Ale Klimatik K-atmo Reflex Rainproof Bib Tights 2018

Ale Bib Tights

Alé (pronounced similar to Allez, and not like Ale) is an Italian clothing brand located in Castel d'Ario, Lombardy, which began life as recent as 2013. It's parent company APG has much experience in manufacturing performance cycle wear since 1986, for companies such as Nike, and kit for teams such as Discovery and Motorola. Sister companies include DMT (cycling shoes) and (Mario) Cipollini bikes, so it's to say they know what they are doing. Their product ranges are aimed at road cyclists, and manufacturing still takes place in Italy, as opposed to using far eastern factories. The colours used in their garments tend to be bright (and possibly a touch garish in some cases!), but have proved popular amongst European cyclists. Wiggle were one of the first retailers in the UK to stock the Alé ranges, which are slowly gaining a reputation for being expensive yet quality garments.

To find out more about Alé, please visit https://www.alecycling.com/en/, or you can read a piece that Cycling Weekly wrote upon visiting their factory in Italy.

Cyclestore

Cyclestore comprises of an actual Cheshire based bike shop named Cycle Centre, together with the more widely known CycleStore.co.uk website. Established in 1992 as "The Shak" near the Peak District, they've relocated twice and expanded to sell a huge range of bikes, clothing and accessories from many leading brands.

In particular, their online store is know for huge (usually 50-60%) discounts on Specialized clothing and footwear, meaning you can stock up your cycling wardrobe for very little outlay. A popular choice for online shoppers, and currently offering free postage on orders above a tenner - what's not to like?!

You can view Cyclestore's website here.