The UK sportive season has started again; and the sun has been shining across much of the UK! As the latest release from apparel specialist Endura points out, with cyclosportives getting more and more popular, there is a great choice of more than 200 sportives in the UK alone this year. Whether in training for a UK event like the Etape Caledonia in Scotland – sponsored by Endura – or if heading to a region with more reliable weather, Endura advises on carrying some lightweight, ultra packable weather protection.
This is where the new Adrenaline Race Cape comes in – a European style road cycling item from Endura’s FS260 Pro Series. Made out of a transparent, lightweight waterproof fabric that is highly breathable, this jacket is billed as ‘the perfect weather protection solution for race day since it allows for the race-number on the jersey underneath to be visible at all times.’
The high waterproof properties of the fabric keep rain out, while ‘the excellent breathability of the FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape keeps the rider dry and comfortable on the inside by letting excess heat and steam escape quickly.’ According to Endura, the fabric is waterproof to a water column of 15,000mm and the breathability of the fabric reaches a value of 20,000g/m2/24hrs.
The simplicity of the garment with pull-on elasticated cuffs and collar and the straight-forward front zip make it easy to put the jacket on and off in race conditions – no fussing around with velcros! The Endura Adrenaline Race Cape comes in a high-tech hydrophilic material in combination with an athletic fit and nicely finished details such as reflective trims, externally taped French seams and an accompanying pack sack.
The FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape is available in sizes S-XXL and retails at £59.99.
