Over the last few years, the visibility of road cycling as a lifestyle choice has dramatically increased. A growing number of tour companies are leading riders through iconic landscapes across the globe.
Wherever you live, there are probably more clubs and regular rides to choose from that are about pedalling rather than racing. There is also a marked increase in the number of premium clothing companies moving away from a race aesthetic while claiming to give no compromise on performance and fit.
Café du Cycliste is a brand aimed at cyclists who are likely to be motivated more by the lifestyle or by a sense of adventure than by extreme competitive urges. Born in the south of France, the classic styling of the range tips its hat to cyclingâs sporting history; with a testing ground in Nice, on the Côte dâAzur, it's been designed for conditions ranging from warm rides along the Mediterranean coast to long ascents (and descents) in the mountains above.
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The spring/summer 2015 range was released last week. It includes both staple garments and enough accessories and mid-cool weather additions to â in theory â keep you covered in any weather. There's ample choice in the menâs and womenâs lines, with most products designed in size specific options and colours across ranges for both genders.
Below are our first impressions of some of the signature pieces weâre testing.
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