POC DO Blade

Dear Cycling Impressionists, I just tried POC DO Blade sunglasses.

I found them extremely comfortable. 

The grilamid frame makes the glasses incredibly light and the hydrophilic rubber nosepieces help the glasses stay steady even in sweaty conditions.

Talking about the lens, anti-fog and ripel treatments keep it always pristine.

The different lens tints increase contrast so that you can always react in time, not stressing too much your bike handling skills.

The lenses are interchangable.

In conclusion, I would definitely suggest POC DO Blade for road and off road cycling.

Sidi Kaos

I wanted to test these shoes in the Monza F1 circuit but, unfortunately, it was closed.
Nevertheless, I tested them quite well because I battled with a friend in a strong series of sprints.
The shoe perfectly fits the foot, the ratchet fastens the shoe and the rotor allows a super precise regulation.
Adjusting the rotor, you can make the shoe and your foot a single whole, obtaining a perfect sensitivity on the pedal.
During the traction, the shoe remains hard and block your foot, providing the best power on the pedals.
The pushing phase is good as well, due to the stiffness of the sole.
In conclusion, I can say that Sidi Kaos is a good shoe, suggested for people who want to have quite good performances without sacrificing their feet.
They are not the best Sidi shoes on the market but they are still a very good choice for an amateur.

The Hat of the Impressionist

Cycling Impressionists, here is the symbol of our brotherhood!
You can order the Hat writing an e-mail to cycligimpressions@gmail.com
(Fast delivery and shipping worldwide)
See ya on the roads of a great new year of cycling (impressions)!

Cycling Kits 2018

It's survey time again!
Have a look at the new kits and vote your favourite one:

Ag2r-La Mondiale

Astana Pro Team

Bahrain-Merida

BMC Racing Team

Bora-Hansgrohe

Dimension Data

EF Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale

Groupama-FDJ

Lotto-Soudal

Mitchelton-Scott

Movistar Team

Quick-Step Floors

Team Katusha-Alpecin

Team LottoNL-Jumbo

Team Sky

Team Sunweb

Trek-Segafredo

UAE-Team Emirates

Red Hook Criterium Milano

Last Saturday I was in Milano to follow the last race of the Red Hook Criterium Series.
I've to say that I didn't assist to a Criterium, I assisted to a Masterpiece.
Seeing all the riders (men and women) on their minimal bikes and in their colorful leotards made me feel part of an incredible show.
I participated, as a spectator, to all the previous edition, but this time, finally, a new concept of cycling has been reached.
It can be summarized in: Cycling as a work of art.
The riders and the spectators were perfectly mixed and were part of the same big artwork.
The urban circuit has been the perfect scenario for the birth of this new form of art and cycling and where could this happen if not in Italy, the cradle of art and culture?

2017 Best Racing Kit

After 10 days of hard battle and tons of votes, Orica-Scott's kit has been elected the best 2017 racing Kit. Congratulations!!!
This is just another trophy in 2017 for the team, which seems to have started the season in the best way.
Caleb Ewan has dominated every single sprint during the Tour Down Under and now everybody is curious to see him in action again in Europe.
Milano-Sanremo? Why not! In recent years it has been a race for Aussies and I think Caleb will be happy to continue the tradition.

Just a quick comment on the two worst kits of 2017: Bora-Hansgrohe's and Uae Abu Dhabi's.
There is nothing to say, the two kits are horrible but, while Sagan's vitories will comfort Bora-Hansgrohe, who will help UAE Abu Dhabi?

Which WorldTour Team Has The Best Kit For 2017?

Which WorldTour team has the best kit for 2017?

AG2R La Mondiale

Astana Pro Team

Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team

BMC Racing Team

Bora - Hansgrohe

Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Team

Dimension Data

FDJ

Lotto Soudal

Movistar Team

ORICA-Scott

Quick-Step Floors

Team Katusha - Alpecin

Team LottoNL-Jumbo

Team Sky

Team Sunweb

Trek - Segafredo

UAE Abu Dhabi

 

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Neoprene Cycling Gloves (Bontrager Trek Factory Racing)

I've tested these gloves the 31st of  December, It was -4° C and at the end of my training my hands were boiling.
The Bontrager Trek Factory Racing gloves: 100% neoprene with a bit of silicon on fingers and palm are an incredible product, one of the best I've tested so far.
They are incredibly comfortable and easy to slip on and slip off.
The gloves present a little padding that makes them confortable even on cobblestones; the silicone part on fingers and palm allows you a better bike handling.
The gloves are completely waterproof, even in the worst weather conditions.