Circles' classic winter outerwear, the SWRVE Deck Jacket

 
I recently participated in the Tokai Cyclocross in Ono Gokurakuji, my second race of the season.

The course was tricky, with a mix of straights and off-camber sections, but personally, I was able to ride it with the same feeling I get from my regular gravel rides, so I think I managed to achieve a fairly good result. That said, I didn't quite make the grade to move up in class. I'm aiming to get that promotion this weekend at Aichi Bokujo, so please cheer me on! And I definitely won't lose to the assassin from Tokyo!!!
 

 
Now, in line with this time of year when you need a warm and functional outer layer for cyclocross spectating, not to mention your daily rides and commutes, I recently introduced the BLIND CHIC. Gorilla Jacket. Actually, there is an outer layer that has been loved as a winter staple for even longer than that, and it's the DECK JACKET from SWRVE.
 

【 SWRVE 】Deck Jacket / ¥22,800 (excl. tax)

 
SWRVE focused on softshell material just like the BLIND CHIC. Gorilla Jacket (they were probably the first cycle apparel manufacturer to do so, weren't they?). They realized that softshell material, which keeps out rain and wind while offering the stretch needed to ride comfortably, is a great fit for both urban cycling and outdoor activities. And, as you’d expect from an apparel maker based in Los Angeles, SWRVE has adopted a design inspired by the N-1 (deck jacket) worn by U.S. Navy crewmen from World War II (1939–45) to the Korean War (1950–53).
 

　
Although it's a loose-fitting pattern, it fully covers functional parts like underarm ventilation and back pockets, and rather than feeling delicate, I think it has an image of something you can use roughly. I’ve been using one myself for four or five years, and it's still going strong this year without a single complaint. I also wash it without any hesitation.

　
This time, we've selected colors that are easy to use for commuting and other scenes, such as black, navy, olive, and gray. It's a convenient item that's sure to become a favorite, so please come by the store to try one on!
　
　

　
And it's a jam-packed weekend of events with our -NEW YEAR’S ALLEY CAT- on Saturday and our -BIKE TO Tokai CX- on Sunday. You can find the details here. The weather looks good, so if you have time, we hope to see you there!