There is a real trend in providing cycling apparel that doesn’t feature logos and other artwork, and isn’t skin tight. This new line of apparel offers clothing for those who like to ride to work and don’t want to change when they get there.
The Land’s End Madison Bike Blazer is such a jacket. While we first thought it was inspired by the epic “Madison” track bike races held in Madison Square Garden in the 1920s and 1930s, it was actually named for the bicycle-friendly city in Wisconsin.
Regardless it offers a soft knit body made of premium wool. What makes it cycling friendly is that it features a 14-wale corduroy collar that can stand up to keep the wearer’s neck warm, but underneath is 3M reflective taping to help ensure the wearer is seen at night.
There are also hidden zipper-close back pockets, and internal side zipper pockets with earbud loops up the placket. As Land’s End noted, “we designed this refined blazer with as many cycling jacket features as we could squeeze in without going overboard.” The result is a jacket for those who can ride to work and head straight into a meeting.