R&D – Ultimate Cold Weather Kit

Let’s face it, most of our winter rides are done when it’s dry and ideally sunny, there’s nothing better than escaping on a cold, crisp winter day. There are lots of winter products on the market that are primarily aimed at waterproofing, for rides in the rain, these tend to have breathability issues as many of …

The Glove Guide

Gloves, one of the most important winter essentials! Keeping your hands warm is vital not just for comfort but to make sure you have full control of the bike. With 7 different gloves to choose from in the Sportful collection it’s easy to get a little confused so we’ve put together a guide to help you …

WINTER GEAR GUIDE

When the temperatures drop, the days get shorter and the weather a little less pleasant it’s often hard to find motivation to keep riding your bike. In the past one of the big barrier to getting out in winter was comfort, either you got cold and wet or you overheated wearing bulky clothing that wouldn’t …

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 …