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Melbourne-based cycling and performance lifestyle apparel brand MAAP has introduced a range of new functional items across its Alt_Road collection.
With a range of apparel designed to inspire riders venturing off the beaten path in pursuit of Mother Nature’s wild and natural spaces
Since 2021, the MAAP Alt_Road collection has continued to evolve and adapt each year, offering a range of apparel designed to inspire riders venturing off the beaten path in pursuit of wild and natural spaces.
With this latest introduction, the brand further elevates an already accomplished collection.
Highlights include:
The new Alt_Road™ Cargo Bib 2.0, which features an updated cut and fit, paired with the introduction of new lightweight yet durable fabrics for enhanced performance, as well as a specifically engineered ‘off-grid’ chamois, designed to enhance support and comfort.
The updated chamois retains the same layout and thickness as MAAP’s other bibs but uses a foam that has higher density offering greater shock absorption and also much improved resistance to chamois fatigue (the chamois foam compressing) over the course of a ride.
The Alt_Road™ jersey, which, for version 3.0 has been enhanced with a lighter, airy merino fabric, whilst also embedding hydrophilic properties for improved moisture management. The result is a high-performing mid-layer garment suited to more demanding riding conditions.
Riders looking for rugged designs for rough terrain which effortlessly transition from off-grid adventures to post-ride activities will be drawn to the all-new, lightweight WMNS Alt_Road Crop Tee and the Alt_Road LS Mesh Tee. Here, lightweight technical materials offer durability, while thoughtful design details, including a zip stash pocket, provide versatility.
For more challenging weather conditions, where layering is essential, the new Alt_Road Insulated Jacket and Insulated Vest are designed to provide an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio in slim, packable and versatile designs.
Low-volume Teijn Octa insulation provides thermo-regulation beneath a wind-resistant shell for two technically advanced options capable of delivering on-bike performance and off-bike comfort during cold-weather adventures.
