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Capo Active 15 Compression Sock $19.99 If you're keeping track of trends in the competitive cycling world, compression garments have been at or near the top for a season or two now. The deal is this: by applying a gentle, measured squeeze in your lower body, you can better fight gravity and circulate blood (both fresh and used) more… [more]	Women's Item '12 Capo Bacio Women's Jersey $60.00 $119.99 In Italian cycling lore, the color celeste plays a headlining role. It's the trademark color of Bianchi bicycles, which were ridden to glory by native son Fausto Coppi — and many, many others. The Bacio jersey from Capo also hails from Italy and uses celeste prominently. There are three color… [more]
Women's Item '12 Capo Cipressa Bib Shorts $95.00 $189.99 Capo's Cipressa Bib Shorts boast a women's-specific, anatomic cut with HG Lycra and Carbon Lycra fabrics that have Coldblack technology for superb stretch, support and UV protection. They resist heat buildup and breathe great so you stay dry and comfortable no matter how far you ride. Plus, they… [more]	'13 Capo SC-12 Jersey $149.99 - $150.00 The Capo SC-12 jersey was our favorite kit from 2012, and it's back and with more color options for 2013. This is full performance, race cut jersey. The body is built using Capo's Carbon E® fabric that provides improved moisture transfer as well as UV and anti-microbial protection. The SC-12 is… [more]
'13 Capo SC-12 Bib Short $199.99 Taking cues from one of 2011 GS Capo Limited-Edition Giro kits, the SC-12 kit showcases Capo's Italian heritage with bold, cutting-edge designs. The "SC" in the name stands for "Super-Corsa" — Capo's most streamlined, form-fitting style. And if there's a better representation of Italian flash, we'd… [more]	'11 Castelli Core Mesh Sleeveless $44.99 It seems counter-intuitive at first; adding a layer in order to keep cool. But trust us, it works. Under the hot Nebraska sun (if there's one stereotype about the state that's generally true, it's the lack of trees on the open road), we've kept cool thanks to the Core Mesh baselayer. It works… [more]
Women's Item Castelli Rosso Corsa Light Bra $59.99 Guys have it easy, don't they? They pull on their bibshorts, zip up their jerseys and roll away. Women, on the other hand, have to deal with an extra layer — a sports bra or a tank top. And, really, neither is designed for cycling. Most sports bras offer compression at the expense of actual… [more]	'12 Castelli Feroce Midweight LS Baselayer $99.99 A quality baselayer is an indispensable tool in the year-round cyclist's arsenal. At Velogear headquarters, baselayers are part of the costume from November through March, with only a few freaky-weather-day exceptions. The Feroce Midweight Baselayer excels between 45 and 60 degrees — the range… [more]
'12 Castelli Body Paint 2.0 Bibshort $187.49 $249.99 How many times has a bad seam ruined a ride? What if your bib shorts only had one seam — total? That's the idea behind the Body Paint 2.0 Bib Short from Castelli. The Italian company took its award-winning Body Paint short and cranked it up a notch for 2012. The body of the shorts is still made… [more]	Product Rating 5.0 stars (1 Review) '11 Garmin Edge 500 w/Heart-Rate Monitor, Cadence $399.99 Take your riding to the next level with Garmin's Edge 500 with Heart-Rate Monitor and Cadence. It straps to your stem or bars for easy viewing, and you'll never get lost again with its easy-to-use Global Positioning System (GPS) keeping you on course. The heart-rate monitor and wireless cadence… [more]
'11 Genuine Innovations Race Day MTB Kit $27.99 They don't call themselves Genuine Innovations for nothing. The Race Day MTB Kit easily mounts anywhere on your bike and provides you with an easy solution to get you back on the trail—quick. It includes the Air Chuck Elite inflator that is compatible with any threaded CO2 cartridge and features… [more]	'12 Oakley Split Jacket $200.00 Ride with total confidence knowing that you'll see everything in your path wearing Oakley's Split Jacket glasses. They're loaded with Oakley's innovative designs, premium fit, and Switchlock technology, where the lower parts of the frame open for simple and speedy lens changes. The lenses are held… [more]
'12 Park Tool Barbecue Tool Set $34.99 Great rides are even better when followed by a fantastic barbecue. Park Tool, famous for providing all the tools you need to keep your bike running, also keeps your stomach full with their BBQ-3 Barbecue Tool Set. It includes a set of tongs and a rugged metal spatula, both shaped like your favorite… [more]	Retro Paris-Roubaix T-Shirt $24.99 While it may seem like there are cycling teams everywhere you look these days, the numbers were even greater long ago. But while the majority of today's teams large and small ride the same equipment (three ProTour teams on Specialized, for example), the teams of yesteryear all rode for different… [more]
SealLine E-Case $26.99 Say goodbye to that zip lock baggy for good. Waterproof media pockets? Who needs them? When we saw the Seal Line Electronic Case we new we had to have it for our next cycling adventure. Seal Lines Touch, Talk and Listen ™ design allows you to use the touch screen, talk and listen without removing… [more]	Skratch Labs Exercise Mix Single Serve Packets $1.95 Stay hydrated on your longer rides with these single serve packets. Perfect to toss in a jersey pocket for that mid-ride re-fuel. Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix, also known as “Secret Drink Mix”, was developed and tested in the field with athletes competing in races like the Tour de France.… [more]
Skratch Labs Everyday Mix 1 lb. $19.95 Typical sports drinks have too many calories and not enough electrolytes for use as an everyday rehydration drink. So we designed this product for daily hydration that you can use anytime you might be dehydrated – whether sick, traveling, or knocking back a few too many the night before. With only… [more]	Skratch Labs Exercise Mix 1 lb. $19.95 Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix, also known as “Secret Drink Mix”, was developed and tested in the field with athletes competing in races like the Tour de France. For years, athletes would secretly dump their sponsors’ drinks to replace it with Skratch Labs, earning the name SDM from the pros… [more]
Stomach of Anger Lion of Flanders Hoodie $24.00 $48.00 When we think "epic," we think Belgium. Why Belgium? Because epicness requires mud, cobbles (optional), possibly blood and crazy people yelling at you while smoking, drinking and eating frites. And, of course, the Lion of Flanders. Long the symbol of the Flemish region of Belgium, the Lion of… [more]	Trigger Point Therapy Ultimate SMRT-CORE DVD Package $67.96 $79.95 With help from The Grid challenge your core with SMRT-Core DVDs; get the knots massaged out of the muscles at the same time! SMRT-CORE Level 1 DVD is a starting point that provides the foundational movements needed to perform all of the SMRT-CORE exercises. The SMRT-CORE Level 2 DVD adds intensity… [more]