{"product_id":"teamgb20","title":"Winter Thermal Neoprene  Gloves  |Team Great Britain GB |Addidas  Pro Cycling Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTeam GB Great Britain Pro Issue Neoprene Rain Gloves by Kalas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the truly miserable days. Cold rain, soaked roads and hours of racing when staying warm matters more than staying perfectly dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTeam GB Great Britain Pro Issue Neoprene Cycling Gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e are genuine national team foul weather equipment manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eKalas\u003c\/strong\u003e for Britain's elite cyclists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeoprene gloves work differently from conventional insulated winter gloves. Rather than relying on thick layers of insulation, the close fitting neoprene construction creates a protective thermal barrier around the hands and helps retain warmth even when conditions become wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them particularly effective in \u003cstrong\u003ecold rain and persistent wet weather\u003c\/strong\u003e, where ordinary fabric gloves can become saturated and rapidly lose their insulating ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible neoprene construction fits closely around the hands and fingers while retaining the dexterity required to operate brake levers and shifters. An extended cuff provides additional coverage around the wrist and can be combined with the sleeves of a rain or winter jacket to reduce exposed skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exactly the type of specialist gloves you want when the forecast looks thoroughly unpleasant and the ride is going ahead regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Britain national team design\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are a rare piece of genuine British professional cycling equipment as well as an extremely useful addition to a wet weather wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue foul weather 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 neoprene gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Kalas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose fitting neoprene construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for cold and wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeoprene helps retain warmth even when wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent protection from cold airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible construction for excellent dexterity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure grip and control on the handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended wrist coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to combine with rain and winter jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for persistent rain, wet roads and foul weather racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Great Britain national team design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped for elite racing and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Neoprene?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeoprene is particularly effective when the problem isn't simply cold, but \u003cstrong\u003ecold combined with water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material provides an insulating layer around the hand and retains its thermal properties when wet. Your hands may eventually become damp during prolonged rain, but the neoprene helps retain warmth around them rather than allowing cold water and airflow to rapidly strip heat away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the same basic principle that makes neoprene so effective in other cold water sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeoprene or Thermal Winter Gloves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003ecold and predominantly dry conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Team GB insulated thermal winter gloves are the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003ecold rain, constant road spray and prolonged wet conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, these neoprene gloves come into their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders who train throughout winter, having both gives you the ability to choose your gloves according to the conditions rather than simply the temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSIZE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor gloves, please use the labelled glove size and your normal cycling glove size as the primary guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider Team GB kit was issued around a rider approximately \u003cstrong\u003e173 cm and 64 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, but hand size varies considerably between riders, so height and weight should not be relied upon for glove sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeoprene gloves are designed for a \u003cstrong\u003eclose, almost wetsuit-like fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The material should sit securely around the fingers and hand without excessive loose fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Great Britain Team Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialist national team accessories like these are produced in tiny quantities and rarely become available outside the professional programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the forecast says cold, wet and miserable, reach for genuine Great Britain professional issue neoprene gloves and get the ride done.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalas","offers":[{"title":"S \/ New \/ Blue","offer_id":54728741355799,"sku":"GB-21","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8619\/8295\/files\/7CF27614-C91F-4405-B26A-E27C52F38ED7.jpg?v=1787195208","url":"https:\/\/www.prokitclub.com\/products\/teamgb20","provider":"Pro Kit Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}