Central focus is the protection and comfort of the cyclist, without forgetting visibility and color, in the purest Alé style.
Source: press release
Alé launches its new Autumn-Winter 2023 collection. Protective, comfortable, dedicated to every climate, the garments are made up of sweaters, tights, jackets, underwear and accessories that will allow us to cycle, with style and visibility, from the first cold weather to late winter.
The collection is divided, as always, into 6 macro-families:
R-EV1: A collection that offers the best of the textile technology available today: technical rainproof zips, raw-cut finishes and reflective details, Polartec technical fabrics that satisfy every need, ranging from wind protection to water resistance, from thermal insulation to breathability .
KlimatikTM: Exclusive Alé brand, offers garments that guarantee the best possible protection against any type of climate, without ever sacrificing comfort and safety. From the professional, to the advanced amateur and beginner, to the cycle tourist, this highly technical line offers a real protective shield against wind and rain, guaranteeing thermal insulation and breathability.
PR-S: Derived directly from the collaboration with the World Tour teams, it is a concentrate of style at very high performance. The reference choice for those who love cycling in an advanced way and are looking for the ideal outfit in any training and racing situation. Body Mapping, aerodynamics, breathability and protection are its main features.
PRE: Acronym for Pro Racing Experience, it is a mix of creativity and technical solutions, for cyclists who, in addition to technicality, seek colour, imagination and style. Without forgetting eco-sustainability.
Pragma: Essential, practical, smart: resistant garments that can be used in any context and temperature, from urban streets to those less traveled, suitable for multiple body types.
Offroad: Dedicated to cycling on dirt or dirt roads, functional, comfortable, protective.
Below is a selection of flagship items, an overview of the new collection. Divided by product family, they are indicated in order from the harshest to the most temperate climates.
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Shelter Jacket
A real protective shell that keeps the body warm when cycling in sub-zero temperatures. The internal layer is made of Polartec® Alpha®: mesh, highly insulating, very comfortable to the touch, regulates temperature, is hydrophobic, resists humidity and dries instantly. The external material, windproof and water-repellent, protects from the elements. A small zip pocket on the chest allows you to carry personal items. The jacket has a sporty, fitted cut that stretches to trap and seal heat inside, as well as ensuring excellent freedom of movement. Ideal for high-intensity activities that involve stopping and starting, with extreme temperature variations and changing weather conditions. This garment was also chosen by Team Bahrain Victorious to face competitions in the coldest temperatures.
Temperature: -5° / 10° C
Recommended retail price: €274,99
1 color variant: black
Hurricane Jacket
Perfect for challenging adverse weather conditions, it is made with the exclusive 3-layer Polartec® Power Shield Pro® fabric with an internal membrane, which ensures the perfect balance between thermal protection and breathability, avoiding the "shivering" effect during descents or less active phases. The cuffs with a raw cut design adapt perfectly to the gloves and have a technical and aerodynamic profile. The DWR treatment on the entire surface ensures excellent repellency to light rain.
Temperature: 2° / 12° C
Recommended retail price: €262,99
2 color variations: black / grey
Future Warm Lady Jacket
Designed to face the challenges of the colder season, thanks to body mapping technology which allows for excellent control of heat loss: the fabrics are strategically positioned to respond to the body's reactions. The coupled fabric, thanks to the climatic membrane, improves comfort by keeping the body warm, dry and protected, avoiding the shivering effect during descents or less active phases.
The double functionality given by the internal bodice that opens at the front helps to thermoregulate the body temperature based on the climatic conditions.
Temperatures: 2° / 14° C
Recommended retail price: €209,99
3 color variations: pink lips / leaf green / black
Defense Jacket
The Defense jacket, in the short-sleeved and long-sleeved versions, is a very versatile garment suitable for intermediate weather conditions. Lightweight, breathable and elastic, it allows freedom of movement, ensuring optimal body temperature and truly quick drying. The 3-layer Polartec Wind Block fabric with internal windproof membrane, elastic and resistant, protects from wind and light rain, drying immediately.
Temperature: 6° / 14° C
Recommended retail price:
long sleeve €219,90 / short sleeve €174,99
1 color variant for the long sleeve version: black
2 color variations for the short sleeve version: black / grey
Quick Jersey
This exclusive shirt with exceptional characteristics uses Quick Dry Frame technology, which through its functional circuit allows excess moisture to be transferred to the outside. It dries quickly and ensures maximum comfort in contact with the skin, promoting the feeling of warm and dry. The specific natural Odor Control Performance technology drastically reduces the onset of bad odors, keeping the garment fresher and drier for longer.
Temperature: 12° / 18° C
Recommended retail price: €169,99
3 color variations: teal / black / burgundy
Clima Warm Plus Bibtights
The Clima Warm Plus tights are warm and protective. The 3-layer fabric with Windtex Pro membrane, strategically positioned, prevents the passage of wind. The highly thermal BeHot® fabric helps generate heat above 1°C through the movement generated by physical activity, reducing its dispersion and keeping the temperature constant. The DWR treatment protects from light rain and road grime.
Double Ergo HF pad: high-density protective padding (120 kg/m3) in the areas in direct contact with the saddle (ischial and perineal), progressively reduced to guarantee minimum bulk and maximum breathability. The grooves improve support in the saddle, while the central exhaust protects the nerve endings for greater support even on longer rides. The contoured side fins are flexible. On the front it is breathable and quick drying.
Temperature: 0° / 10° C
Recommended retail price: €194,99
1 color variant: black
KLIMATIK
K-Tornado 2.0 Jacket + K-Tornado 2.0 Lady Jacket
It fits like a shirt but protects from rain and wind like a jacket. The 3-layer fabric with Event DVstretch membrane and the DWR treatment on the entire surface allow a high degree of breathability and lightness as well as excellent thermal insulation even in wet conditions. The internal part with 3D wave thermal fabric transports moisture away from the skin and keeps the temperature constant. It is a "long season" garment, developed for intermediate weather conditions and is the choice of the Groupama FDJ and Team Bahrain Victorious teams.
Temperature: 6° / 12° C
Recommended retail price: man €204,99 / woman €199,99
6 color variations for men: steel gray / fluorescent orange / olive green / fluorescent yellow / black / navy blue
3 color variations for women: steel gray / black / pink
Thunderstorm Jacket
The Thunderstorm shell guarantees total protection against extreme rain and wind. It is made with the Event DVstorm membrane, a special membrane with 10.000 mm of water column which ensures total waterproofness, thanks to the heat-taped seams and the DWR treatment. The anatomical construction with mapping of stretch fabrics in strategic points allows for an impeccable fit. This shell is Team Bahrain Victorious' ally for the most adverse days.
Temperature: 6° / 18° C
Recommended retail price: €299,99
1 color variant: black
PR.S
Link Jacket + Web Lady Jacket
Perfect for training during very cold and windy days with temperatures below zero. The Event DVstretch Exagon membrane guarantees the right protection. The internal front part protects from the wind, thanks to the internal thermal fabric with a 3D hexagonal design, it transports moisture away from the skin and maintains the temperature.
Temperature: -3° / 6° C
Recommended retail price:
man €239,99 / woman €229,99
3 color variations for men: black / gray / blue
3 color variations for women: black / gray / blue
Jacket Challenge
The Sfida jacket is suitable for intermediate weather conditions, it protects from wind and humidity thanks to the exclusive 3-layer Event DVstretch Square fabric characterized by a high degree of breathability and thermal insulation.
The internal front part protects from the wind, thanks to the internal Square 3D thermal fabric, it transports moisture away from the skin and maintains a comfortable internal temperature.
Temperature: 2° / 12° C
Recommended retail price: €174,99
5 color variations: dove gray / green / blue / gray / red
PRE
Web Jacket
The Web jacket is the right garment for cycling without worrying about weather conditions with temperatures close to zero. The three-layer fabric with internal Windtex membrane guarantees an optimal balance between warmth and breathability. The internal layer, in soft fleece with a hexagonal structure, quickly wicks sweat away from the skin, preventing heat loss. Very special graphics, in four color variations.
Temperature: 0° / 8° C
Recommended retail price: €187,99
4 color variations: red / pine green / blue / black
Byte Lady Jersey
The Byte jersey protects from the wind during winter outings.
The three-layer fabric front panel guarantees excellent performance. The middle layer is made with a Windtex Pro membrane that protects from the wind and lets moisture breathe, moving it away from the skin. The inner layer offers excellent thermal insulation thanks to its micro-fleece fabric with a wave structure that helps retain body heat. Hi-tech inspired graphics with four color variations.
Temperature: 6° / 16° C
Recommended retail price: €149,99
4 color variations: burgundy / blue / black / white
Magic Color Bibshorts + Magic Color Lady Bibshorts/shorts
Functional and essential, it stands out for its minimal and ergonomic cuts and is suitable for medium and winter climates. A model of extraordinary comfort, with trendy colors that match any type of shirt. The mesh lumbar panel with raw-cut insert guarantees the necessary stability to the back. The raw-cut S-Stability System insert on the bottom of the leg keeps the garment stable and in place. Reflective details for greater safety on the road. To be combined with the leggings for maximum protection. Women's model also available without straps.
For men, 4HF pad: in elastic microfibre with women's specific shaping and padding strategically positioned at the contact points. In the perineal and ischial area, the 90 kg/m3 density padding is breathable at all coverage points, ensuring maximum protection from impacts and stresses on the road. The anatomical side fins are flexible and adapt to movements on the bike to ensure maximum comfort.
For women, W4HF pad: in elastic microfibre with women's specific shaping and padding strategically positioned at the contact points. In the perineal and ischial area, the 90 kg/m3 density padding is breathable at all coverage points, ensuring maximum protection from impacts and stresses on the road. The anatomical side fins are flexible and adapt to movements on the bike to ensure maximum comfort.
Temperature: 6° / 15° C
Recommended retail price:
man €139,99 / woman with braces €134,99 / woman without braces €113,99
3 color variations for both men and women: midnight blue / blackberry / black
PRAGMA
Fondo 2.0 Jacket + Fondo Plus Lady Jacket
Thermal and windproof garment that fits like a shirt but offers all the features of a protective jacket. For temperatures below zero, it is suitable for high intensity training. The construction of the jacket respects Alé's Body Mapping concepts with fabric layout designed to improve breathability and protection. The 3layer fabric with Windtex membrane protects from the wind while the soft internal fleece protects from the cold by moving sweat away from the skin and avoiding the shivering effect on descents and in less active phases.
Temperature: -2° / 8° C – Recommended retail price: man €164,99 / woman €164,99
7 color variations for men: cashmere / lagoon / olive green / fluorescent yellow / navy blue / red / black – 5 color variations for women: navy blue / pink lips / leaf green / cashmere / black
OFF ROAD
Cargo Vest
A novelty for 2023 that joins the classic garments in the range, a versatile vest with an urban style that can be worn on any occasion. It ensures protection and warmth with minimal bulk. The front and back panel are made with quilted Primaloft thermal wadding, which reflects body heat and retains it, for a feeling of comfort and warmth that remains even if the garment is damp. The low front insert, in coupled windproof fabric, significantly reduces the bulk in the bike position. Sides in brushed thermal fabric facilitate movement and adapt perfectly to the body, preventing air from entering.
Three back pockets + a zipped chest pocket provide plenty of space to stash snacks or extra layers, while a reflective back pattern increases visibility after dark.
Temperature: 2° / 10° C
Recommended retail price: €179,99 – 1 color variant: black
UNDER WEAR
Grid Baselayer + Grid Lady Baselayer
During winter training it is necessary to wear technical and comfortable underwear. The Grid undershirt, made of Polartec® Power Grid, provides versatile warmth and advanced thermoregulation. This highly breathable fabric is patented to manage humidity: it provides immediate drying, absorption and dispersion of sweat but also excellent resistance to odors to ensure long-lasting comfort. Available in both short and long sleeves.
Temperature: 2° / 10° C
Recommended retail price: men and women short sleeve €81,99 / man and woman long sleeve €93,99
1 color variant: black