Category: Apparel

Made in America: In the Bluff

Bluff-WorksThere are naked rides that have cyclists ride in the buff – but if that’s not your style but showing up at work looking ready for race day isn’t your style either the new cycling friendly apparel from Bluff Works might be more your thing. The company launched last year via a Kickstarter campaign, and now offers business friendly men’s pans that are ideal for cycling to work and that early meeting.

The pants, which are available in four colors, are made from a technical polyester fabric that is wrinkle-free and stand up to being rolled, folded, stuffed in a bag and worn time and time again without ironing or washing in between. The fabric is breathable and machine-washable.

These pants even offer a zippered front hidden internal security pocket that large enough to hold a passport, along with a rear zippered pocket that can hold an oversized travel wallet. These pants even offer a discrete side pocket for phone storage, and a hidden loop to clip keys or a security badge inside your front pocket.

Bluff Works Official Website

Be Cool

Cool-HuntingEcoalf and Cool Hunting have created a new Limited Edition Anorak for this spring; a jacket that feature a uniquely bold green color with just a hint of contrasting camouflage. It is made from 60 percent recycled fishing net and 40 percent regular nylon and the result is a lightweight yet highly durable jacket that is water-resistant and will keep you dry this spring and summer.

Ecoalf Official Website

Manly Capris

Rock-Craft-CaprisCapris pants might not seem likely the manliest of pants, but in this “in-between” cool and warm weather, some rock climbers might want more of their legs covered without constricting movement. The Patagonia Men’s Rock Craft Capris will do the trick, as these are made of lightweight stretch-woven nylon with moisture-shedding DWR (durable water repellent) finish and feature 40-UPF sun protection. They cover more of the leg but still provide plenty of movement.

Patagonia Men’s Rock Craft Capris Official Website

Earth Wear

TimberlandWhether it is the end of the world or just a normal outing Timberland will have you covered with its new Earthkeeprs Abington Field Coat, which offers a military styled cut blended with classic outdoor style. With four pockets for your stuff this cotton jacket might be the one you want for just about any outdoor excursion, adventure or journey.

Timberland Earthkeeprs Abington Field Coat

Wiggle Room

WiggleThe DHB Goldline is Wiggle’s new premium line of cycling bibs, jsereys and shorts – yet could be an a truly affordable option for cyclists this summer. The kit is reportedly lighter than most, and it is available in practically any color you’d like – as long as it is black.

[Via BikeRadar: Wiggle DHB Goldline premium bibs and jerseys launched]

The Big 125

Mavic-BibsMavic is celebrating its 125 anniversary and will host a series of special VIP events in France this summer, but is also introducing some specialty products – because you only turn 125 once! Among those products are the limited edition HC 125 bibs, which will arrive in late June and feature a new Ergo 3D Pro insert and supportive Skin Power material in the leg panels. The new Ergo 3D Pro insert has progressive padding, a softer face fabric, lighter weight, and improved breathability.

A matching HC 125 Jersey, made with Mavic’s Ride Wick ST fabric with added cooling thanks to Air Mesh inserts, will also be available starting in late June. Other products include a new HC Wheel-Tire System.

Mavic Official Website

Green Machine Ready to Wear

SugoiAs the Tour of California is already under way Sugio has launched a Peter Sagan “Green Machine” Signature Jersey, which Sagan helped design.

He’s won a record 10 stages at the race earning the nickname Tourminator – and now you can get in green like Sagan too.

Sugoi Official Website
AMGEN Tour of California Official Website

These Shorts Shine

ChromeChrome Industries has introduced a new line of cycling shorts for the season. The Spring Riding Kit includes the slimmer Folsom urban cycling short, which is made from water-resistant Everest four-way stretch fabric with a seamless gusseted double-layer crotch for durability and includes a U-lock holster. Reinforced flat-felled seams prevent chaffing, and floating rear pockets with flat seam openings provide comfort for long stints in the saddle.

The shorts retail for around $120, and Chrome’s Spring Riding Kit also includes the 90 percent Merino wool Mason Riding Jersey ($70), De Haro Windbreaker ($95), Chuey Cycling Cap ($30), Cardiel ORP pack ($110), Kursk Pro SPD shoe ($$95) and Merino Ankle Socks ($12).

Chrome Industries Official Website

Color of Controversy

Marco-PantaniThis week the Giro d’Italia kicks off in Northern Ireland and begins surprisingly on a Friday – not a Saturday. The biggest controversy however could be off the course as Rapha has launched a memorial jersey in honor of Marco Pantani. While a percentage of each jersey will go to the Pantani Foundation, which encourages troubled teens to get into cycling, the choice of jersey still remains a bold choice – given that Pantani was disqualified from the 1999 Italian classic for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

However, some are seeing that Pantani still brought a certain level of panache to the sport, and through the foundation could perhaps some youngsters to steer clear of trouble.

[Via BikeRadar: Commemorative Rapha Pantani Jersey launched]

Forska Looks to Catch Up

KetchupCycling apparel maker Foska looks to play catch up – or rather Ketchup. It has introduced a new jersey for this season that is dedicated to Heinz Tomato Ketchup. It is just one of several new food inspired jerseys. Something tells us you might get hungry and thirsty with a pack ride filled with these jerseys.

These jerseys are made of Coolmax material and feature a ¾ zipper along with three deep pockets, and with a sport fit could perfect for the next ride to the pub!

Foska Official Website

Tee Time

Ride-TeeAnytime is Tee Time with Kitsbow’s new Ride Tees, where are performance T-shirts made of blends of New Zealand Merino wool, polyester and spandex. Designed to be more causal and less fitted than cycling jerseys there are meant for the casual summer rides, and are available in five sizes and three colors, with varying material blends depending on the color. They include Kitsbow’s signature embroidered nylon shoulder panels for added abrasion and wear resistance and a stitched chest patch pocket.

Kitsbow Official Website

Adjustable Moxie

Adjustable-Cycle-SkirtMoxie Cycling shows that it can adjust with its new Adjustable Cycle Skirt, which adjusts between 7 and 14 inches in length, features a hidden waistband pocket for carrying essentials, and — with its liner-free design — pairs with the rider’s favorite bike shorts.

Moxie Cycling Official Website