With the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak tying cyclists across Europe to severe riding restrictions for the past month and various government decrees keeping most cyclists indoors, turbo trainers, trainer apps, and the relatively novel concept of Not surprisingly, indoor-only clothing is booming.
Santini SMS, which has made headlines in recent weeks for producing face masks to send to hospitals in northern Italy, now has a number of clothing options for those who must ride indoors.
"It is important to stay hydrated the day before the trainer session and to train in a place where the temperature is around 18°C," says Alessandro Vanotti, a former pro who works with Santini. Matting, towels, and fans also help." Mats, towels, and fans also help.
"But I would add to that a proper technical kit." "It is for high temperatures, so it should be light and, most importantly, breathable."
Santini's Tono series (Tono Studio for men and Tono Chromosome/Puro for women) is built with indoor training in mind, with cooling and breathability ideal for long trainer sessions.
This kit for men consists of a thin jersey made of micro-mesh material and bib shorts with a NAT chamois pad with "Cooling NEXT Gel Core". Santini's "Tattoo Effect" provides a snug fit without being too tight. Meanwhile, the shorts and jersey have grippers to maintain the intended positioning.
Tono Studio jersey: €95 (£95)
Tono Studio bib shorts: €159 (£159)
The women's collection is the result of Trek Segafredo rider and 2015 world champion designed in partnership with Lizzie Deignan. At her suggestion, the company created a kit that meets the specific needs of women cyclists.
The Tono Chromosome jersey is made from a micromesh fabric that is ideal for temperatures between 18°C and 35°C.
The Tono Puro bib shorts also feature GILevo chamois designed specifically for women. Like the men's version, they come with elastic grippers and an elastic headband to keep sweat away from the face.Tono Chromosome jersey: €95 (£95)
Tono Puro bib shorts: €149 (£149)
Tono Chromosome headband: €18 (£18) [25
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