Some brands put comfort above all else.
They’re the ones with technology, fabrics or tailoring that make riding your bike a pleasure.
They’ll keep you warm when it’s cold, cool when it’s hot, reduce chafe, and give you great-fitting kit,
even if you don’t have the exact proportions of an Olympic athlete.
Japan, 1964: Hiro Shimizu was racing bikes for the Japanese national team. By chance, at the Asian Championships he got to ride in a special Italian-made nylon jersey – different from the cotton jerseys of his teammates. Hiro’s father – Kinji – worked in the clothing industry. He became fascinated by this new style of…
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Founded in 2014 with a vision that there must be a way to make and develop cycling apparel that is more sustainable. Velocio makes all their clothing from scratch, using their own fabrics and designs. Their design-first approach is at the heart of everything they do. They are coming up with innovative ways of combining…
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In 1969, L. Gore & Associates invented Gore-Tex, a game-changing performance fabric still used by many leading brands for outdoor wear. In 1985, L. Gore & Associates started experimenting with waterproof, windproof and breathable bike clothing. They didn’t look back. Now Gore Bike Wear is one of the biggest and most trusted names when it…
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Nalini was founded by Vincenzo and Claudio Mantovani in 1964. Their focus was on the quality and innovation of the first man-made fibres. They embraced advancing technologies for creating new fabrics and printing their designs on them while using cutting edge treatments. They became a big player in the cycling world when Nalini sponsored professional…
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Established in 1979, with the sole purpose of crafting the best cycling clothing on the market. Giordana Cycling was born in America and made in Italy. In the founder’s words, “it’s the best of both worlds”! Their cycling clothing combines Italian craftsmanship and style. It is a premium brand with the performance to more than…
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De Marchi is one of the world’s oldest cycling clothing brands and their passion for heritage shows in the design of their products. Founded just a few months after world war II in 1946, by Emilio De Marchi. The brand became famous for using merino wool to make cycling jerseys and shorts. De Marchi is…
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Bontrager has been on an interesting journey. In the 80s Keith Bontrager, a former motorcycle racer, made his name designing and building cutting edge mountain bikes. In 1995, the Trek Bicycle Corporation acquired Bontrager Cycles and kept Keith on as president. Keith continued to innovate at Trek – focusing mainly on Bontrager-branded bike components. Nowadays,…
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Madison started out as a small bicycle shop in 70s London to become one of the leading names in the UK bike industry. Over the years the brand has developed its philosophy of ‘Cycle Everywhere’. Under this banner, it’s clothing arm offers something for every type of cyclist – from commuters and first-time sportive riders…
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Sugoi is a road cycling and running brand that was founded in 1987 in Vancouver. Their clothing and gloves have exceptional breathability and moisture-wicking properties. Sugoi apparel is of high quality and sets new standards for fit and functionality. Their wide range of clothing means that Sugoi is popular among road cyclists, mountain bikers, and…
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