The changing of the seasons has prompted a poetic press release from Slovakian brand Isadore. "Autumn has its own charm," they muse; "golden trees, foggy mornings, crispy leaves under your wheels. And the wind. For cyclists, it is one of the most unfavorable conditions, so be ready for it."
If that change of tone seemed a bit abrupt, well so can autumnal weather - and as cyclists, the boy scouts' motto of "be prepared" is sound advice. So what have pro cyclists Martin and Peter Velits and their Isadore team cooked up to see us through this treacherous season of crispy leaves?
The Long Sleeve Shield jersey is a dapper wrapper for your upper half. The construction is a merino-rich blend, with the twist being a windproof panel on the chest to protect your frontage from chill winds.
Elsewhere Isadore's trademark geography teacher's elbow patches make a welcome return, and there's a full-length zip and the usual array of rear pockets.
There's even cable routing for headphones, so if you want to drown out the wind in your ears with the dulcet tones of Robert Donat reading Keats, well now you can.
The Shield jersey is available in men's and women's versions, in various colours designed to complement nature's palette. The price is €169.00.
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