t’s that time of the year again — spring! Well, maybe it’s not exactly spring yet, but I know it’s around the corner when all the new spring/summer cycling apparel starts to roll in. Basically, it’s like Christmas around here. Besides seeing the samples months ago, this is the first time we get to see a lot of the new apparel items for the summer of 2010. New fabric technology, new colors, new chamois’, new leg grippers, new bib strap designs, new…everything! [I swear the bike clothing industry is advancing faster than any other textile business.]
Posts Tagged ‘Louis Garneau’
Spring 2010 Cycling Apparel is Arriving
Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged Bib Shorts, Castelli, Castelli Summer Apparel, cycling, Giordana, GORE Bike Wear, Hincapie, Louis Garneau on February 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Power of Wind-blocking Cycling Apparel
Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., tagged apparel, Assos, Bib Tights, Castelli, Cycling Jacket, Giordana, GORE Bike Wear, Hincapie, Louis Garneau, Pearl Izumi on December 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Cycling apparel, outdoor gear, or your everyday jacket — it doesn’t matter — when you add a wind-blocking element to your jacket or fleece you’re going to be warmer. I don’t think I realized this when fleece first became the choice for cold-weather insulation, but after getting a fleece jacket with GORE Windstopper I knew I wouldn’t buy another piece of outerwear that didn’t block the wind.
Base Layers Aren’t Just For Cold Weather
Posted in Product Reviews, tagged base layer, Castelli, Hincapie, Louis Garneau on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Contrary to what many cyclists believe, base layers aren’t just for cold weather. You may associate them with an extra layer of thermal protection for cold or cool weather riding, but there are also a variety of base layers designed for warmer conditions. Perhaps the most important characteristic of a base layer in any temperature [...]
