Black Friday cycling clothes: good deals on the road

What does the cycling clothing route of Black Friday include?

The jerseys make up the largest family, from short sleeves to thermal jerseys, including base layers. The shorts range from short to long, with or without straps. The jackets cover windproof, waterproof, softshells, and vests, while the gloves include mitts as well as winter models, and the textile accessories include socks, shoe covers, arm warmers, hats, and caps.

Dressing according to temperature: the layering principle

A cycling outfit is built in layers. Close to the skin, a base layer wicks away sweat; on top, the jersey; finally, depending on the weather, a windproof vest, a softshell, or a waterproof jacket. In changing weather, arm warmers and leg warmers can be removed while riding and tucked into a pocket. For winter, long shorts, shoe covers, and insulating gloves protect the extremities, which cool down first.

Size and fit: what cannot be adjusted

Cycling clothes are worn close to the body to avoid flapping in the wind: a race fit is very tight, while a comfort fit offers more room. Compare your measurements, chest, waist, and hip circumference, with the model's size chart rather than your usual size. For shorts, the chamois pad matters as much as the size: it differs between men’s and women’s models and becomes thicker for long distances.

Comparing two discounts on the same item

Before looking at the crossed-out price, check the version, men's or women's, short or long sleeves, with or without straps, and then the target season: the same name line often includes a summer model and a thermal model, whose discounts cannot be compared. At Rogelli, KM and LM in the name indicate short and long sleeves. Outside of promotions, find the entire outfit in the cycling gear. To complete your look, see the helmets and cycling shoes from Black Friday, or the MTB clothing for the trails; the clearance section has the colours from previous collections.

The selected cycling clothing brands

Isadore takes merino wool all the way into its accessories, socks, hats, and headbands, alongside its Signature and Echelon Aero jerseys.

Craft, which originated in Borås, an old textile town in southern Sweden, started with technical underwear that wicks away sweat; its Core Bike SubZ line is designed for the cold.

Rogelli, a Dutch brand taken on by former rider Rini Wagtmans, who wore the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, offers its Signature, Distance, and Essential HI VIS jerseys for high visibility.

Gonso, whose name combines the surname of the Gonser family and that of Onstmettingen, their hometown in the Swabian Jura, has made shorts its specialty, featuring the Sitivo line.

Etxeondo, a Basque brand born in a workshop set up on a farm, names its shorts and jerseys Orhi, Koma, Ixa, or Ondar.

Frequently asked questions

Shorts with straps or without straps?

Shorts with straps stay in place without tightening at the waist, which is an advantage on long rides in a bent position. The model without straps is easier to put on and take off, which many cyclists appreciate during breaks.

Does the Black Friday textile event only last one Friday?

Its heart remains the day after Thanksgiving, but promotions on jerseys, shorts, and jackets run throughout November, as we transition to winter gear.

Is merino suitable for cycling?

This fine wool is valued for its softness and for limiting odours, making it a good choice for base layers, socks, and mid-season jerseys. It does, however, dry slower than synthetic fibres.

What does a high visibility garment offer?

A fluorescent colour that stands out during the day and reflective strips that return light from headlights at night. For rides at dusk, it's a useful complement to bike lights.

How to gift cycling clothing without getting the size wrong?

Discreetly note the size and brand of a cycling item already worn, then compare it with the size chart of the chosen model. If that fails, socks or a hat pose fewer challenges.