Thermal Winter Warm Up Track Pants |Team Great Britain GB |Addidas Pro Cycling Kit

Team GB Great Britain Pro Issue START-FINISH Thermal Warm-Up Pants by Kalas

Stay warm until the very last second, then unzip them and you're ready to race.

The Team GB Great Britain Pro Issue START-FINISH Thermal Warm-Up Pants are specialist pre-race equipment manufactured by Kalas for Britain's elite riders.

These are one of those brilliant pieces of professional kit that make complete sense the moment you understand what they're designed to do.

Professional riders need to keep their legs and muscles warm right up until the start of a race, particularly during cold weather events, time trials and major championships. These thermal pants are designed to be pulled on over the rider's race bib shorts, tights or skinsuit while warming up and waiting for the start.

Then comes the clever part.

Both legs feature full-length side zippers running from top to bottom. When it's time to race, simply unzip the entire leg and remove the pants without taking off your cycling shoes or disturbing the race kit underneath.

No trying to pull tight trousers over cleats. No removing shoes. No messing around moments before the start.

Unzip. Step out. Race.

The thermally insulated fabric helps keep the legs and muscles warm in cold conditions, while the breathable construction helps regulate temperature during a turbo warm-up or other pre-race efforts.

Finished in the distinctive Great Britain national team design, these are a particularly unusual piece of genuine professional equipment that you rarely see available outside an elite racing environment.

Genuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue warm-up equipment, manufactured by Kalas.

Features

• Genuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue warm-up pants
• Manufactured by Kalas
• Kalas START-FINISH professional design
• Full-length side zipper on each leg
• Can be completely removed without taking off cycling shoes
• Designed to be worn over race bib shorts, tights or a skinsuit
• Thermally insulated fabric
• Helps keep the legs and muscles warm before racing
• Breathable construction helps regulate body temperature
• Elastic waistband for a comfortable and secure fit
• Reflective elements for increased visibility
• Ideal for turbo warm-ups and cold race starts
• Designed for rapid removal immediately before competition
• Distinctive Great Britain national team design

Full-Length Side Zips

This is what makes these pants special.

Rather than simply having a short ankle zip, the zippers extend the full length of the legs.

That means the pants can effectively open completely. A rider can finish their warm-up wearing cycling shoes and full race kit underneath, unzip the pants and remove them without touching their shoes.

For a time trial rider completing a carefully controlled turbo warm-up only minutes before their start time, that is incredibly useful.

Keep the Engine Warm

Warm-up equipment has an important job in professional racing. Once a rider has raised their muscle temperature during a pre-race warm-up, the last thing they want is to stand around in the cold and lose that heat before the race begins.

The insulated construction helps retain warmth while riders wait for their start, with the pants staying on until almost the final moment.

IMPORTANT SIZE GUIDE

Professional team issue sizing can differ considerably from standard retail sizing. We strongly recommend using the rider's height and weight as your primary guide rather than relying solely on the size printed on the label.

This kit was issued to a rider approximately:

• Height: 173 cm
• Weight: 64 kg

Remember that these are designed as over-pants, so the fit is intentionally different from close-fitting race tights. They need sufficient room to comfortably fit over the rider's race clothing underneath.

Genuine Great Britain Team Issue

These are a fantastic example of the specialist equipment hidden behind elite racing. You might only see them for a few minutes before the start, but for the rider they form an important part of race preparation.

Genuine national team warm-up equipment is produced in extremely limited quantities and very rarely appears outside the professional programme.

Condition

Available in both new and team used condition depending on the individual garment.

Warm up like Britain's elite riders, keep the legs hot until the final moment, unzip the sides and go racing.