There’s a chill in the air, the days are getting shorter and the leaves are dropping, Autumn is here. Time to put some of the ultralight kit back in the wardrobe and get the layers out. The in between seasons can be difficult to dress for, early morning starts at sub 10°C temperatures with dew …
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Milano – Sanremo: The Classicissima
Milan Sanremo – an odd race… extremely long, yet often finishes in a sprint… mostly flat, yet features 3 three climbs designed to make it harder for the sprinters… finishes in a sunny beach resort, yet famed for terrible weather… The first editions of the race were notable for their extreme cold, the first race …
Red Hot – The Fiandre Extreme NeoShell Jacket
Fire Red is “this” season’s colour and features throughout the AW15 Sportful Fiandre line. This punchy, highly visible colour way is the perfect antidote to the contrasting gunmetal grey backdrop that is the winter. Physiologically speaking the colour red has always been therapeutically associated with stimulating body and mind. So add some “fire” to it …
We Thrive On Harsh Winters
“We thrive on harsh winters” – Taylor Tulip-Close / Late November 2014 This is one “ballsy” statement but say it enough times and you start to believe it; before you know it you’re clipped in and ready to roll. It’s the encouragement to get me out the door when common sense should prevail. It’s raining; …
Fiandre on Holiday – The Weather Forecast Becomes Obsolete
It’s probably every cyclist’s worst nightmare and no doubt any holiday maker, seeking winter sunshine and warmth…. A forecast that shows heavy rain and inclement weather… Hearts and heads set on soaking up some rays would be met with rain-drenched weather… The sunshine state of California had seen months of warm, dry, winter weather until …