{"product_id":"teamgb11","title":"Thermal Winter Warm Up Track Pants |Team Great Britain GB |Addidas  Pro Cycling Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTeam GB Great Britain Pro Issue START-FINISH Thermal Warm-Up Pants by Kalas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay warm until the very last second, then unzip them and you're ready to race.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTeam GB Great Britain Pro Issue START-FINISH Thermal Warm-Up Pants\u003c\/strong\u003e are specialist pre-race equipment manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eKalas\u003c\/strong\u003e for Britain's elite riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are one of those brilliant pieces of professional kit that make complete sense the moment you understand what they're designed to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional 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 \u003cstrong\u003eover the rider's race bib shorts, tights or skinsuit\u003c\/strong\u003e while warming up and waiting for the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the clever part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth legs feature full-length side zippers running from top to bottom.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo trying to pull tight trousers over cleats. No removing shoes. No messing around moments before the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnzip. Step out. Race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Britain national team design\u003c\/strong\u003e, these are a particularly unusual piece of genuine professional equipment that you rarely see available outside an elite racing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue warm-up equipment, manufactured by Kalas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue warm-up pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Kalas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalas START-FINISH professional design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length side zipper on each leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be completely removed without taking off cycling shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be worn over race bib shorts, tights or a skinsuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermally insulated fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps keep the legs and muscles warm before racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable construction helps regulate body temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic waistband for a comfortable and secure fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective elements for increased visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for turbo warm-ups and cold race starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for rapid removal immediately before competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Great Britain national team design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Length Side Zips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what makes these pants special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply having a short ankle zip, the zippers extend the full length of the legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a time trial rider completing a carefully controlled turbo warm-up only minutes before their start time, that is incredibly useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the Engine Warm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulated construction helps retain warmth while riders wait for their start, with the pants staying on until almost the final moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIMPORTANT SIZE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit was issued to a rider approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 173 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that these are designed as \u003cstrong\u003eover-pants\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Great Britain Team Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a fantastic example of the specialist equipment hidden behind elite racing. 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