ELEMENTS. ALL CONDITIONS

For when the weather goes south.

By Black Sheep Cycling

May 19^th, 2019

tested in melbourne.

There is no better place in Australia to test and ride in winter gear than Melbourne. It can notoriously experience extreme weather conditions. Often, all in one day. So it's with great faith that we rely on the feedback of our southern cycling contingent and friends of the brand Farinaz Zamani and Sam Gifford when it comes to refining our extremely popular ELEMENTS. All Conditions Collection. Designed to conquer whatever weather Mother Nature chucks your way, our winter capsule includes our most premium products, benefitting from luxuriously warm and soft on the skin fabrics, welded seams, waterproof zippers and screen-printed graphics, so when the weather goes south but your desire for adventure doesn't, you can still ride.

"Black Sheep Baum have tested, ridden and raced in ELEMENTS for the last three Melbourne winters. We’ve pushed all of the gear to its limits; it’s been ridden in the snow of Falls Creek, the rain and wind of Geelong, and every winter bunch ride and race on the calendar in Melbourne." – Sam Gifford, Black Sheep Baum Road Captain.

THERMAL JERSEYS.

Released last year to much fanfare, our incredibly popular Thermal Long and Short Sleeve Jerseys are back in new colourways. Same winter defeating piece of apparel. But for 2019, we introduce pre-dyed Petrol and Plum for both men and women. And retain the pre-dyed Black – a brand staple. Both the Long and Short Sleeve Jerseys benefit from silicone-injected screen printed graphics, an easy-to-reach zippered valuables pocket, three rear pockets and reflective details for improved visibility in low light.

LUXURIOUS FIT & FORM.

Made from the luxurious MITI Thermodream, our Thermal Long and Short Sleeve Jersey has an incredibly comfortable and warming underside which provides excellent insulation from the elements while also being breathable and resistant to water. The Jersey also benefits from overlocked seams while a welded hem ensures nasty winter draughts are kept well at bay.

"The beauty of the ELEMENTS Collection is its versatility. In a place like Melbourne on a single ride you can experience the full spectrum of weather extremes - bitter cold, rain, even snow, and then bright sunshine. You need gear that will protect you from the harsh weather, but allow you to breathe and sweat and exert yourself at the same time."

THE LONG & SHORT OF IT.

A Bib & Brace to suit every condition chucked your way. Both our Thermal Full Length Tights and Thermal Bib Shorts use a brushed fabric to fend off winter and keep you riding. Made from an Italian-milled, pre-dyed MITI Lombardia fabric with water-resistant treatment, our Full Length Tights extend throughout the torso ensuring your chest and core temperature are kept stable. They also benefit from reflective detail for low-light conditions and a compressive, soft-against-skin feel.

If you're lucky enough to live in warmer climes then our Italian-made Thermal Bib Shorts can be combined with our Leg or, new to the range, Knee Warmers for more versatility. Take the sting out of a cold start but strip off as the sun comes out with our lightweight and easily packable warmers.

the ultimate winter jacket.

Refined for 2019, our Micro Capsule Jacket, made from an innovative 4-way stretch fabric sourced from Schoeller Switzerland (who have been at the forefront of performance fabrics for decades), is still the most versatile winter piece you will own. Wear it by itself when you're out in the wet, or layer it with our Thermal Jersey for days when Mother Nature really bites. A textured, woven hydrophobic fabric, combined with welded seams and pockets, rivet-hole ventilation, external zip cover, and silicone-injected graphics.

"The Micro Capsule Jacket is the best bit of kit we’ve ever used for training in the cold months. It's wind and rainproof and, paired with a Thermal Jersey, cosy enough to motivate you to get out of bed. But when the hammer goes down in the bunch ride or training session, it flexes and breathes with you, ensuring you stay warm without overheating."

"Winter riding has never been so comfortable, warm and stylish thanks to the Black Sheep ELEMENTS range! The long sleeve Thermal Jerseys wrap around you like a warm blanket while the Thermal Long (or Short) Bibs fight off the chill factor without any risk of overheating. Love it." – Farinaz Zamani.

elements. all conditions

The full ELEMENTS. ALL Conditions Collection, includes: Thermal Short & Long Sleeve Jerseys – Black, Petrol & Plum; Micro Capsule Jacket; Full Thermal Tights; Thermal Bib & Brace – Black on Black & White; Arm, Knee & Leg Warmers; Thermal Cap; Long Finger Gloves; and Merino Socks.