Winter is where your summer cycling fitness is built. Get the base right and you'll be flying into your spring intervals. And with the Women's FS260-Pro Thermo Waist Tights, you've no excuses not to get out and build some impressive base miles. When the cold temperatures start to bite, the super soft and luxurious Thermoroubaix® fabric provides outstanding levels of warmth and insulation. Invariably you'll also have to contend with damp drizzly conditions, but the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish will keep you riding comfortably for longer. And it's eco-friendly too, being free of harmful PFCs. Women's Specific 600 Series Seat Pad Next comes the on-the-saddle comfort, and for this, the S260-Pro Thermo tights get treated to the women's specific 600 series seat pad. This premium Italian made stretch pad is sculpted from a single block of foam but with a “Continuously Variable Profile” (CVP) places more support where you need it and removes it where you don't. This is complemented by gel inserts for even greater comfort. A super-soft fast-wicking microfibre face fabric, with a permanent antibacterial finish, is brilliant for longer rides and a mesh panel improves air circulation to prevent sweat build-up. Details are done just right too. Bonded cuffs at the ankle feature raw-cut edges for the smoothest and most comfortable fit. Ankle zippers make on and off easy and reflective trims keep you seen when training rides stretch into the evening or start before sunrise. No excuses. Winter cycling here we come.
Winter is where summer fitness is built. Get the base right and you'll be flying into your spring intervals. And with the FS260-Pro Thermo Bib Tights II, you've no excuses not to get out and build some impressive base miles. When the cold temperatures start to bite, the super soft and luxurious Thermoroubaix® fabric provides outstanding levels of warmth and insulation. Invariably you'll also have to contend with damp drizzly conditions, but the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish will keep you riding comfortably for longer. And it's eco-friendly too, being free of harmful PFCs. 600 Series Seat Pad Next comes the on-the-saddle comfort, and for this, the S260-Pro Thermo tights get treated to the 600 series seat pad. This premium Italian made stretch pad is sculpted from a single block of foam but with a “Continuously Variable Profile” (CVP) places more support where you need it and removes it where you don't. This is complemented by gel inserts for even greater comfort. A super-soft fast-wicking microfibre face fabric, with a permanent antibacterial finish, is brilliant for longer rides and a mesh panel improves air circulation to prevent sweat build-up. Details are done just right too. Bonded cuffs at the ankle feature raw-cut edges for the smoothest and most comfortable fit. Ankle zippers make on and off easy and reflective trims keep you seen when training rides stretch into the evening or start before sunrise. No excuses. Winter cycling here we come.
In order to offer optimal wet-weather protection for your legs, the MILLE GT Thermo Rain Shell Pants use Assos' renowned windproof-waterproof NEOS Ultra. This 2-layer softshell makes use of a PU bonded membrane, providing windproof-waterproof protection. Breathability is also excellent, preventing clamminess when you're turning up the effort levels. A slightly thicker 3-layer NEOS Mild is used for the lower third of the pants, enhancing protection from cold and wet road spray. Fit to Ride To give you a smooth and comfortable fit at the waist, Assos have borrowed the smooth-wrap AZPtech waist design as found on their off-road TRAIL pants. This removes the bulk of fasteners while a silicone gripper also ensures a firm but flexible fit minus any pressure or pinching. It's also slightly taller to the back for added protection and a seamless fit with your under-layers. Hems are also raw-cut for a smooth, pressure-free fit while the knicker-length construction works well with tall rainproof overshoes. Reflective bands circling the lower leg also keep you more visible as light levels fade. Layer up with the MILLE GT Thermo Rain Shell Pants and enjoy protection from rain, road spray, biting winds and falling temperatures.
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.
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
Thermo by name, thermo by nature. The M Thermo Mid Socks from Gore are packed with wonderfully cosy insulation for those rides on colder mornings and evenings through the transitional months. At the same time, these aren’t socks that will allow your feet to overheat: they remain highly breathable and wick moisture away from the skin quickly. Supportive material in the bottom of the foot also helps to keep the sock in place at all times.
With the extremities often the first area to suffer when it's freezing cold, a pair of warm winter gloves is vital when you're getting out to ride during the colder months of the year. And this is where the M Windstopper Thermo Gloves come in, marrying a cosy Thermo lining and Gore® Windstopper® to lock in warmth and keep out the worst of the weather. Meanwhile, they still let your skin breathe. Whatever the weather you also want your gloves to offer a good grip of the bars, so Gore uses silicone prints to the palm and fingers to deliver confidence-inspiring grip at all times and a foam palm pad takes the sting out of rougher roads. Lastly, winter means darker mornings and evenings so reflective details boost visibility as darkness falls.
It may be freezing cold outside but the C3 Thermo Bib Tights+ let you enjoy cold and crisp winter days on the bike. The thermo-stretch fabrics keep body-heat locked inside, keeping your muscles supple and warm as you pedal. But not just that, Gore use their superb Active Comfort Seat Insert, featuring a GORE® WINDSTOPPER front panel, to provide all-ride comfort and protect your groin area from biting cold winds. If the roads are damp then the GORE® WINDSTOPPER panel also protects you from road spray as does the water-resistant back panel. To the upper body, the seam-free mesh bibs are soon forgotten about such is their comfort. And with full mesh construction, you’ll enjoy excellent ventilation, regulating body temperature, whether you’re going fast or slow. With reflective details also present, you’ll be more visible when ticking off miles when darkness has descended.
If you’ve got some fast winter training to get done, it’s then the C5 Infinium Thermo Jacket comes into its own. In order to keep you both warm and sweat-free when cycling, Gore uses their exceptionally breathable and windproof Gore-Tex® Infinium technology. Bitter cold winds can’t get in, maintaining warmth, and yet as you put the power down, the high degree of breathability allows an easy escape route for sweat, preventing the discomfort of chills from cold sweat. Water-resistance also means light rain and short sharp showers are easily dealt with. And inside, the full fleece interior feels great against the skin and further enhances insulation against the cold. Hard training means plenty of energy expenditure but the C5 Infinium sits snugly to the body, ensuring you’re not wasting energy in battling a loose-fitting garment as you push hard on the pedals. The cycling-specific cut extends to the dropped tail, providing extra coverage when you’re in a riding position. A high collar keeps cold breezes off the chest and elastic wrist covers give a smooth seal against the elements. Reflective logos and panels make this jacket perfect for those determined to keep road cycling even on cold, dark winter days.
Made from a cosy and warm fleece-lined fabric, the C3 Thermo Jersey traps body heat to keep you insulated against the cold. On less cold days it makes a great outer layer, or you can use it as a mid-layer under an outer shell when winter really takes hold. The full-length front zip makes it easy to regulate airflow and body temperature too. The ‘Active’ fit gives you plenty of space to move and allows easy layering underneath too, letting you tailor warmth to your own liking. Logos are reflective for night-time visibility so after-dark adventures are doable. And with 3 rear pockets, there's plenty of space for winter cycling essentials such as an emergency cycling waterproof, spare tube and some energy bars. The C3 Thermo Jersey is a wardrobe essential for anyone riding in cool temperatures.
The C5 Thermo Jersey strikes just the right balance between warmth and breathability, keeping you comfortable when cycling in the colder months of the year. Thermal fabric is used around the torso to lock in body heat and insulate your core from the cold, while lighter material is deployed in the lower part of the sleeves and to the side panels. The cut of the jersey is slim and aero, ensuring energy is saved for those final few miles and not wasted on overcoming flapping fabric. The cycling-specific cut also extends to the drop tail, keeping you covered when on the drops and the ergonomically shaped collar also fits just right when you’re in your cycling position. Practical features are all present too. 3 rear pockets provide space for your energy bars and gels and an emergency rain jacket. And a mesh insert prevents sagging when you’ve loaded them up for a long ride. A zipped pocket makes space for keys and money too. And for shorter days, Gore ensures you're visible with black reflective transfers catching the eye when caught under streetlamps and in headlights.
The toughest conditions to ride in are most often those where it's both freezing cold and horribly wet, demanding a glove that can take on the harshest of weather and leave your hands cosy and warm from start to finish. It's for these conditions that Gore has engineered the Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves. They start with their Gore-Tex fabric, guaranteeing you waterproof performance, complete windproofing and an extremely high level of breathability. With this, they pair a Thermo lining, the fleece inner face creating a warm air pocket inside. It's this highly functional combination which ensures your hands are beautifully protected from the elements. With their synthetic leather palm, you're assured of a great grip and reflective details catch the eye of other road users when those dark mornings and evenings of winter set in. Care Details: Wash Cold/30° Delicate No Bleach No Tumble Dry No Iron No Dry clean