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7mesh just unveiled two new thermal pieces of riding kit to help cyclists keep riding by keeping them balanced and protected. 7mesh has created a new, more temperature-versatile edition of the WTV ‘Wind Thermal Ventilation’ fabric called WTV 200 and two new silhouettes from this fabric, the Spruce Jacket and Hoody…
Common sense says that dark cycling apparel will be hotter on sunny days. But what does science say? Unfortunately, not much. There’s very little concrete data on the role color plays in keeping you comfortable on a bike. So, Travis did some research, read some papers, and asked some brands to chime in. One of them actually did!
Italian brand Cascada has just stocked up on winter time apparel. The brand has some returning classics alongside new models such as merino-wool Base Layers tops and bottoms, long-sleeve jerseys, a new winter jacket, and cargo tights, both for men and women. Check out the whole lineup at Cascada.
You’ll find mostly women’s apparel hanging on the racks at Boulder’s newest cycling shop, Cassiopeia. Opened in late September, the “female-forward” store features boutique brands like Ostroy, Jelenew, and Fingerscrossed, and doubles as a cycling café and Velospa. Hailey Moore takes a shop visit to Cassiopeia to chat with owner Diana Freeman about the store’s unique business concept, find out what exactly is a Velospa, the membership model, and more!
Rivendell’s merch offerings seemingly always nail the mark. Take these “Always Swimming Upstream” Fish Hoodies for example. What better way to describe the brand’s unique approach to bicycle design? They’re discharge printed on heavyweight Independent Trading Company blanks and available in green or heather grey and are stock for $60 and shipping today from Rivendell.
Want to see countless examples of how Rivendell swims upstream? Take a look in our Archives below. As the longest-running “alt cycling” website, we know a thing or two about swimming upstream, too!
ORNOT’s Fall 2024 drop includes restocks of colder weather staples and a few new pieces, like the Men’s Micro Climate Jacket (above, $228). There’s an all-new lightweight cargo bib tight for men and women, the fan favorite Grid Thermal Jersey, and more. Check out the full men’s and women’s Fall 2024 drop at ORNOT.
Rapha’s teamed up with Palace again for a throwback collection evoking the style of the 1980s and 90s. Check out the full presser below.
Wild Rye, makers of Women’s lifestyle and dirt apparel, just announced its Fall Launch with a two new pieces of apparel…
After living out their horse girl Cheypie skort dreams for the past 3+ years, Blix has come to the conclusion that long-lasting clothing in the outdoor world doesn’t have to be the hyper technical-looking stuff we see advertised in most cycling spaces. You can have it all with the Cheypie Skort by Casa Verde. Check out the long-term review below.
We’ve been tuned into Montana-based Curious Creatures and were excited to see their summer colors and a new size range announcement in its Wild Weirdness of the West Lookbook…
For the start of summer, Hailey Moore shares a brief review of four casual women’s cycling short options: the Rapha Women’s Explore Shorts, ORNOT Women’s Mission Short, Fjällräven S/F Rider’s Hybrid Short and Ripton Diesel Jorts. Find your new warm-weather uniform for on and off the bike!
Curious Creatures just announced its new apparel line for men. The drop includes the brand’s popular Sun Dog Pant. After making these pants for women first, then lizards, and goats, it was time for the boys! Check out the Sun Dog Pant in action in Southwestern Montana at the Curious Creatures blog!
Don’t forget to check out some of our favorite Montana-themed galleries below!
MAAP is best known for pushing the aesthetic of cycling apparel, bridging between trendy Gorpcore and traditional silhouttes. The vessel for this expansion is its Alt_Road line, which for 2024, has a number of new kit pieces. Our favorite are these Alt_Road Overshorts ($135). They’re a loose-fitting shorts meant to be worn over bibs, or perhaps with nothing underneath at all. Check out the full Alt_Road drop at MAAP.
With warmer weather on the way, apparel company Cascada has a full run of lightweight jerseys, cargo bibs, and baselayers in its new summer drop. All of Cascada’s apparel is made in Italy, and these new jerseys feature micro-perforations to keep you cool on the hottest of days. The new cargo bibs feature an OEKO-tex chamois, cargo pockets, and an all-new abrasion-resistant material on the legs.
Check out the full drop at Cascada.
Shredly, the trailblazer in women’s outdoor apparel brand renowned for its vibrant and performance-driven designs, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest collaboration: the Shredly x Marley Blonsky Capsule Collection. In partnership with Marley Blonsky, esteemed cyclist and co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, this limited edition collection brings together Marley’s and Shredly’s mission: celebrating diversity and empowering cyclists and athletes of all shapes and sizes. Available today at Shredly.com.
PEdALED just announced its Yama MTB collection featuring soft tones and hues in short and long sleeve jerseys, pants and shorts, and a riding jacket. Peep the collection video above and see the full Yama line at PEdALED.
San Francisco’s ORNOT just stocked a limited run of organic riding shirts ($65) for men and women.
Online retailer Backcountry just announced a complete mountain bike apparel line for men and women. Find some of our favorites below.
