Whether you’re testing yourself in a long-distance gravel race. Or maybe it’s a multi-day bike packing trip. Racing and riding hour after hour, cycling from sunrise to sunset, through varying conditions demands much from your cycling kit. This is where the Supergiara Puffy Short Sleeve Jacket really proves its mettle. As temperatures drop and cold winds rise, the closed outer layer reduces wind penetration, preventing windchill. At the same time, synthetic Thermore down-fibre insulation traps air inside, providing insulation against plunging temperatures. The short sleeve design offers greater flexibility, letting you regulate temperature via arm warmers and long-sleeve jerseys. And with a water-repellent finish, it doesn’t mind light rain and sharp showers. At camp, the lightweight design makes it easy to wear as you’re setting up tents and cooking dinner. And you’ll even find it’s good to wear in your sleeping bag when it’s particularly cold. If during your ride, the sun provides some welcome warmth, it’s packable enough to fit in your frame bag. Or hang it via the elastic shock cord for instant access. Sportful temperature guide Sportful now split the temperature range of their garments into two zones. Each zone signifies a different temperature range depending on whether you’re riding at a slower, steadier pace or more intense, faster pace. This means, for example, a jacket may be rated down to 0 degrees C if your cycling effort is at a harder and more intense pace where body heat is quickly built-up. However, the same jacket will be better suited to slightly warmer temperatures, say 5 degrees C, when your efforts are slower and steadier where you’re simply not generating as much body heat.
As more and more of us take to quiet off-road tracks, seeking an escape from increasing traffic and to get back to the simple thrill of cycling through beautiful countryside, we still want the same comfort from our off-road kit as we enjoy on road. Sportful have addressed this move towards all-surface riding with their Giara range, and here, in particular, the Women's Super Giara Bib Shorts. The cut is designed for a slightly more upright riding position and the fabric is more durable to take on trailside vegetation and come through unscathed. To give you extra load carrying capacity you'll find mesh pockets on the back of the bibs and a thigh pocket for easy access to gels and bars. This allows extra space in bar and saddlebags for more kit. The lie-flat bibs use an open mesh so you'll find that ventilation is optimised and sweat is wicked away for dryness all ride long. For on-the-saddle comfort, Sportful have turned to their exemplary Women's Total Comfort Seat Pad. With continuously variable closed-cell urethane foam of up to 18 mm thickness, it gives you the highest level of support and vibration absorption across rough terrain. Every detail of the pad has a singular focus on comfort, eliminating chafing and keeping the seat pad dry as you build up body heat. The Women's Super Giara Bib Shorts are all about the thrill of adventure and the simple enjoyment of a bike ride on new or old routes made fresh and exciting thanks to two wheels that can take you anywhere.
Sportful have used their race technical know-how and fabric knowledge to create a performance-orientated baggy outer short that's at home across a wide range of cycling conditions. Pedalling flexibility comes by the way of the durable 2-way stretch fabric and inner stretch panels. This also lets you move easily as you react to changes in grip and terrain. An adjustable waist, zippered fly with double button upper closure and waist gripper all take care of keeping your shorts perfectly in place too. For longer days in the saddle, you'll welcome the extra storage provided by both the 2 rear mesh pockets and mesh thigh pockets. There's no excuse to run out of food or leave essentials spares at home now. And for rides that stretch off into the fading light of evening, reflective trim catches the eye when caught in headlamps or under street lights.
Sportful have used their race technical know-how and fabric knowledge to create a performance-orientated baggy outer short that's at home across a wide range of cycling conditions. Pedalling flexibility comes by the way of the durable 2-way stretch fabric and inner stretch panels. This also lets you move easily as you react to changes in grip and terrain. An adjustable waist, zippered fly with double button upper closure and waist gripper all take care of keeping your shorts perfectly in place too. For longer days in the saddle, you'll welcome the extra storage provided by both the 2 rear mesh pockets and mesh thigh pockets. There's no excuse to run out of food or leave essentials spares at home now. And for rides that stretch off into the fading light of evening, reflective trim catches the eye when caught in headlamps or under street lights.
It can be hard to choose the right kit when cycling, and that is particularly true during autumn and spring when the weather is fickle, sunshine one minute and a sharp rain shower the next. However thanks to the Women's Fiandre NoRain Bib Shorts you're nicely covered whatever the weather. Made from NoRain Thermal fabric, these shorts are warm and fleecy on the inside while Nanotechnology on the outside will keep the rain out for longer than your standard shorts. Sportful have also minimised the number of seams used so water has an even harder time of getting inside while mesh bib straps let sweat escape and contribute to a dry and comfortable feel even if you are pushing the pace harder. Women's Total Comfort Pro Seat Pad You'll also benefit from the inclusion of the Women's Total Comfort Pro pad inside. Taking all the innovations from the Total Comfort pad, Sportful reduces the padding depth slightly, making the pad suited to riders who prefer a thinner feel. You still get incredible comfort and support but with a touch less bulk - ideal for experienced riders on a multi-day tour or tackling long-distance training rides. Perfect on their own when riding on mild but damp days or paired with knee or leg warmers as the temperatures cool, the Women's Fiandre No Rain Bib Shorts are a great addition to any keen cyclists' kit bag.
The Women's Giara Shorts are all about comfort when you hit rougher terrain in search of new two-wheeled adventures. Using a 220g Lycra material you can be confident that you'll enjoy excellent muscle support and pedalling freedom and with flatlock stitching throughout you'll be chafe-free all ride long. Smooth lie-flat laser-cut leg bands prevent the shorts from riding up and a deep waistband with cross-over design ensures easy breathing and comfort as you tick off the miles. The Women's Giara Shorts sees a women's specific BodyFit Pro seat pad at their heart, a simple smooth surface hides the advanced technology on the inside. Developed with professional cyclists to fit perfectly when taking on mile after mile, the long-distance comfort is improved thanks to excellent moisture management, achieved by perforating the top layer of foam. Next, the infinitely variable thickness of padding places just the right amount of support exactly where you need it most and minimises bulk elsewhere. And finally, the women's specific anatomic shape and seamless construction work together to eliminate chafing and rubbing as you pedal along an endless gravel road.
Facing into the weather, the front, shoulders and sleeves of the Women's Fiandre Light NoRain Short Sleeve Jacket are all windproof. This keeps body heat inside and prevents cold winds from robbing that precious heat from you. An improved collar provides a better fit while the full-length YKK® Vislon® zip lets you control ventilation levels, depending on the intensity of your ride and the terrain you're tackling. To the back of the Jacket, NoRain Light fabric lets sweat out but prevents rain showers getting in. It's high-stretch properties also gives a superb fit. Talking of stretch, the unidirectional stretch on the back also provides excellent support for the 3 rear pockets. Load them up for a day on the bike and they'll not sag. The length of the back has been extended compared to previous generations so you'll now enjoy more wheel spray protection too.
For keen cyclists on a tight budget, the Strike Short Sleeve Jersey offers all the features and performance you need to enjoy total comfort on all your bike rides. Sportful uses a mix of 3 fabrics to construct the Strike. Each fabric has a specific functional characteristic to offer you the ideal balance of breathability, comfort and a refined fit on the bike. Talking of fit, this is Sportful's 'regular fit', it gives you a jersey tailored to all shapes and sizes with excellent freedom of movement guaranteed. Raw-cut sleeves are a nice upgrade from the previous version too, giving a sleek pro finish to the jersey. A full-length zip makes it easy to regulate body temperature and airflow while 3 back pockets make space for all your biking essentials. From gentle leisure rides to fast sportives and even dipping a toe into the world of racing, the Strike Jersey has what it takes to get you there in style and comfort.
The Women's Total Comfort Bibshort retain all the comfort of their predecessors but Sportful have improved the cut to make them fit better than ever. This new tailoring has also allowed for fewer seams and fewer seams mean there's now reduced friction to eliminate chafing when pedalling. Lightly compressive fabric supports your hard-working muscles and being highly breathable too, you'll remain dry and comfortable. The bib strap design has been carefully designed to offer the perfect fit of the female form, providing support for the shorts while remaining virtually unnoticeable once you're riding. They're highly breathable too, so no clammy feeling when you're riding hard. At the legs, the raw-cut ending sees thermowelded silicone inside, holding the shorts in place but all without excessive pressure. One area that has remained untouched, after all, if it ain't broke don't fix it, is the women's specific Total Comfort seat pad. With continuously variable closed-cell urethane foam, of up to 18 mm in thickness, it provides the highest level of support and vibration absorption. Every detail of the pad has a singular focus on comfort, eliminating chafing and keeping the seat pad dry as you build up body heat. These are the shorts for your all-day sunrise to sunset rides, your multi-day adventures or perhaps that long-distance Gran Fondo you've committed to. With their simple styling hiding their impressive performance they'll look great with any kit choice and keep you comfortable from the first to the last mile.
Facing into the weather, the front, shoulders and sleeves of the Fiandre Light NoRain Short Sleeve Jacket are all windproof. This keeps body heat inside and prevents cold winds from robbing that precious heat from you. An improved collar provides a better fit while the full-length YKK® Vislon® zip lets you control ventilation levels, depending on the intensity of your ride and the terrain you're tackling. To the back of the Jacket, NoRain Light fabric lets sweat out but prevents rain showers getting in. Its high-stretch properties also give a superb fit. Talking of stretch, the unidirectional stretch on the back also provides excellent support for the 3 rear pockets. Load them up for a day on the bike and they'll not sag. The length of the back has been extended compared to previous generations so you'll now enjoy more wheel spray protection too.
Sportful start with lightweight and breathable fabrics, making the Women's Kelly Short Sleeve Jersey perfectly suited to the warmer months of the year. If you're pushing the pace then sweat is quickly dealt with, while thanks to the regular fit it's wonderfully comfortable on more leisurely paced rides too. The lie-flat elastic sleeve ends are sleek and stylish while the colour-coordinated laser-cut collar finish provides an eye-catching aesthetic as well as superb comfort. A full-length front zipper makes for easy on/off and control of ventilation and 3 back pockets can be loaded for a day-long cycling adventure.
Constructed from a four-way stretch fabric, the Giara Over Shorts have a tailored cut that's not too tight but then again not too baggy so you'll have easy pedalling on the bike and smooth style when you're off the bike. The Giara shorts also feature a DWR treatment keeping dust, dirt and splashes at bay. Off the bike, style is taken care of with jean style pockets and belt loops so you can wear them around town and not look 'bikey' but on the bike, the excellent breathability keeps you fresh as you head off to enjoy some gravel roads and flowing trails. These are shorts that prove cycling isn't all about skin tight, go faster kit - sometimes casual performance is king.