Club Clothing Styles and Availability
Just added, we have a stock of snoods (neck warmers) in Club colours at the very modest price of £5. Buy now while the mornings are still cold, then wear as a bandanna to keep the sweat out of your eyes in summer! More details are here
We have three designs, usually called White, Black, and Gold. The preferred design, and the one approved for racing under BC rules, is White. Black is favoured by some for winter weather and Gold may offer enhanced visibility on the road.
The Club has three sources of clothing. The first place to look is our stock list of legacy Giordana clothing (the White design is illustrated below). Any items on this list are immediately available in Gloucester and will normally be cheaper than equivalent items ordered from a manufacturer.
Kalas is the Club’s partner for new clothing in a range of fits for men and women. From time to time they open an online shop at our request. NoPinz accepts ad hoc orders single or multiple items of race fit clothing in Club colours, but is more expensive.
Giordana offer three “Collections”:
- FRC is race fit
- Tenax is designed for club level cyclists
- Vero is basic
The sale price to members of each legacy garment is shown in column Q of the spreadsheet. Those who put in extra time and effort on behalf of the Club or its affiliated organisations – e.g. Committee Members, Marshals, and Timekeepers, pay the lower price in column P.
For any queries contact the Kit Secretary, whose name is on the Contacts page, under a heading of your name and the item number of the kit in which you are interested.
New clothing may be purchased from Kalas’ online shop. This shop is opened from time to time, typically three times a year, for a fortnight. At the end of this open period the orders placed are consolidated into manufacturing batches and will be shipped to the Club 6-8 weeks later. You may also view the full range of Kalas’ clothing at Kalas Custom Clothing, whether the Club shop is open or not. If you see something there that you think should be available in Club colours please let the General Secretary know and we will try to make it happen.
Kalas offer three “Collections”.
- PRO is the choice of the professional teams with whom they partner. It uses the latest innovations and is a tight fit.
- ELITE is designed with club level cyclists in mind and offers a range of durable kit that performs well.
- ACTIVE is an entry level range with more basic patterns and traditional fabrics.
Black & White kit designs are available and are shown below. In addition, and ocasionally, a Gold design will be available. It may be viewed here. Be sure of picking the right one by using the Preview button before placing your order. Make sure you check the size guide before ordering as the kit cannot be returned. The extended (+) sizes are for taller riders. Any queries on the kit or the ordering process should be sent to info@kalas.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Kalas online shop
How do I pay if I don’t have a PayPal account?
- You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay, just use the pay as a guest option and you can pay directly with your debit or credit card. Some Android phones for some reason do not show this option, something to do with PayPal app, so it’s worth trying a PC
All the kit items are shown as “Kalas Custom”. How can I tell which kit design I am ordering?
- We have combined the Back & White kit shops so both colours are now available from the same on line shop. You can tell which is which by using the Preview button after you have selected a style.
Where will my order be sent?
- To save on shipping costs, the Club’s entire order will be shipped to the General Secretary who wil arrange distribution.
What size should I buy?
- The very nature of custom wear means each and every product is highly personalised. Consequently Kalas are unable to offer exchanges or refunds if a customer orders incorrect sizes. Please check your sizes carefully using the size guide and if at all unsure please contact info@kalas.co.uk for advice.
What if I can’t find what I want?
- If there is a piece of kit on Kalas’ main site which you like but which isn’t in the Club shop please contact Kalas at info@kalas.co.uk and ask for it to be added to the shop.
What if there is something wrong with the kit?
- Faulty goods are covered under section 8 of Kalas’ Terms of Service All purchases are covered by the two year guarantee described in section 4.3 of those Terms.
What if I want to change my order?
- Please contact info@kalas.co.uk They will let you know if the change is possible.
Sonic and Vorteq Skin Suits can be individually ordered from Kalas. These items may be ordered at any time, outside the window for the normal online shop, and there is no minimum order quantity.
For pricing and other details please contact info@kalas.co.uk directly. The design is the same as the White kit and is illustrated on the right.
Race fit clothing in club colours is also available from NoPinz via their GCCC club site. At present only White kit (illustrated below) is available from NoPinz
Check out their site for more detail of styles and prices. A password will be required to place an order, which can be for a single item. This is available on request from the Racing Secretary, whose name is on the Contacts page,
Finally, now that you have ordered your new kit will you have some used clothing to spare? If so, please consider giving it to “Cyclists Fighting Cancer“, a charity with a local presence that provides a unique and highly effective way of helping children with cancer through activity and exercise. They welcome donations of clothing, parts, and accessories at their shop in Cheltenham.