Paris. New York. Milan. September ushers in fashion weeks around the world, so it seems only fitting that the round up should follow suit. We’ve three collections on the catwalk this week, encompassing gravel riding and indoor training, alongside some well-suited accessories.
MAAP’s new Alt_Road collection sees the Australian apparel brand head along the path less travelled for another drop of its adventure-ready clothing. There’s a nod to hikes and hill walks here as well as the usual staples. Rapha too goes off-road in search of inspiration for its latest limited-edition collection, while Le Col creates a line dedicated to turbo training and gym work.
No fashion show is complete without some bags and Ortlieb’s bikepacking set in a special-edition colourway looks suitably high-end…
MAAP’s takes an alternative road in pursuit of adventure
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The gravel/bikepacking/adventure scene has not only given birth to a wealth of new bicycles and related components but to an entire cycling wardrobe too. MAAP were fairly early adopters of clothing dedicated to ‘off-the-beaten path’ adventures – although we’re not sure that was meant to include K-Pop – return with a third installment of its Alt_Road collection.
While the line-up includes what MAAP calls “expedition-tested stalwarts from drops 1 and 2”, such as the Thermal Vest and Jacket (both in fresh colours), there are new items too.
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Perhaps most notable is The Alt_Road Lightweight Anorak. Drawing inspiration from traditional ‘over the head’ hiking jackets, where the lack of zip helps to improve protection against wet and wild weather, it uses taped seams and has a claimed waterproof rating of 10k. MAAP says despite being constructed using a durable triple-layered material it’s light enough to stash away with ease and is designed to work just as well off the bike as on.
Other items of the latest collection include Cargo Bibs, Tech Tees and Legionnaire’s Caps, as well as another returning favourite, the Alt_Road Jersey, which is made with a blend of fabrics, including MAAP’s proprietary NATURALMATCH tech.
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Le Col gets ready for indoor training season
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Depending on your outlook, training indoors is either a necessity bought on by fading daylight and an increasingly dodgy weather forecast or a fundamental part of your cycling routine no matter the season. Either way, if you spend a…