Riding a bike is meant to get you – and even keep you – in shape. But while riders do come in all shapes and sizes, clothing does not. Often time most cycling attire is designed for those ready to wear yellow in the Tour de France, so larger riders are left with fewer options.
Seeing this need for clothing for the larger set is Fat Lad at the Black – or FLAB – a new clothing line launched by three Yorkshire cyclists. Designed in the U.K. it is made in Italy and is aimed at Mamils (Middle aged men in Lycra). So enjoy the extra beer after the ride, or go back for another burrito. These clothes will have you covered – just don’t over do it too much.
Cycling attire looks great when you’re riding a bike. However, as we’ve long noted what might look good on the bike looks anything but good off the bike, and utterly inappropriate at work. While cycling shorts have really no place at the office, neither does a team jersey.
Bike manufacturer might just be living up to its name for 2013 as the company looks to roll out a line of attire that could be truly specialized for the type of riding one does. Leading the way are shorts that include new chamois pads (above). The Roubaix and SL chamois are designed for two very different styles of riding with the blue SL actually being the more aggressive for when the pelvis is often titled forward; whereas the red RBX is for more upright riding.
Fall is in the air, Thanksgiving is around the corner and soon it will be winter. But that just means that spring is around the corner, as indicated by the Antigua Spring 2013 Women’s Collection that offers a fresh new color palette that will surely brighten up the place after the long gray winter.
