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CIOVITA Launches new Luxurious Vale and Odyssey Merino Jackets

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CIOVITA, a leading name in premium cycling apparel, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Vale and Odyssey Merino Jackets. These luxury adventure cycling jackets are the newest additions to CIOVITA’s Merino product range, and they epitomise the perfect blend of comfort, style, and performance.

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As winter strengthens its grip, the Vale and Odyssey Merino Jackets emerge as the ultimate luxury companions for cyclists seeking warmth, protection, and uncompromising quality. Inspired by the beauty of nature and natural materials, tireless testing and tweaking paired with the constant drive to provide exceptional cycling kit these jackets are set to elevate the winter cycling experience of any discerning cyclist.

The Vale Merino Jacket – a modern-classic staple in any discerning cyclists kit collection

As part of the Apex Series, the Vale Merino Jacket gets its name from the deep Valleys that span open stretches between mountains and is meticulously crafted with a blend of merino wool and strategically placed water-resistant panels. …the result?

Unparalleled insulation, superior moisture-wicking properties, and exceptional odour resistance, ride after ride. This innovative combination of fabric technologies ensures that riders stay warm, dry, and fresh throughout their journey, no matter the weather. With its Pro Fit silhouette, the Vale Jacket offers a streamlined and aerodynamic design, optimising performance while exuding a touch of elegance. The YKK 2-Way Full Length Zip enables easy ventilation on the go, while touches of reflective binding enhance visibility during low-light conditions. A zippered back pocket provides additional secure storage while the improved fit of the Ergonomic Back Neck Shaping enhances overall comfort and allows the wearer to focus solely on their ride.

The Odyssey Merino Jacket embraces the concept of luxurious adventure

Similarly, the Odyssey Merino Jacket embraces the concept of luxurious adventure. The Odyssey Jacket embodies the meaning of the word allowing for long and adventurous journeys to be experienced by anyone who pulls this jacket over their shoulders. As the ideal option for any dry cold rides, this jacket boasts the same merino wool blend that provides exceptional insulation and protection from cold temperatures when no precipitation is expected. The Odyssey’s design takes the diverse needs of avid cyclists into account and features a snug but comfortable Race Fit cut which enhances the riding experience from the first pedal stroke to the last. As with the Vale, the fabric in the Odyssey jacket excels at naturally regulating body heat, managing moisture, and offering exceptional odour resistance to ensure comfort throughout a ride.

As a brand that increasingly prioritises environmentally conscious design and manufacturing practices, CIOVITA strives to utilise ethically sourced and more renewable/recycled materials in all its products, including the Merino range. The Vale and Odyssey Jackets not only exemplify the finest craftsmanship but also reflect CIOVITA’s conscious decision to work towards minimising its environmental impact and making more responsible decisions where the health of our planet is concerned.

The launch of these luxurious Merino jackets is an exciting milestone for CIOVITA and comes as another first in the local cycling apparel scene. Elevate your winter cycling adventures and experience the perfect blend of style and performance, wrapped in nature’s warmth with the Vale and Odyssey Merino Jackets.

For more information about the Vale and Odyssey Jackets, visit ciovita.co.za. Stay up to date with CIOVITA’s latest releases and news by following us on social media Instagram @Ciovita and Facebook @ciovitacycling , or sign up to the mailing list for early access to new releases, exclusive offers, and the latest news.

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DieselnDust

Jul 7, 2023, 1:39 PM

2 hours ago, guidodg said:

at Assos prices they can keep them...

I'm not sure you okes are in touch with Assos pricing or maybe y'all haven't checked the exchange rate recently but R3K won't buy you a cycling jersey with Assos branding at RRP

DieselnDust

Jul 7, 2023, 1:41 PM

53 minutes ago, karma said:

Perfect for posing at Noordhoek Farm Village

or at Can't-stands-here village

peepeekaitjie

Jul 7, 2023, 4:19 PM

2 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

I'm greek, I borrow the sheep sheers from the local farmer 🤣

So just make your own jersey, cut out the middlesheep 

ChrisF

Jul 7, 2023, 4:37 PM

3 hours ago, LazyTrailRider said:

I beg to differ.

A high-end, proper winter jacket is a game changer. R1.2k? That only buys a good long-sleeve normal jersey these days, R2k gets you a good quality flexible windshell, but without warmth. I've had many of those, but when I got a basically new demo Spez Element 3.0 at half-price (retails for around R6k) a few years ago, I realised what I was missing.

The combination of wicking, wind resistance and skin feel of a premium jacket is hard to beat.

 

The RacePace thermal cycling jackets are perfect for cycling past the snow on Swartberg pass - tested myself.  Friends have used the same at some of those freezing Trans Baviaans races.

 

 

The only negative ... it is bulky when the heats up.

 

 

A back.to.back test of the various brands may well point out finer advantages and disadvantages of the various brands.  Bang for buck ... RacePace certainly offers excellent value.

LazyTrailRider

Jul 7, 2023, 5:24 PM

40 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

The RacePace thermal cycling jackets are perfect for cycling past the snow on Swartberg pass - tested myself.  Friends have used the same at some of those freezing Trans Baviaans races.

 

 

The only negative ... it is bulky when the heats up.

 

 

A back.to.back test of the various brands may well point out finer advantages and disadvantages of the various brands.  Bang for buck ... RacePace certainly offers excellent value.

OK, I see now what your point of reference is.

This level of kit is fine on a tight budget, but it’s not the same thing. It’s like saying a Fox 36 Factory is a rip-off because a Rhythm-level fork does the same thing. They look they same, but that’s where the differences end…

Mamil

Jul 7, 2023, 7:38 PM

2 hours ago, LazyTrailRider said:

OK, I see now what your point of reference is.

This level of kit is fine on a tight budget, but it’s not the same thing. It’s like saying a Fox 36 Factory is a rip-off because a Rhythm-level fork does the same thing. They look they same, but that’s where the differences end…

Exactly. There's a difference between buying a high end piece of clothing cos it looks cool at the coffee stop on a chilly Sunday morning ride and buying it to.cycle through the night in the winter desert. 

LazyTrailRider

Jul 7, 2023, 8:03 PM

21 minutes ago, Mamil said:

Exactly. There's a difference between buying a high end piece of clothing cos it looks cool at the coffee stop on a chilly Sunday morning ride and buying it to.cycle through the night in the winter desert. 

Maybe those Trans Baviaans riders were just tough guys, or cheapskates, or both?

The are plenty of hardcore riders with crappy gear out there who make me look like an idiot with my expensive kit.

I don’t care though. I’ll take the luxury, thanks.

Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 4:28 AM

8 hours ago, LazyTrailRider said:

Maybe those Trans Baviaans riders were just tough guys, or cheapskates, or both?

The are plenty of hardcore riders with crappy gear out there who make me look like an idiot with my expensive kit.

I don’t care though. I’ll take the luxury, thanks.

You have expensive kit quality/luxury and crappy kit sold as expensive kit just because it is cycling and it should cost a left nut. 

What are the cheeper alternatives that riders are using? are there products in the market that perform just as well if not better than the more expensive options? 

guidodg

Jul 8, 2023, 5:13 AM

check out the Van Rysel range sold at Decathlon...amazing kit for the price.

unfortunately a lot of the Decathlon stuff is only available in Europe but quite a bit is trickling into the local Decathlon online shop...

Zebra

Jul 8, 2023, 6:17 AM

20 hours ago, Barry said:

What part of sheep farming and wool production is environmentally friendly? Happy Friday 😆

Well, for a start, no sheep were KILLED in the making of the jacket, so there I-S that….😆

Mamil

Jul 8, 2023, 6:21 AM

17 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

there is always somebody offended by something these day.

Most notably in this thread a new cycling jacket causes immediate umbrage to be taken. 🤷‍♂️

Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 6:32 AM

10 minutes ago, Mamil said:

Most notably in this thread a new cycling jacket causes immediate umbrage to be taken. 🤷‍♂️

I had to Google that.😆

Mamil

Jul 8, 2023, 6:40 AM

22 minutes ago, Zebra said:

Well, for a start, no sheep were KILLED in the making of the jacket, so there I-S that….😆

I have a zebra shirt in my drawer #justsaying

Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 7:05 AM

46 minutes ago, Zebra said:

Well, for a start, no sheep were KILLED in the making of the jacket, so there I-S that….😆

Yep and bacon and eggs come from Spar😂🤣😂

The Ouzo

Jul 8, 2023, 7:11 AM

4 minutes ago, Barry said:

Yep and bacon and eggs come from Spar😂🤣😂

so you need to kill a chicken in order to get the egg ?

Damn us city guys know nothing about farming, always though eggs were "pooped" out

Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 7:19 AM

6 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

so you need to kill a chicken in order to get the egg ?

Damn us city guys know nothing about farming, always though eggs were "pooped" out

Yep somthing like locking yourself in your car for 2 months and pooping on the back seat😂

splat

Jul 8, 2023, 7:35 AM

1 hour ago, Mamil said:

Most notably in this thread a new cycling jacket causes immediate umbrage to be taken. 🤷‍♂️

Similar sentiments with the South Carbon and Pyga threads,
It seems that top quality, world class, South African products must also be cheap.

Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 7:54 AM

11 minutes ago, splat said:

Similar sentiments with the South Carbon and Pyga threads,
It seems that top quality, world class, South African products must also be cheap.

Made local with local materials no huge textile import tax as per other import brands so why not?. Versus Socks R120 local and R350 from Versus UK for same sock nothing wrong with that. 

Nico van Loggerenberg

Jul 8, 2023, 8:07 AM

11 minutes ago, Barry said:

Made local with local materials no huge textile import tax as per other import brands so why not?. Versus Socks R120 local and R350 from Versus UK for same sock nothing wrong with that. 

As far as I know locally sourced merino is processed overseas. Unfortunately. 

 

For those complaining about price, have a look at what high quality merino t shirts cost. The mind is boggled. Fortunately you only need one (apparently it doesn't stink - that's what I tell myself when I wear the same one 5 days in a row) 

letsride

Jul 8, 2023, 8:16 AM

1 hour ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said:
1 hour ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said:

As far as I know locally sourced merino is processed overseas. Unfortunately. 

 

For those complaining about price, have a look at what high quality merino t shirts cost. The mind is boggled. Fortunately you only need one (apparently it doesn't stink - that's what I tell myself when I wear the same one 5 days in a row) 

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Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 8:18 AM

3 minutes ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said:

As far as I know locally sourced merino is processed overseas. Unfortunately. 

 

For those complaining about price, have a look at what high quality merino t shirts cost. The mind is boggled. Fortunately you only need one (apparently it doesn't stink - that's what I tell myself when I wear the same one 5 days in a row) 

The thread did not start with the price but seemed to move that direction. So if It processed overseas  would that not further impact the eco friendliness of the product?. 

Nico van Loggerenberg

Jul 8, 2023, 8:20 AM

1 minute ago, Barry said:

The thread did not start with the price but seemed to move that direction. So if It processed overseas  would that not further impact the eco friendliness of the product?. 

The term eco-friendly doesn't mean anything to me. Metrics are endless. I'd still rather have a more natural fibre that lasts a long time and was sourced from well-paid farmers if all other variables are the same. 

DieselnDust

Jul 8, 2023, 8:20 AM

12 minutes ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said:

As far as I know locally sourced merino is processed overseas. Unfortunately. 

 

For those complaining about price, have a look at what high quality merino t shirts cost. The mind is boggled. Fortunately you only need one (apparently it doesn't stink - that's what I tell myself when I wear the same one 5 days in a row) 

True story!

DieselnDust

Jul 8, 2023, 8:24 AM

9 hours ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said:

The term eco-friendly doesn't mean anything to me. Metrics are endless. I'd still rather have a more natural fibre that lasts a long time and was sourced from well-paid farmers if all other variables are the same. 

Amen. This whole green movement is a farce. Most eco friendly products emit more carbon through their supply chain. Good quality products that last are better for the environment and if sourced locally that’s even better for us. People must get off this green sheeple wagon. We’re a developing nation that needs industry and cheap energy. Stop shooting ourselves in the feet by wanting to be Europe. We’re in Africa so let’s get to be best in Africa first.

Barry

Jul 8, 2023, 8:33 AM

3 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:

Amen. This whole green movement is a farce. Most eco friendly products emit more carbon through their supply chain. Good quality products that last are better for the environment and if sources locally that’s enter for us. People must get off this green sheeple wagon

But who is going to save the sheep?🐑🐏

Guys i am taking the piss i enjoy a big fat steak as much as the next guy🥩

I do however think that environmentally conscious and merino wool are a bit of a contradiction and the media are playing on words to target a market segment.

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