As Jesus Hernandez crossed the line on the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit in Abu Dhabi last weekend it signaled the end of an era. The last Tinkoff rider in the team’s last ever race. Dressed in the retro yellow, white and black kit designed to recall the team’s original colours, it was an emotional …
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Best of 2015 – Sportful Moments
It’s that time of year again when we reflect on everything that happened over the last 12 months in the Sportful world, looking back it’s been a good year! Here’s our top 10 ‘Sportful Moments’ for 2015 1. World Champion – Peter Sagan. Kitting out the world champion is always special for a clothing …
What’s Cooler Than Cool? Custom Kit
Of all the things that a cyclist can own, a custom kit of your own design has to be up there in the pecking order of “must have’s”… Sharing this experience with friends (preferably one’s that ride bikes!) is second to none. A “new kit day” as we all know – is a good …
The Fiandre Light Wind Jersey – It’s Called A Jersey But It’s Like A Jacket?!
There’s no getting away from it, the seasonal change has happened, summer seems a distant memory, the clocks have changed, shorter days lay ahead. While many maybe seeking a rest, an opportunity to put the bike away for a few weeks… autumn is the best kept secret for those cyclist’s that continue to ride… Those …
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; …
Tinkoff-Saxo unveils eye-catching Tour de France kit
Tinkoff-Saxo’s nine riders will tackle the season’s landmark race wearing a kit by Sportful that blends the team’s colors with those of its popular camouflage training kit. With less than a month left until the start of the world’s most famous and prestigious cycling race, Tinkoff-Saxo and its partner Sportful are pleased to present a …
Riding with Daniele Bennati
Normal. That’s how it feels working with some of the most amazing athletes in the world. I guess we’ve become numbed to it since we try hard to be close to the riders at Tinkoff Saxo so that we can respond to their needs and to foster the kind of informal communication that leads to …
BODYFIT PRO ALLA NOVECOLLI
Cosa fa di una maglia un mito?….averla forse indossata in un occasione particolare ed aver raggiunto con lei un traguardo? Ecco in breve la storia della Bodyfit Pro di Sportful che i concorrenti della Nove Colli si troveranno nel loro pacco gara fra pochissimi giorni. What makes a legendary kit? Perhaps it’s the victories that have …
20 years since our first Giro victory
Assisi -May 14th, 1995 The 2nd stage of the 78th Giro d’Italia was a short 19km individual time trial, the Maglia Rosa going into the stage, Mario Cipollini, well known for his talents as a powerful sprinter (less so for his ability to finish grand tours) was unlikely to hold on to the lead. All eyes were on …
Finding Fast – TTT testing in the tunnel
These days everyone has ‘aero’ looking clothing, tight fit, shiny fabrics, strange grooves, stuff that looks fast… but what if it’s not? Common sense would suggest that your average skinsuit should be faster than wearing a jersey and shorts – but we’ve tested some in the windtunnel that are not only slower than our R&D …