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- During the Tour de France, there is a 20 per cent discount on the entire Le Patron collection when you use the code TM-TDF26, valid until 31 August 2026.  
- Le Patron offers premium casual wear, made in Portugal, for people who know and appreciate cycling culture.  
- Small production runs are designed to ensure exclusivity and avoid overproduction; the aim is to create durable clothing that is particularly comfortable to wear.

Le Patron is celebrating the Tour de France – 20% off the entire collection

Cycling in the heat: 19 cooling garments for hot days on a road bike

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World Cup essentials: What cyclists need for public viewing

- Q36.5 launches five models for variable wind and weather conditions: Air Jacket, Air Vest, Light Rain Jacket, Rain Vest and Hybrid Vest.
- The Air Jacket and Air Vest are made from 7-denier nylon ripstop with a wind-repellent membrane, DWR treatment and mesh back for ventilation.
- The jacket and waistcoat offer an aerodynamic cut, freedom of movement, reflective elements, five colour options and are now available online and from specialist retailers.

Extremely lightweight weather protection: Q36.5 presents Air Jacket and Air Vest

- Pidigi S.p.A. takes over the main assets of Sympatex in an asset deal and continues the business operations.
- At the Unterföhring site, 21 jobs and 4 trainee positions will remain, but only 25 employees in Germany in total.
- Former owners were sentenced to suspended sentences and fines for million-euro fraud; the judgements were confirmed by the Federal Court of Justice in 2026.

Insolvency of Sympatex: new start with a skeleton team

- Endura AllTrack replaces disciplines with three fits (Race, Ride, Rout) and is aimed at versatile cyclists and changing areas of use.
- The collection combines breathable, robust materials with a merino mix and details such as cargo pockets, seat pads and packing solutions.
- Advantages are flexibility, suitability for everyday use and robustness, possible disadvantages are less race focus, less casual MTB look and slightly higher weight.

Endura AllTrack: A collection for all disciplines

- Essential gravel equipment: padded cycling shorts, helmet, gloves, cycling jersey with base layer, special shoes, wind/rain jacket and sports goggles.  
- Cycling shorts with seat padding, a suitable helmet and gloves increase comfort and safety, especially on bumpy surfaces and rough terrain.  
- A jersey, weatherproof jacket, gravel shoes and goggles ensure climate management, efficient pedalling, protection from the elements and eye protection.

Equipment for gravel bikers: these must-haves for gravel beginners

- Layered clothing based on the onion principle with a base layer, jersey, arm warmers, waistcoat and (rain) jacket allows you to adapt quickly to temperature fluctuations.  
- Long bib tights or leg warmers, long-fingered gloves, ear protection and foot splash protection ensure warmth, comfort and health on spring rides.  
- Photochromic goggles and front and rear lights increase vision, eye protection and visibility in changing light and weather conditions.

6 must-haves: equipment for road cycling in spring

Almost like new: here's how: Repairing a zip

Rain jacket from Q36.5: The Dottore Light Rain Jacket fits well and protects against rain

New clothing for gravel riding: Löffler presents new SKYS Gravel collection for spring/summer 2026

Hope for the future: Sympatex files for insolvency

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Jacket

Jacket

Le Patron is celebrating the Tour de France – 20% off the entire collection

Cycling in the heat
19 cooling garments for hot days on a road bike

World Cup essentials
What cyclists need for public viewing

Extremely lightweight weather protection
Q36.5 presents Air Jacket and Air Vest

Insolvency of Sympatex
New start with a skeleton team

Endura AllTrack
A collection for all disciplines

Equipment for gravel bikers
These must-haves for gravel beginners

6 must-haves
Equipment for road cycling in spring

Almost like new
Here's how: Repairing a zip

Rain jacket from Q36.5
The Dottore Light Rain Jacket fits well and protects against rain

New clothing for gravel riding
Löffler presents new SKYS Gravel collection for spring/summer 2026

Hope for the future
Sympatex files for insolvency

Jacket

Jacket

Le Patron is celebrating the Tour de France – 20% off the entire collection

Cycling in the heat19 cooling garments for hot days on a road bike

World Cup essentialsWhat cyclists need for public viewing

Extremely lightweight weather protectionQ36.5 presents Air Jacket and Air Vest

Insolvency of SympatexNew start with a skeleton team

Endura AllTrackA collection for all disciplines

Equipment for gravel bikersThese must-haves for gravel beginners

6 must-havesEquipment for road cycling in spring

Almost like newHere's how: Repairing a zip

Rain jacket from Q36.5The Dottore Light Rain Jacket fits well and protects against rain

New clothing for gravel ridingLöffler presents new SKYS Gravel collection for spring/summer 2026

Hope for the futureSympatex files for insolvency

Cycling in the heat
19 cooling garments for hot days on a road bike

World Cup essentials
What cyclists need for public viewing

Extremely lightweight weather protection
Q36.5 presents Air Jacket and Air Vest

Insolvency of Sympatex
New start with a skeleton team

Endura AllTrack
A collection for all disciplines

Equipment for gravel bikers
These must-haves for gravel beginners

6 must-haves
Equipment for road cycling in spring

Almost like new
Here's how: Repairing a zip

Rain jacket from Q36.5
The Dottore Light Rain Jacket fits well and protects against rain

New clothing for gravel riding
Löffler presents new SKYS Gravel collection for spring/summer 2026

Hope for the future
Sympatex files for insolvency