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Bicycling Australia’s 2023/24 Summer Kit Guide 

A selection of standout Spring & Summer kit from some of the top local apparel companies.

Cinettica Cycling

The 2023/24 Base Layer –

Lightweight, soft, and with outstanding moisture transfer, this is Cinettica’s ‘Classic Base layer’. Like all Cinettica gear it can be purchased at 99 Bikes stores and www.99bikes.com.au

Nothing beats Australian-based Cinettica’s Classic base layer, it’s a garment which offers a seamless design giving the rider superior fit and performance.

It feels soft against the skin and aids in temperature regulation which is critical to your performance and comfort during your ride.

Features

  • Performance Fit- designed to sit firmly against the body without restricting movement.
  • Lightweight, breathable and quick drying.
  • Flat stitched seams 
The classic Cinettica base layer – available online or at your local 99 Bikes outlet.

Cinettica Classic Vest

Lightweight, windproof and water repellent. These stylish cycling vests help keep you warm without slowing you down. They are designed to be snug fitting while offering protection against the cold wind and showers.

Features –

  • Performance Fit- designed to sit firmly on the body without restricting movement.
  • Water repellent and windproof.
  • Lightweight high stretch fabric.
  • Breathable and quick drying.
  • Flat stitched seams to keep chafing away.
  • Elasticised laser cut gripper on hips for comfort.
  • Full length hidden nylon coil zipper

Available online and at 99 Bikes stores nationwide – more at www.99bikes.com.au

Cinettica Classic Bib Shorts

The Cinettica Classic Bib Shorts have features that make this product exceptional. Yes we’ve tried and extensively tested these knicks and can attest to their Euro-quality, breathability and hard wearing, long-lasting characteristics.

Comfortable when riding long hours and featuring an elastic interface chamois imported from Italy.

Bib Features –

  • Body contoured multi panel construction for superior comfort and fit.
  • Italian Elastic Interface endurance chamois for comfort, breathability and moisture wicking.
  • Reflective trims for visibility.
Cinettica’s Pro Nix – all day comfort and perfectly designed for long hit days in the saddle.

Classic Pro Nix

The Cinettica Pro Nix have features that make this product exceptional. Comfortable when riding long hours and feature an Italian chamois is imported from Italy. 

Features –

  • Multi panel construction for superior comfort and fit.
  • Italian Dolomiti chamois

Cinettica can be purchased at 99 Bikes stores and www.99bikes.com.au

Cinettica Short Sleeved Breakaway Jersey 

Break away from the pack in this eye-catching performance jersey. Made with superb fabrics, these lightweight, second skin jerseys are the most comfortable jerseys. Beautifully cut, featuring high stretch fabrics that provide excellent breathability and moisture wicking, flat seams and laser cut grippers. 

Features –

  • Performance Fit – a fitted jersey to sit firmly without restricting movement.
  • Lightweight 4-way high stretch fabric, breathable & quick drying + 3 rear pockets + reflective trim
Cinettica Cycling’s Breakaway short sleeved jersey.

Cinettica Classic socks – 7”

Lightweight and comfortable and feel great against the skin. The Classic 7” socks are the perfect accessory for any cycling enthusiast. Breathable in-step area to guarantee maximum comfort.

Features –

  • Performance fit & 95% nylon / 5% elastane + quick drying
  • Extra wide cuff + elastic arch band
  • Cinettica can be purchased at 99 Bikes stores and www.99bikes.com.au

BOWY Active

Men’s and women’s kit from the BOWY Active range.

Bib Shorts For Men & Women

Designed with attention to detail and utilizing premium materials for exceptional elasticity, breathability, and moisture-wicking capabilities, our bib shorts offer an unmatched riding experience allowing you to perform at your highest level.

Avoid chafing and discomfort with our 3D moulded high density chamois. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, our Bib Shorts guarantee the perfect fit. Push boundaries, explore the outdoors and create memories with BOWY Bib Shorts.

Keep your eyes out for BOWY’S NEW cargo bib shorts that are out now!

BOWY Active Bib Shorts For Men & Women have an RRP of $95 and are available from www.bowyactive.com/products/bib-shorts

BOWY have designed unique and eye catching cycling apparel- full details on their website (link below).

BOWY Active Cycling Jerseys For Men & Women

To perform at your best, you need to look and feel your best. BOWY Cycling Jerseys are crafted with attention to detail, ensuring functionality and a perfect fit. Our jerseys are made from high-quality materials that offer breathability, moisture-wicking properties, and enhanced airflow to keep you cool and dry throughout your rides. 

BOWY cycling jerseys are a pro cut design with a simple colour palette that will allow you to mix and match with any bib shorts or knicks. Our light weight cycling jersey has all the premium features like YKK full length zipper, added mesh panels in all the right places, 3 rear pockets for all your belongings and a waist-gripper that’ll keep your cycling jersey in place throughout the whole ride. 

Keep your eyes out for BOWY’S NEW female jerseys launching soon!

BOWY Active Cycling Jerseys For Men & Women have an RRP of just $65 and are available from www.bowyactive.com/collections/cycling-jerseys

Brooklyn Project from Ventou is a well established brand that have earned themselves a solid reputation over the years.

Brooklyn Project

The Brooklyn Project collection is designed with the mandate to provide aesthetically sharp apparel pieces at exceptional value by purchasing ‘direct from the manufacturer’.  

Pro Jerseys

The Pro Jerseys are made in their solar powered production facility in Melbourne. Using Italian fabrics which are light, breathable and produce vibrant colours, Swiss power bands keep the jersey perfectly positioned on long rides. 

The Pro jersey is cut to suit the everyday rider who wants to look the part without feeling restricted by ‘Pro cut’ sizing. Even better is the 2XS-5XL size range. 

The have an RRP of $139 and are available from www.ventou.com.au

The super impressive Brooklyn Project Pro+ Bibs.

Pro Bibs+

The Pro+ Bibs are hand made using embossed fabric from Italian supplier MITI. A high lycra count in the fabric provides greater compression to aid blood flow and recovery. The Pro+ features the new long distance chamois with high density foam (120kg/m3).

The chamois is contoured to mould to your body in the saddle reducing friction while carbon threading and perforated foam provide antibacterial properties and breathability.

Comfort tech bib strap, laser cut Italian bands and reflective strips included. Suitable for 5+ hours in the saddle. 

$189RRP

You can purchase online via www.ventou.com.au

CYCOLOGY

Instantly recognisable, Cycology are a popular and well established Aussie kit company.

SECRET GARDEN LIGHTWEIGHT LONG SLEEVE SUMMER JERSEY

Be seen and be safe. Key design pillars at Cycology. This hand drawn design was inspired from all of nature’s earthly delights. Rich colours on this short sleeve jersey contrast to make you standout. Safety and fashion meet in this design, making it a classic best seller in the Cycology range. 

The long sleeves act as an excellent sun block, protecting skin from UV rays and preventing the need for regular sun scream application. Constructed from lightweight high stretch fabric that delivers excellent breathability and sweat-wicking performance to keep you cool and comfortable. For added ventilation a full-length front zipper leaves you in control of airflow, letting you regulate body temperature easily.

Key features –

  • 3 rear pockets + 1 zippered with reflective trim
  • Full length YKK zipper
  • UPF 50+ fabric treatment
  • 4 way stretch panels
  • Performance close fitting design

Long Sleeve Lightweight Performance Fit Jerseys  – RRP $139.95

RECYCLED CARGO BIBS AND SHORTS IN BLACK AND NAVY

Our Cargo Bib Shorts are ideally suited for all-day rides and feature extra carrying capacity for your adventures. Constructed using recycled materials, and made to an OEKO-TEX® standard, the distinctive features are the two side leg pockets and the two pockets at the rear.

Cycology’s recycled bib shorts feature handy outer pockets.

The pockets are easily accessible and ideal for phone, food, tools and extra necessities.

Our Ultra Pad is carefully designed for long distance and features 3 layer high-density Belgian plasma sponge that provides all day riding comfort while optimising saddle position.

Anatomically and ergonomically developed for men with an antimicrobial microfibre top liner made from a blend of nylon and bamboo, to provide advanced low friction comfort for endurance riding.

Key features –

  • Close fitting with body contoured panel construction
  • Made from recycled materials 72% Recycled Nylon + 28% Spandex.
  • Soft seamless elastic bib brace straps with mesh panel on the rear for breathability.
  • Four-way stretch compression fabric.
  • Silicone-infused fabric cuff ensures a firm grip on the legs.
  • Reflective elements on subtle brand logos and rear panel.
  • UPF 50+ rating to provide excellent sun protection.

Cargo Shorts – RRP $179.95

Cargo Bibs – RRP $189.95

CYCOLOGY BIKE GRAFFITI MEN’S AND WOMEN’S JERSEY

Our Graffiti Jersey design evolved from Cycology design Sarina’s doodling on a large piece of paper with pens about life on a bike to become the ultimate bike graffiti.

Fancy a graffiti styled cycling jersey, just one of the many options from Sydney-based Cycology.

The jersey is a close fitting garment with plenty of stretch and UPF 50+ rated so you won’t fry in the sun. 

Key features –

  • 3 rear pockets + 1 zippered with reflective trim
  • Full length YKK zipper
  • UPF 50+ fabric treatment
  • 4 way stretch panels
  • Performance close fitting design

AERO SOCKS

Forget boring socks, get some colour in your life. These printed socks come in 8 different designs. Match existing Cycology kit or start your collection here.

Cycology’s aero socks help follow the bright and colourful theme from head to toe.

With a two-part structure that includes a form fitting aero upper sock for a light compressive, flexible fit and a lower layer for breathability and support. The seam is hidden behind the leg to improve aerodynamics and is reinforced with reflective tape to improve visibility in low light.

Lastly, the 17cm cuff gives the socks a modern contemporary look.

Features –

  • Aerodynamic form fitting upper.
  • One size fits most
  • Reflective tape for increased visibility.
  • Cycology original artwork

RRP $39.95

You can purchase the above gear and more from www.cycologygear.com

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