Just because you have a women's kit doesn't mean you have a kit for women.
Acht Supply is an Italian tech wear company making strong design prepared to ride. The beauty of Acht Supply, and why I am drawn to their products so much, is the simplicity of the graphic design in combination with the color choices. It's a designer's dream, really. A kind of "Why didn't I think of... Continue Reading →
Total Women's Cycling beat me to an excellent interview with MTB clothing kit company, Flare Clothing Co., started by Hannah Myers. For women, by women! Read the interview here.
YES. It's a thing and you will be glad you know of it. Even Bicycling Magazine reviewed them as amazingly warm socks for cycling. Just because it's cold doesn't mean you can't ride. Commute to work warm, early morning mountain shred cozy, coffee stop and the only table left is outside - you got this.... Continue Reading →
#SAKO7 is a range of socks and cycling apparel created by Sean Sakinofsky, a road cyclist originally from Cape Town, South Africa. The name SAKO7 comes from his nickname, Sako, and his lucky number 7. It started with socks, and so the slogan is the root of all creation: 'The socks maketh the kit' All... Continue Reading →
MBwear is an Italian sock brand and sportwear company founded by pro cyclist Marco Bandiero. Never shying away from color and pattern, they are known for their lightweight material that incorporates some stretch and antibacterial properties. With so many to choose from, MBwear will have #sockdoping on lockdown for you. What is your favorite MB cycling... Continue Reading →
CyclingTips did a feature on Stella Wu, founder of Velo Saddles, a company that makes almost every in-house brand of bike company saddle. An interesting look at a woman who has influenced the bike industry more than anyone else in the past few decades despite how little known she remains.
Oxeego Sport Socks is out of Italy so you can already guess that the fit and feel will be of excellent quality. They think about the sock as a tool for an athlete, and consider more aspects of its function and form than most sock companies. Carlo was very kind to take some time out... Continue Reading →
LARGA is a collection of socks that are made in the USA and designed by Patrick Jacinto. A college varsity swimmer, turned tri-athlete who fell in love with the sport of cycling. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines and now living with his wife and 3 children in Los Angeles, CA. Patrick together with his wife... Continue Reading →
Matt Hawkins in the master behind the curtain of Ridge Supply Socks. A compelling story of injury on the bike brings him to see a passion through to fruition and Ridge Supply was born. The now almost iconic Skyline sock resembles the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains of the east coast, the country's most beautiful mountain... Continue Reading →
It's a bit old but since we just posted about Betty Designs, it's relevant to understanding the background of the aesthetic and philosophy behind the brand. http://www.witsup.com/betty-designs-where-runway-fashion-meets-sport/
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