Cafe du Cycliste.
A cycling apparel brand started by an athlete and a former world champion canoeist. True to its name, however, it is also a fact that they have opened a cafe for cyclists.
"Cafe du Cycliste" is all about building a place where various cyclists can gather, and releasing high-quality apparel that those cyclists can wear in any situation.
In the beautiful, natural surroundings of the French Riviera along the Mediterranean coast, there must be many kinds of cyclists: those who ride as part of their daily life, those who go out for cycling or touring on weekends, and those who participate in races.
The items from Cafe du Cycliste, created for such people, feature high-performance materials and technical designs based on racing styles, yet their casual look makes them appealing to all cyclists, not just racers.
These are divided into two lines: the Performance series and the Urban series.
The Performance series is the high-performance line within Cafe du Cycliste.
The lineup consists of more functional items that can truly be called cycling jerseys.
Although it uses jersey fabric with a weave similar to a T-shirt, it is a high-performance material made of 100% polyester with excellent moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties.
The texture is different from standard jersey fabrics, evoking an atmosphere of understated, sophisticated casual wear.
The shoulders, shoulder blades, and sides are made of mesh fabric to ensure high breathability.
If you look closely, you can see the attention to detail in the stitching color as well.
This is the women's version of the same model.
Cafe du Cycliste / Performance series
Suzanne Jersey Womens ¥15,750
COLOR : Blue , White
There are a few points where the pattern differs slightly from the men's version, but the highlight is the red gingham check inside the cuffs.
It looks great when rolled up like this.
Cafe du Cycliste / Performance series
Henriette Jersey S/S ¥13,650
COLOR : Grey , Burgundy
Henriette Jersey Womens S/S ¥13,650
COLOR : Burgundy
This is also part of the Performance series, but it has a slightly looser silhouette compared to the "Suzanne Jersey."
It's a stand-collar polo shirt with back pockets... the fabric is a pique knit like a polo shirt, but like the "Suzanne Jersey," it is made of 100% polyester with high moisture-wicking and quick-drying capabilities.
Reflective tape is sewn onto the stitching above the center back pocket.
And a vest like this has also been released.
Cafe du Cycliste / Performance series
Madeleine Vest ¥12,600
COLOR : Blue
Made of water-repellent and windproof material, the back is mesh to ensure breathability, and the lower part of the mesh is left unstitched so you can reach directly into the jersey's back pockets underneath.
What's characteristic, however, is the elastic sewn into the upper waist.
It creates a sleek silhouette and minimizes the wind flap often found with such garments.
Since it is light and thin at 100g, you can fold it up tightly and fit it easily into a jersey back pocket.
And now, the Urban series.
These items are for people who ride their bikes casually and comfortably in their daily lives.
Cafe du Cycliste / Urban series
Simone Jersey S/S
The materials differ depending on the color, and there is a difference in price as well.
COLOR :
Blue ¥15,750
Grey ¥16,800
The fabric for the Blue version is 57% nylon and 43% merino wool, while the Grey version is 67% merino wool and 33% polyester.
I can't say one is definitively "better," but the Blue feels lighter and cooler, while the Grey has a stronger merino wool texture and feels more moisture-absorbent.
The back pockets are arranged side-by-side from the center to the right, and the far right one is finished with a button and a small decorative detail.
The Urban series also includes pants in the lineup.
The fabric is light, thin, and cool, with plenty of stretch.
The main material is cotton, giving it a nice texture, and it also features water repellency and breathability.
The hem is finished with a double cuff, and the right back pocket has an additional pocket provided above the one where the flap is visible.
The upper pocket has a hidden reflective flap that can be secured with the button on the lower pocket.
There is still so much more to tell, but why not come and see them for yourself?
The rainy season has started in the Tokai region, but tomorrow, Sunday, looks like a perfect day for cycling.
Why not put on some Cafe du Cycliste, ride your bike to the sea—even if it's not the Mediterranean—break a sweat, and feel the sea breeze?
These items have just arrived, and the lineup is truly exciting. Please come by and take a look; I'm sure you'll feel your heart race.
yanakku
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