News and articles from Prendas Ciclismo
The Pro’s Choice: 20% Off DMT, Shimano, and Mavic This Weekend
Step into the shoes of the pros this weekend at Prendas. Whether you’re chasing the knitted innovation of DMT as seen on the feet of Tadej Pogačar, the relentless precision of the Shimano S-Phyre, or the deep cycling heritage of Mavic, now is the time to upgrade. We’re offering a 20% discount across these three iconic brands to help you find that perfect connection to the pedals. From the cobbles of Flanders to your local Sunday club run, give your feet the WorldTour treatment they deserve.
The Clipless Revolution: How Greg LeMond and LOOK Cycle Changed Cycling Forever
Step back to cycling’s most pivotal era, when Greg LeMond and the La Vie Claire cycling team ushered in a new age of innovation. From the first clipless pedals to iconic Mondrian-inspired kit, discover the story, and ride the legacy.
The Sanremo Spirit: Why the 'Longest Classic' Demands Your Best Bibs
As Milan–San Remo approaches, we explore what makes cycling’s longest one-day race such a unique test of endurance—and why it demands the very best from your kit. From the decisive slopes of the Cipressa and Poggio to the importance of comfort over 290km, discover how the right bib shorts and classic styling can elevate your own long-distance rides.
Prendas' Best-Selling Caps of 2024
With 2024 in the books, we're looking back at your favourite caps of the year. From cult classic movies to the jungle with a whole lot of Italian flair, check out our best-sellers and grab a new cap!
Vas-y Barry! Hoban wins Ghent-Wevelgem for Gan Mercier Hutchinson
In an extract from his autobiography, Vas-y Barry, the only British winner of Ghent-Wevelgem, Barry Hoban tells how he won the cobbled classic in 1974, beating Eddy Merckx and the cream of Belgian cycling.
Our Best Selling Caps of 2023
We know caps here at Prendas Ciclismo, and we know that you love all the styles we have on offer. So every year, we look back at our best-selling cycling caps for the previous year for you to discover a few new styles. Is your favourite cycling cap featured on our list? Read on and see!
The Ultimate Domestique: A profile of TI-Raleigh’s Henk Lubberding
A profile of the TI-Raleigh team’s Henk Lubberding. For 15 years Lubberding worked in the engine room of manager Peter Post’s teams; first with TI-Raleigh, then with Panasonic. He was the perfect team man, a super-domestique and more.
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Why We're Crowdfunding
After months of careful planning, we've decided to launch an equity crowdfunding campaign through Seedrs.
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TI-Raleigh - The story of a team that changed cycling
TI-Raleigh was cycling’s first Superteam; the first team of the modern era, a design template for the way teams race and are structured today.
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Café de Colombia Cycling Team
The Café de Colombia cycling team was a Colombian professional cycling team active from 1983 to 1990. The team was sponsored by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, which sought to promote Colombian coffee through cycling.
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Our best selling caps of 2022
We delve into the best-selling cycling caps of 2022 on Prendas Ciclismo
Every year, we collate our sales data for the previous year and publish our best-selling cycling caps for the year. Is your favourite cycling cap featured on our list? Please read on and see!
Team Postcards – from the sublime to the ridiculous
The professional cycling team postcard – traditionally a necessary part of the promotion of any cycling team, showing the season’s roster of riders, and the all important patronage of their team sponsor. More often than not they provide a time capsule, giving a glimpse into another age of design and aesthetics.
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