My cycling kit
My bikes:
My “old” bike is a Claude Butler Levante which I’ve had since mid-August 2006, and on which I had done around 9750 miles before I replaced it with…
…My shiny “new” bike, which is a Cube Axial WLS Comp 2009 that I’ve had since Spring 2009, and it rocks!
My bike’s bits:
- Saddle: I did have a Selle Italia 2007 Lady Gel Flow, which did many thousands of miles, and needed replacing. So I now have a Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow and it rocks! It’s even better than the last one
- Wheels: Fulcrum 7s relegated to winter use – Pro-Lite Braccianos for summer (which rock!).
- Tyres: Winter: Continental Grand Prix 4 Season Fold – at least my third set. Summer: Schwalbe Ultremo ZX Evolution with blue stripes.
My current cycling kit is as follows:
- Helmet : Giro Indicator in Black/Pewter – my fourth one – I’ve cracked three (but not my head!) and swear by them For summer, courtesy of the lovely people at Madison, I have a Giro Saros helmet.
- Scarf: various assorted Buffs.
- Hat: Rapha Winter Hat - can’t believe I never used hats before and wouldn’t be without it now!
- Sunglasses: BBB Winner Team Edition which rock.
- Shrug: Terry Bolero black fleece lined shrug (beats arm warmers every time!)
- Jerseys – many and varied! Rapha Condor Sharp Team Issue Winter Jersey in black. Rapha long sleeved jersey in blue. Rapha Etape Acte s/s jersey. Rapha Galibier s/s jersey (hey, I’ve done it, I’m entitled).
- Jacket: Gore Bike Wear Contest SO Women’s Cycling Jacket in blue/white
- Tights: Gore Ladies Sportive Windstopper Tights with Pad in black.
- Shorts: Pearl Izumi Symphony Short with blue tri, and Rapha Women’s shorts.
- Gloves: Specialized BG Gel Womens 2009 mitts in the summer; Planet X Winter Cycling gloves in winter, obviously! And Defeet Dura gloves as over gloves for chilly descents and in-between days
- Socks: Defeet Woolie Boolies
- Overshoes – Pro Tarmac H20 Overshoes - even better than the Endura ones I used to swear by.
- Base layers from Lidl and Aldi!
