Tag: Jersey

Worlds Race Preview: There are probably four ‘Top Favourites’ for Sunday’s men’s road race, but this is the World championships and the strangest things can happen, a ‘nobody’ never wins the rainbow jersey… there can be surprises. Ed Hood looks at the course and who might be the protagonists for the rainbow race in Wollongong.The rainbow jersey, perhaps to civilians the yellow jersey is more famous; and of course most Italians would sooner win a Primavera than a Worlds [I can relate to that, its the most beautiful race in the world] whilst the Worlds is a poor second to de Ronde if youre Flemish. But for many riders its the pinnacle.Still a big thing… Even in FlandersFor a whole…

Al Kenya Kit Review: Al Bike Wear has brought out a striking new design for the summer with African overtones, all the way from Kenya. Our man Chuck Pea takes the colorful new kit on a cycling safari to see how it performs in the wild.Al (pronounced like the French allez) is an Italian company whose kit you might recognize in the pro peloton — currently worn by the Bahrain Victorious, Groupama FDJ, and Bike Exchange teams.That’s Al kit under all the mud and muckEn route to the Cyclamen jersey on Stage 5 of this year’s GiroClear sailing on the airstrip in Mende on Stage 14 of this year’s TdFIt’s also been ridden to two consecutive World Championships by Julian…

Gear Break: Sportful’s new Checkmate jersey, Colnago x Tod’s, an exclusive Made in Italy collaboration, KANSEPT1: Limited edition premium performance and lifestyle cycling apparel + gear designed in Portland Oregon USA, Brooks England invite riders to chart their own course with the latest Cambium saddle C17 – Special Lab, La Passione Striver Ultralight, even lighter for the warmer months, ORTLIEB launches Seat-Pack QR, bikepacking keeps getting easier and Enduro Bearings to host Bearings & Brews Speakeasy June 29 at Raphas San Francisco Clubhouse.Sportful Checkmate Jersey – $ 110 US / $ 140 CdnPEZ Sez: This one jumped out at me because of the cool burnt orange color, Sportful calls it “Chili Red Mauve”. It’s not orange, and it’s not red…