The Giordana name has become synonymous with quality and performance in the world of cycling, with many professional racing teams choosing Giordana cycling jerseys for their riders. The company has produced cycling shirts and accessories for over 25 years in their high tech factory in Mantova in Italy, and continually strives to improve the riders’ experiences by working very closely with them, whatever their level of expertise.
Giordana apparel is not just beautifully designed and manufactured; it is also among the most highly advanced technical wear around, with features such as elasticated sleeve cuffs and waistbands to reduce drag by preventing the jerseys from ballooning by filling with air. The clothing is made to benefit all cyclists and allow them to perform better, using advanced moisture removing fabrics, a result of such a long-standing relationship with generations of top race cyclists.
Having become such a well-known and well-respected manufacturer of cycling shirts and all manner of other gear – including cycling shorts and bib shorts, jackets, head wear, cycling gloves and socks, and other accessories – Giordana has been able to provide top quality attire to serious racers as well as to the budding amateur cyclist. Some of the racing teams that have sported such apparel are the CSF Pro Team, the Colavita/Sutter Home Pro Team and the Toyota-United Pro Team.
But Giordana cycling jerseys are not just for the serious professionals and those teams with sponsorship from huge international corporations. They also provide excellent and affordable technical clothing for the small up-and-coming teams and for individuals who ride for fun and keeping fit. They even have a great range of so-called “Lifestyle” clothing designed for people to wear both on and off their bikes. Their catalog separates the various levels of jerseys (and other gear) into several categories. Gone for 2010 is the Easy Rider category from 2009 which was designed for mountain bikers and for cycling for fun and relaxation.
The categories for 2010 are:
- Body Clone – this range is designed to fit like a second skin, the aim being to fit the anatomy of a rider in the riding position. After all, what’s the point of having a snug and perfect fit when you are standing upright next to your bike, if as soon as you start racing the jersey slides up your back and the shorts prevent your legs from pedalling freely!
- Ultimate – designed for the ultimate in performance during aggressive racing at the top level.
- Pro Level – this collection includes authentic Giordana designs, offering an identical feel, fit and performance as that experienced by the Pro Team riders.
- Performance – this is the range for all-rounders. Great performance and value to offer amateur cyclists everything they need whatever their level of ability.
- Sport – relaxed fit is good for general sports training on the bike. One for the recreational rider.
- Lifestyle – a wonderful collection of cycling clothing originally for women, but extended in the 2010 season to men. This clothing offers a mix of practical everyday casual fashion combined with high performance technical cycling features to enable you to look good on and off the bike.
So performance-wise, there is definitely a category that will easily fulfil your needs. The Giordana cycling jerseys also have the usual options of long sleeved or short sleeved, long front zippers (in many cases a full length zipper), and pockets at the back. For quality and for an Italian cycling shirt that is still actually made in Italy, Giordana is possibly the best on the market today.
