts don't leave your legs drenched in sweat. The fit has been refined to reduce pedalling restrictions and there's greater thermal protection on the outside of the upper thigh and into the hip area. The combination of the stretch materials and Assos' raceFit gives a smooth, compressive fit that allows for easy mobility. If you're planning to spend the whole ride in your warmers, the low bulk skinGrip silicone gripper keeps them securely in place. But if you do decide to remove your warmers as you warm up, the ankle zipper makes this a much easier affair.
If the weather is too mild for full winter kit but too chilly for shorts, the Mille GT Spring Fall Bib Knickers C2 bridge the gap perfectly. RX EVO Warmth In order to get the ideal balance of warmth, breathability and flexibility, Assos deploy their RX EVO textile. This cosy mid-weight material offers just the right level of insulation for spring and autumn rides. The brushed inner face traps body heat while excellent breathability prevents sweat build-up during harder riding. A water-repellent treatment also adds protection against damp roads and drizzle. Shaped for Comfort Pre-shaped panels have been re-engineered leading to fewer seams while also reducing weight and all without compromising on compression and comfort. The Assos regularFit strikes the perfect balance between streamlined performance and all-day comfort. Ultralight leg grippers see elastic woven through the leg bands, creating a secure hold minus restriction. Full Body Support To the upper of the tights, the Assos X-Frame design has been borrowed from the Equipe RSR summer bibs. This gives support for the lower part of the tights and stabilises the seat pad when you’re pedalling and moving. This leads to improved comfort on longer bike rides. Across the belly the zeroPressure Waist features a superbly soft and highly elastic material with a raw cut edge, giving you a flexible but firm fit without adding pressure or causing pinching. MILLE GT C2 Seat Pad The Mille GT C2 Seat Pad offers shock-absorbing support when you’re on the saddle. 11mm of compressive foam layers keep you comfortable on endurance rides, easing pressure across the sit bones. Thermoformed shaping also reduces irritation. You’ll also benefit from the 3D Waffle design. This 3-layer perforated foam offers increased breathability and reduced weight too. Lastly, the goldenGate stitching pattern holds the insert at the front and the back but allows it to float too, moving with your body rather than against it.
Come the warmth of summer, you may still prefer some extra length in your cycling legwear. The Women’s UMA GT Summer Half Knickers C2 are just the ticket, delivering superb comfort in warmer weather. Flexible and Lightweight Comfort In order to give you tights that are highly flexible and deal with perspiration quickly, Assos turn to their technical Type.429 textile. Not only quick-wicking and breathable, but it also offers excellent muscle compression and elasticity for unrestricted pedalling. Panels of Tech Sheen Mesh also wrap the legs down to the upper calves in compressive breathability. Shaped for Comfort The women’s specific fit has been designed to offer comfort and flexibility on the bike. The Assos regularFit strikes the perfect balance between streamlined performance and all-day comfort. Ultralight leg grippers see elastic woven through the leg bands, creating a secure hold minus restriction. Around the waist and hips, Assos have created their hipClick design. This combines elastic and mesh layers that give you excellent comfort and full coverage. The design also eliminates pressure and restriction while stabilising the knickers’ body panels and locks the seat insert in place. UMA GT C2 Seat Pad The women’s specific UMA GT C2 Seat Pad offers shock-absorbing support when you’re on the saddle. 9mm of compressive foam layers keep you comfortable on endurance rides, easing pressure across the sit bones. Thermoformed shaping also reduces irritation. You’ll also benefit from the 3D Waffle design. This 3-layer perforated foam offers increased breathability and reduced weight too. Lastly, the goldenGate stitching pattern holds the insert at the front and the back but allows it to float too, moving with your body rather than against it.
Using the insulating power of Assos’ warmest 290g/m² OSMOS Heavy material, the Winter Face Mask EVO offers all over warmth when you’re facing training rides in the freezing cold. The soft and cosy inner face feels great to wear while the abrasion-resistant outer makes it tough too. It also offers excellent thermoregulation, maintaining your warmth without overheating, Across the throat and chin, you’ll benefit from the extra weather protection of SPHERE 2-layer Ultra Hole membrane. This gives protection from road spray and the bite of windchill. It also features a four-way stretch fit and is perforated with micro-holes to increase breathability without sacrificing protection. TwinDeck construction also adds two-layer protection in vulnerable areas while the extended apron extends coverage below your jersey or jacket collar. A raw cut face opening provides a smooth and comfortable fit while the opening can be stretched over the chin to increase ventilation when you need it.
During autumn the high temperatures of summer cycling are a fast-fading memory. Or you’ll be glad to be waving goodbye to the freezing temperatures of winter as milder spring weather arrives. During the transitional seasons, the Spring Fall Gloves EVO give you just the right degree of warmth for cooler days on the bike. The brushed back fabric holds onto body heat while at the same time it lets your skin breathe, preventing discomfort from sweat build-up. The low-bulk insulation also means you have excellent dexterity while the anatomic fit prevents bunching and gives a natural feel for your handlebars. The microfibre palm gives a secure grip of bars and hoods. Targeted padding also provides pressure relief and some welcome shock absorption over rougher roads. The extended cuff enables layering under jackets or warmers, and the pull tab makes for easy on and off. The ideal glove worn alone in cool weather or layer under the Assos Thermo Rain Shell Gloves when it’s wet.
Qhubeka - Bicycles Change Lives Featuring vibrant, limited edition graphics, the UMA Bicycles Change Lives Jersey celebrates the work of Qhubeka, the charity helping change the lives of people via the power of the bicycle. With a bicycle, those facing extreme poverty can travel further and travel faster. It offers them the opportunity to generate income and transform their and their families lives. Qhubeka helps people get where they need to go. Performance Perfected Under a hot summer sky, the lightweight breathability of DUAL Tex fabric body panels maintains your cool comfort. Both breathable and quick-wicking, it deals quickly with sweat build-up, leaving you always feeling fresh. For the sleeves, Assos uses their Push-Pull textile. This warp-knit fabric provides gentle compression and outstanding moisture management too, elevating comfort on any bike ride you're on. Both body and sleeves also offer sun protection with each giving UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50+. Flap-Free Fit Performance and comfort are harmonised with Assos' regularFit. While not as tight as their RaceFit, it still features careful body-mapping of seams and panels, giving you a streamlined fit that is smooth, flexible and comfortable. While flapping of fabric is kept to a minimum, you can still move easily and it won't penalise you for a few extra calories ingested at the cafe stop. Whether you’re lining up for a summer race series, enjoying a day-long training ride into the mountains or a gentle social spin to catch a morning coffee, the UMA jersey gets you there in style and comfort. Behind the Product To celebrate Assos' Qhubeka partnership for 2022, they created a contest where one winner’s artwork would become the graphics of this limited-edition jersey. 40% from every jersey sold goes directly to the Qhubeka program, supporting the shared mission of changing lives with bicycles. According to the artist, Stijn Dossche, “I created the design considering the typical African styles and patterns, adding multiple elements to show that the Qhubeka program reaches out to everyone. One of those patterns is scattered to show that there's still a lot of work to do.”
Made from 2-layer waterShield textile, the RSR Thermo Rain Socks add a waterproof and windproof protective layer between your regular cycling socks and your cycling shoes. For wet, milder days they are best used over summer socks and as temperatures fall switch to layering them over your winter-weight socks for extra warmth. The 20cm (8 inches) cuff is high enough to completely cover your base socks, ensuring full protection. Being worn inside your shoe also removes the risk of the crankarm and chainstay rub that overshoes often suffer from. These stormproof socks give you the benefits of overshoes but without the excess bulk