When performance meets style
Style and apparel is important to us because if we look good, we feel good. I choose to believe that some of us who are passionate about style and fashion, are a little artist ourselves which use their body as a canvas and the clothes and shoes as paint, and when we dress up we combine all the bits and pieces and form a masterpiece. Cycology is well known for their colorful kits and unique and abstract designs, invented by their own talented designer Sarina.
Established in 2011, Cycology Clothing is a creative brand inspired by their passion in cycling. Their cycling clothing is made of the highest quality fabrics and their prints have a soft feel that age with style. There are casual and technical cycling wear featuring original hand drawn or painted graphics by their resident artist who practices obsessively what she preaches, draws, sketches, paints.
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So, Ladies, it’s time to put away the arm warmers and go for something even warmer. Thankfully Australian brand Cycology have some great designs to help you to stay stylish this winter and into early spring.
My own personal favorites within the Cycology long sleeve jersey range are: The Velosophy, Day of the Living (red), White rose and Marrakesh. Best of all they already match your bib shorts and go well with the Cycology bib tights too.
The Cycology long sleeved jerseys are made from a thicker and more insulating 2 way stretch fabric than their short sleeve versions. There’s a brushed fleece inner lining to keep you warm and snug, yet despite thicker material, the designs are still tight fighting due to the well thought out panels and cut. The raglan sleeves are likewise close fitting and well finished at the cuff, without restricting movement. At the rear, there’s a silicone hem gripper which helps to keep jersey in place. Reflective piping in front panel seams also is a neat little addition, providing extra safety on the road.
The jersey comes with 3 rear pockets and a small zipped pocket for food or valuables. The pockets are they nice and tight and have enough space to fit necessary things like food (bars, bananas), wind jacket, phone, even a bottle.
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The zipper is full length and strong, tucked away with a neat element of cloth sewn into the design and the collar is high cut to keep out the cold. The collar is comfortable, not too tight so you won’t feel strangled. The length is enough to keep you warm but if you want extra warmth you could complete the outfit with a stylish neck warmer.
For me personally, the fit is perfect, considering that I’m quite tall and slim and it’s difficult for me to find kit that fits perfectly especially around the waist. But the Cycology jerseys are long enough and tight just as I like them. They keep the cold and wind out and stay in its place not rolling up.
I’ve been mountain bike riding in Whinlatter this late summer. As you already know, the weather in England can be pretty tricky because it rains so much, so you need to be prepared. The jersey allowed my body to still breathe and it coped really well with the sweat and perspiration. It kept me dry on the climb and warm on the downhill.
What I like most about the gear from Cycology is the design. Finally a range of cycling kits that fit my personality! They are eye catching and cool too.
I feel so lucky and proud to be their ambassador and to have all the cool kits and accessories!!
