CycloSportif: Cyclists Look Best When Clothed

Thanks for visiting CycloSportif, your source for après-bike casual apparel and, if you’re in Portland, Oregon, traditional Belgian waffles. We want to keep you comfortably clothed and well-fed before and after your ride.

LOCATIONS

The CycloSportif tent will be at all of the major cyclocross races in the Pacific Northwest, including the Cross Crusade, the U.S. Grand Prix of Cyclocross and the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships. We’ve got everything you’d want to wear when the ride is over and we’ll have a warm Belgian waffle with Nutella waiting for you. We plan to open a café (Belgian waffles, Belgian frites, Belgian beer, mmmm….) and clothing boutique after cyclocross season. Check back or come by the tent for updates!

CLOTHING

We’ve got a hand-picked selection of clothing for your après-bike needs. Here’s a short list of the brands and items we carry:

CYCLOSPORTIF jerseys.

SWOBO knickers, wool polos, men’s and women’s t-shirts and wool riding caps.

CASTELLI polos, mechanic shirts, track jackets/trainers, wool sweaters, wool jerseys, wool socks, thermolite socks, beanies and hats.

SPORTFUL team italia track jackets/trainers and hats.

VANDERKITTEN t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, track jackets/trainers, wool cycling caps and beanies.

ART BY OPSAL t-shirts, polos and posters.

SWIFTWICK merino wool socks.

PORTLAND CYCLEWEAR wool sweaters and jerseys.

REIGN t-shirts.

Below are photos of our clothes. Send us photos of you wearing something you bought at CycloSportif and we’ll put you on the website.

Castelli Vigorelli Track Jacket ($80, cotton). Makes me feel like Eddy Merckx (off the bike of course, where he was king of style). CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Swobo Bike Pile T-Shirt ($27, cotton). This shirt makes Patrick happy. It can work for you, too. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

CycloSportif long sleeve jersey (black, $58). Long-sleeve jersey for your riding pleasure. I just had to design one I liked. I hope you like it, too. Check the waffle in the back pocket - you’ll never bonk. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Reign rifle t-shirts ($27, cotton, assorted colors). Everyone keeps asking - what does it mean? Fixed gear, guy, rifle. Isn’t it obvious? CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Art by Opsal “Ride” T-shirt ($27, cotton). Check out that stitched-on applique. Rad. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Art by Opsal Flanders Passion Polo ($44, cotton, gray). Need we say more? Tony’s a lucky guy. Sweet Flanders flag on the right chest, charging Flahutes on the left hip. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Art by Opsal Italia Passion T-shirt ($27, cotton). Rumor has it that Mario Cipollini saw this t-shirt and bought one immediately. Available in a polo as well ($44) with Italian flag on the right chest and cyclist graphic on the lower left torso. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Art by Opsal Dope Kills Sport and Flanders Passion t-shirts (cotton, $27). These are intense. So are the subjects. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Swobo Ciclistas Urbanos (cotton, soft black, $30). Black. Skeleton. Bike. That about sums it up. Oh, and water-based ink. Something new from Swobo and it makes the print look really, really good.

Swobo Mucho Sweeto T-shirt (cotton, marshland (shown) or tin cup, $27). Wherever your life may be headed, a bike is careening down your shirt.

Swobo Sunday Bobby ($80, wool, gray). Hello, I must be going. Chain link stitched on the sleeve and Swobo logo on the back of your non-courier bag shoulder. Hemmed sleeve and collar (nothing ribbed here). Soft, soft merino wool. These guys are all about the details. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Swobo J-mak Knickers (brown or black, cotton, $95). Imagine the best pair of Carhartts. Make them organic cotton. Add some cargo pockets. Then cut them off at the calf so you never get chainring marks on them. Ta-da. J-mak knickers. You don’t always have to be a knicker person, but it’s really great to have a pair when you want them.

Castelli Diamond Knit beanie (colors shown, $20). Apres-ski, apres-bike, apres-anytime you want. Thick weave, perfect with a coffee and a scone or a beer and a pizza. A big thanks to my very patient model Roark, my 15-yr-old Weimaraner. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Castelli stripe beanie (colors shown plus black below, $20). This is the best winter hat with a full fleece liner. Castelli scorpion on one side, Castelli script on the other. In case you are wondering, Roark did not move during all of these pictures.

Castelli simple beanie ($20, wool and acrylic). Fits cyclocross-crazy kids and adults. Brown doesn’t get muddy. Ok, it just doesn’t show mud. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Swobo Merino Wool Gloves (black, $22). Merino wool = soft. Merino wool = warm(er), even when wet. Hang loose signs on the palms? Well, only your coffee cup and your handlebars will know unless you choose to reveal them. These would be perfect as liner gloves, too. Put a pair of ragg wool gloves on top and keep these underneath. Your hands will want to give you a hug. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Castelli Mechanic Shirt (cotton/lycra, $60). I admit, I saw this shirt and thought “hmm, part bowling, part formula one.” And then I immediately bought one for myself. Note: It fits tight. That’s what the lycra is for. Order up (or down) based on how you want it to look. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Sportful Italia Track Jacket (94% poly, 6% cotton, $80). The Italian national team - consistently voted “most stylish national team.” Here is the track jacket for the Squadra Azurra. Skoda Autos, F.C.I. and Sportful patches and stitching discretely placed around the main attraction - the subtle ITALIA on front and back. Fit is slim and the material is on the lighter side. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Castelli Retro Sweater (70% wool, 30% acrylic, $100). A great tribute to old-school wool jerseys. Not too much to say because it really speaks for itself. Simple. Oh yeah - no back pockets. Wear a jersey underneath when you’re on the bike if you need some pockets, and wear it with jeans without looking like you are wearing a jersey. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Castelli Macchiato Sweater (80% wool, 20% acrylic, $90). When Italians design cardigans, this is the result - pure style. Note the Italian flag stitching on the right handwarmer pocket - just to remind you where style comes from. Fit is a little big and long - wear it over another shirt or wool turteneck and hop on the moped to motorpace your buddies or just head to the store. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Castelli San Remo Polo (100% cotton, $40). Another moto/formula one-inspired piece from Castelli. There is a connection between Milan and San Remo but it’s not a straight line - it’s a beautiful bike race. Italian flag and Castelli patches above stitched Castelli script. One of my favorites. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten cycling cap ($22, wool). Available in white houndstooth (shown), brown houndstooth, checkerboard (shown), and green plaid (shown). Check the tattoo on Anna’s bicep. Anna’s very strong bicep. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Reversible Beanie ($20, wool/acrylic). Available in (1) brown/orange (shown), (2) white/pink and (3) green/grey (reverse is camo!). That’s right, reversible! Your sleeping dog will be none the wiser and equally happy in stripes or argyle. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Fixies T-shirt (houndstooth, $27). Fixed-geared bikes. Good friends call them “fixies.” Obsessive people want them on t-shirts. We are here to enable your obsession. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Track Jacket (navy or brown, cotton, $44). Few things feel better after a long ride than nice fuzzy cotton. Zip it up and eat. Recovery drink or hamburger - that’s up to you. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Women’s Cycling Sweatshirt (brown, cotton, $44). Track jacket too formal for you? Head straight to the couch with this raglan-sleeve sweatshirt. Longer cuffs on sleeve and waist, great VK logo on the chest. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Enter the Dragon t-shirt (cotton, $27). Just when you thought it was safe. Check the dragon on the left side of the torso. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Camo Waffle T-shirt (camo, cotton, $29). Don’t wear this mountain biking during hunting season unless you strap a boom box to your handlebars. You’ve been warned. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Camo T-shirt (pink camo, $27). This is as playful as it gets. Rough edges, visible stitching and, in case you didn’t notice, pink camo. Yep, gals like this t-shirt a lot. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Vanderkitten Tattoo Vintage T (cotton, $27). Frayed super-soft fabric, colored tattoo print on the chest. Feels good. Kick up the boots and relax. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Portland Cyclewear Merino Wool Jerseys (100% merino wool, SALE! $50-$55). Horizontal panels, vertical panels, long sleeve, short sleeve, plain or with flock and/or embroidery. Like Persian rugs, only a lot more useful. Wool stays warm when it’s wet, cool when you’re hot and super stylish all the time. CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE.

Swiftwick Dand Socks (60% merino wool + 30% nylon + 10% lycra = 100% badass, $13). There ain’t no better. Somehow they came up with the perfect amount of cushion and warmth. Seriously. Ask anyone who has bought a pair. They always come back to buy a few more. Swiftwick also makes the Woolo version with a 4″ high cuff ($15) if your Achilles needs a warm hug. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Castelli Merino Wool Socks (70% merino, 10% acrylic, 18% stretchy stuff, $13). Another fine sock choice. The feet are slightly less thick than on the Swiftwicks, but the high cuff is slightly thicker. If your shoes can’t handle to much volume, these are the choice for you. And your Achilles will be even warmer. The choice is yours. And the Castelli scorpion does look wicked.

More clothing photos coming soon!

BUYING FROM CYCLOSPORTIF

Currently you may purchase from CycloSportif in two ways:

ONE: Come by the tent at any of the major cyclocross races in the Pacific Northwest, including the Cross Crusade, the U.S. Grand Prix of Cyclocross and the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships. That way you can get a free waffle with your purchase! Yep - buy clothing, get waffle. How great is that?

TWO: Email us and we’d be happy to send you what you want. We’d like to hear from you. And you can have a waffle if you make to the tent.

BECAUSE OF THE FANTASTIC RESPONSE, WE ARE LOOKING TO FIND A PERMANENT LOCATION AFTER CYCLOCROSS SEASON ENDS (AROUND THE FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER). IF YOU SEE A SMALL, COOL SPACE IN PORTLAND PLEASE LET US KNOW!

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you’d like to find out more about CycloSportif or have questions about purchasing clothing, please contact Joshua at info@cyclo-sportif.com or 503|367.0507.

MISCELLANEOUS

Below are photos of the CycloSportif tent at our first race - StarCrossed 2007 at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington. The response was great and we were not expecting such a crazy demand for Belgian waffles - we ran out of mix three times! Luckily, everyone was very patient and very hungry. And very interested in the clothing: Swobo t-shirts and knickers and Castelli sweaters and hats were the popular items.

Waffle irons ready for action.

The line for waffles!

Did you stop by the tent and have a tasty Belgian waffle or pick up some great clothing? Feel free to let us know and add a comment below!