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GRIPSTER MAG #1 06 12 20CONTENTS 20 A revolution in shoe cover design 24 Race Moment06 Speed & Friendships 26 Band of photographers12 Land of Sleeping Beauty 28 The Complete GripGrab range18 Off the bike19 What is a gravel bike?Welcome to GripsterWe design and develop products for cycling, but we are more than just a brand. With astrong passion for cycling, and as professional communicators, photographers, videomakers and bloggers, we simply love to share our experiences on and off the bike.Through our interest in cycling we are constantly inspired by friends and colleagueswho show off their new bike, share their experiences from this morning’s ride, theweekend´s muddy race or their plans of going bike packing in a new exotic location.We wish to pass on this shared enthusiasm and are proud to present the first editionof the Gripster magazine!Gripster magazine offers you pages of contemplation, inspiration and insight. Join us foran adventure to the Faroe Islands, where you find no marked trails, but plenty of stunningscenery that will leave you breathless. Get behind the scenes with a top ladies’ pro team,as the riders from WM3 Pro Cycling make selfies between hard training rides in Spain. Gaininsight into GripGrab’s universe of accessories and learn why IntelliSeal is an award-winningtechnology and together with Zipper-less are the new buzz-words in shoe covers.In the magazine, you also find a complete overview of the GripGrab range. GripGrab iswidely recognized for a lineup of top quality accessories for cycling in all conditions.Our creed is to make your riding the best possible experience regardless of the weather.We hope our paths will cross on the trails and roads someday. Enjoy reading!4 GRIPSTER MAG Cycling magazine by #1
Contributors Cover photo Peter Ebro Martin Paldan, Faroe Islands Martin Paldan WebsiteThomas Jean Nielsen gripstermag.com Alex Buck Published by Paul Foulonneau GripGrab ApS Tore B. Andersen Literbuen 11, 2740 Skovlunde Marti Richter Denmark Brett Smith gripgrab.com Casper Saltoft Helgi Winther Olsen
SPEED & FRIENDSHIPS Words and photography by Paul Foulonneau and Alex Buck Training camp with WM3 Pro Cycling Team PHOTO STORY6
Marianne VosWith an abundance of world championshiptitles both on and off-road, Marianne Vosneeds no further introduction. She is acontinuing source of inspiration and agreat ambassador for cycling as a sport.
A day with the ridersA training camp is not only about training yourmuscles. Each year for those pro riders, it meansfresh air. New bike. New kit. New mates. So whatare they really doing there? Follow our adventurethrough a day with the WM3 Pro Cycling Team’sriders.
A team Being a pro rider means working by pedaling. If you are lucky, your colleagues can become your friends. It is the perfect opportuniy to meet each other and chat together. On the bike. At lunch. Every time & everywhere.A bikeWM3 Pro Cycling riders are using Ridley frames:Liz SL - with green graphics to emphasize theWM3 Energy´s focus on creating sustainableenergy solutions. A road They are pro riders. Road lovers. Race winners. They share a passion for the asphalt and the need for speed. A backbone What’s behind? Professional riders need professional staff to give their best on the bike. Setting up the gears, switching the power meter, adding a new tape, changing a bearing. That’s what the mechanic is doing ten hours a day. A race The riders are hungry for more. Hunting the Victory.
Exploring new trails on the Faroe Islands LAND OF SLEEPING BEAUTY Words by Brett Smith and photography by Martin Paldan Amap spread out on a table. The mist and sheep. The name Faroe is an in races and having fun on the bike. crew is still warm from the day’s ancient word for sheep, and the animals Besides being part of the Danish cross expedition. Anna Maria is pre- play a huge part in both nowadays´ busi- country scene he competes in stage paring a well anticipated dinner in the nesses and yesterday’s traditions. With races such as the Andalucía Bike Race kitchen. Helgi, her son, is still in cycling less than 50.000 people living on the 18 and Swiss Epic and lives and breathes bibs and leaning over the table. His islands, and most of them concentrated for mountain biking, always looking for index finger is hovering over the map in the bigger cities (which are no way the next adventure. just like he´s about to use it for braking. big), the sheep rule the mighty terrain, Whenever the opportunity arises, Helgi The green nuances and altitude curves and share it only with the occasional grabs the chance to travel back home indicate the Faroe signature scenery: bird watcher or hiker. Helgi, a native to his birth place to visit his family and Soft, grassy hills inviting for a picnic, Faroese now living in Denmark, is a to explore the terrain of the 18 North dramatically ending in lethal hundred dedicated mountain biker, and has his Atlantic islands. Together with his meter vertical drops straight into the eyes and wheels set on exploring the fellow mountain bike riders back home, ocean. It´s a Nordic landscape with no sleeping beauty of the Faroe Islands. he took steps to start the Faroe Islands thousand meter peaks to climb, but with ´The landscape is stunning, and only Mountain Bike Club. The purpose of plenty of smaller mountaintops to con- few people are using it for leisure pur- the club is to create a community of quer for the outdoor minded. ´This spot pose. It´s truly the great outdoors, with riders on the Faroe Islands that share a is so beautiful - We went there in full a very rough and Nordic feel to it! It´s passion for mountain biking. With the sunlight and blue sky – We could see a completely unique experience to ride development of a new trail area in Tors- for miles´ His finger stops, and he puts your mountain bike up here´ Helgi says havn, the club hopes to attract more it down on a mountain top near the sea. and turns his face into a broad smile, members and to develop the mountain He then grabs his phone ´I´ll show you a that must be straight out of his Viking biking culture in the future. photo! I want a trail to pass this point´. genes. Two riders and a photographer The Faroe Islands is situated roughly Faroe MTB Club It´s late afternoon as the little van parks halfway between Scotland and Iceland. Helgi is born and raised in the Faroe near the lake Leitisvatn close to the As the name suggests, The Faroe Is- Islands and now lives in Denmark, north airport. Helgi and his friend Lisette get lands is a series of islands – 18 in total of busy Copenhagen in a small village their bikes ready, and the photographer taking up 1399 square kilometers of raw next to the forest. He has less than five snaps the obligatory shots of them terrain in the North Atlantic Ocean, and minutes to the mountain bike trails, preparing, and then the photographer connected via bridges, tunnels, boats and is a dedicated rider, balancing his is gone. Like a dog getting the scent of and helicopters. This is the land of ambitions between making good results a wild animal in the woods, the image steep rocks, grassy hills, waterfalls, fog,12 GRIPSTER MAG #1
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hunter is off to the lake shore to capture is visible from almost all locations gives again if they lose balance the first time and need to clip out of their pedals. some shots of the weather-worn old the light an extraordinary ocean/sky They explore the natural challenges in the terrain and slowly make their way stone boathouses. quality that I haven´t seen before. I hope towards the horizon. Martin Paldan is an award-winning the photos speak for themselves, it´s Non-existing trails Helgi has initiated a dialogue with action sports photographer from Copen- difficult to describe in words´. the Faroese tourist board Visit Faroe Islands, and has presented them with hagen, Denmark, and is regarded in the Helgi and Lisette are ready with their the potential in creating marked trails for mountain bikers, both for the local Danish mountain bike environment as TREK bikes. The air is northerly crisp, riders, but in the bigger perspective the mountain bike trails will be of huge the guy who is responsible for creating but desaturated tones of yellow and interest for travelling riders coming to the Faroe Islands to experience the a visual boost in the mountain bike green have filled the landscape with raw outdoors. The Tourist Board is looking at this opportunity with positive eyes, community. His hpihgoGht-ooqsu,taoolifttyGe,npriewprifGtehcrfatillylb.com melancholy and desolation. Darkness as they see a growing potential in active captured action is closing in. Even though the airport is tourism. With all the current trails as a starting point, Helgi has defined two flash in broad daylight, have given him only a few kilometers away, the terrain kinds of trails on the Faroe Island: First on the list are the currently non-exist- the status as the leading action sports is vast and there´s not a single soul ing XCO trails for training and racing. There´s a municipality plan to establish photographer in Denmark. He won´t within sight. Only the old stone boat such trails in the city of Torshavn (capi- tal of the Faroe Islands), up in the terrain admit this himself. He will hold up his houses indicate human activity at some near the Hotel Torshavn. This plan is due to an effort made by the Faroe MTB camera and say that he´s fortunate point – and according to their moss- Club (MTB.fo), and the result will be a series of trails with berms, rock gardens, to do what he loves to do – and that grown rooftops and the size of rocks flow sections and more. This will be the he´s still a beginner. His fuel is clearly making up the houses – this most likely a strong passion for the photographic would have been activities involving medium and dedicated urge to tell swords and wizardry in ancient times! visual stories. As the chief photographer The destination is the horizon only a for the Danish cycling accessory brand few kilometers away. At this point the GripGrab, Martin was excited to be lake will meet the ocean in a mighty given the opportunity to follow Helgi´s waterfall. There´s no obvious trail, and mountain bike expedition to the Faroe Helgi and Lisette quickly find them- Islands. ´I didn´t know what to expect, selves exploring different lines crossing and I´m completely overwhelmed by small streams, going over big beds of the scenery! I have been on many photo flat rock, cruising through sand and adventures around the world, but it´s water at the lake shore and fighting been a while since I felt how I feel on their way through soggy sections in the this expedition! The views and the light higher terrain. They´re having fun on the are amazing – The fact that the ocean bikes, and often try a specific section14 GRIPSTER MAG #1
Go to GripGrab.com ´home ground´ of the Faroe MTB Club. The second type are the trails that Helgi sees It´s an arena for the dizzy as ´adventure trails´. Current trails that will to break into tears, and for bring the rider in close experience with the the strong to feel dignity. stunning scenery and provide an excellent ride. These trails are both existing single trails and the occasional gravel roads. By connecting these to new trails, plus adding markings along the routes, the Faroe Is- lands can present an amazing grid of trails for the adventurous rider. Vertical drop of a hundred meters As the sun leaves the sky and gently dives into the ocean, Helgi and Lisette have found a trail a bit from the lake shore, a trail that leads towards the horizon. The trail is soggy and hard to ride as the last bit is uphill. They shift gears, lean forward and push hard on the pedals. They´re driven by their curiosity and an urge to explore new places on their mountain bikes. Helgi can´t imagine that there has ever been a mountain bike at this location. Hikers yes, but mountain bikers most likely not. Helgi´s love for mountain biking is genuine and combined with his urge to create opportunities for other riders, it´s only fair to say that Helgi is a Nordic pioneer, and an adventurer by heart. 15
With a mixed feeling of complete horror biking. Who´s winning the races, where map indicating the top 5 existing trails and utter fascination Lisette is standing do you find the best mountain bike pho- where the landscape ends. From riding tos online and which magazines have along with the top 5 scenery spots that with comfort and a confident feeling of the best reviews of gear. Then the home ground beneath her wheels, she´s now baked cake is put on the table, and to- can be rceoauclhdeedvboylvGmeowouittonhtamGinarribpkiikGneg.rsaFrbo.mcom experiencing a complete disintegration gether with cups of coffee being poured, there it of gravity and physics! It´s an arena for the sweet scent is doing its magic – the the dizzy to break into tears and for the crew is comfortably drowsy from the along selected routes, info boards at strong to feel dignity. Hundred meters day´s exploring. The way back from the below her feet the roaring Atlantic vertical rocks to the lake shore parking the trail heads and motivating local Ocean is bashing against the rocks was in the dark with head lamps and that rise straight from the ocean and rider´s souls saturated with satisfac- businesses to consider the possibilities dramatically reach for the sky. A vertical tion and fascination. This is what Helgi palisade that will make the blood freeze wants other riders to experience, and with such a perspective. in even the toughest man. It´s like a the question naturally is: What is the giant took a big bite of the island and next step in the project? Helgi would like ´The first step is now taken. Let´s see left a piece for later. to get inspiration and practical knowl- edge from other locations that have where this goes. It´s the beginning of Gravity comes back and soon Helgi gone through a similar development. and Lisette are cruising the hills along From bike parks to bigger trail systems an adventure – not just for me, but for the edge. In the last light of the day they with markings, gradings, maintenance ride with big smiles and firm grips. It´s plan and a community. Inspiration from every rider and adventurer that decides flow, it´s the moment, it´s being alive on these places will help him define and the Faroe Islands. more precisely describe his vision for to come here and explore.´ says Helgi. mountain biking on the Faroe Islands, The vision so it can be presented to the right peo- Back at the dinner table at Helgi´s ple. It could start with a downloadable parents, the talk is all about mountain16 GRIPSTER MAG #1
The weather can be unpredictable. What type of bike is best for the Faroe Inspired to go?Be sure to bring gloves, shoe covers Islands? When asked about this, Helgiand rain- and windproof gear even in explains: More info about the Faroe Islands cansummer time. Here´s Helgi´s list of be found at visitfaroeislands.compreferred gear: “You will get an experience with whatev- er mountain bike you ride here, but I will“For gloves I highly praise the GripGrab say that the trail capable full suspensionVertical for summer rides. They have mountain bike will make you smile theoutstanding grip, thanks to the new most. Lately my preferred bike hasInsideGrip technology, and will protect been the Trek Fuel EX plus which is ayour hands in case you crash. If you 140/130 travel 27.5 plus sized tire bike.plan to go in spring or autumn, I suggest The beefier tires fit perfectly for both theto bring an insulated glove like the rockier trails and for the soft grass in theGripGrab Windster. For shoe covers I mountains. Because of the often steeprecommend the GripGrab RaceAqua X technical climbing I tend to look for, Ifor an all-round, all weather cover. If it like the 2x11 gearing on this bike. Whengets cold, then the insulated RaceTher- I go on my XC bikes fooling around Imo X will keep your feet warm and dry. have an 1x11 gearing that does the jobAs the countryside is remote with few fine. But I much prefer to go with a trailpeople, and the weather can change in a bike as it is like these bikes are madeheartbeat, always bring a backpack with for the adventures on the Faroe Islands.plenty of energy, a good windbreaker I still must try an Enduro bike up here,jacket, spare tube, tools and a comforta- but it could be good fun as well. Thereble cap that will protect your ears. It´s of are just no built trails with jumps andcourse mandatory to bring a GPS device such so the lighter climbing mid traveland a smartphone, and always let some- trail bikes seem perfect to me right now.body know about your planned ride.” That being said, even road biking is great here as everything is astonishingly beautiful no matter what way you point your choice of bike!”
OFF THE BIKE For the short moments, when not riding your bike: Three movies about cycling Words by Thomas Jean Nielsen TOUR DE PHARMACY UNREAL A SUNDAY IN HELL This is a mockumentary (mock and The list of star riders is impressive in This is a classic Danish documentary documentary) about the 1982 Tour de this 45 minutes long movie, and it is film directed by Jørgen Leth. The film is France. It features stars like Andy Sam- best described with the filmmaker’s own a chronology of the 1976 Paris–Roubaix berg, Jeff Goldblum, Orlando Bloom, words: bicycle race from the perspective of Julia Ormond, Danny Glover, Dolph “While many people are taught from participants, organizers and specta- Lundgren, Kevin Bacon and Mike Tyson a young age to prepare for the so-called tors. It’s truly a must see for everyone who really wanted to be a bike rider but ´real world,´ there are some who tear who is either a bike enthusiast or just became a boxer - and even a much criti- past the illusion of everyday life and wants to learn and understand the hype cized appearance by Lance Armstrong. explore wild lands of wonder and surrounding the bike world. After making the tennis mockumentary limitless potential from the seat of ´7 Days in Hell´, Samberg and his crew a mountain bike”. The film captures not just the events looked for a sport that could be dis- of the 1976 edition, but the atmosphere played cheaply, and when looking at The movie is build up by sequences of a professional race, and it shows cycling the team found “...so much that start with insights into a group of us just why the Paris–Roubaix is the strange behavior surrounding the sport.” rider´s ‘real world’ tedious life, and their most famous and important race of the Drugs is just one of the subjects in this escape through a Narnia like portal to spring classics. movie, but it’s the drugs and of course an Unreal world, where they are riding Tour de France that gave the movie its downhill on an icy mountain side, race You get up close with legendary riders title. with wild horses, escape from a bear in such as Eddy Merckx, Roger De Vlaem- the woods, or do stunts like 18 meters inck, Freddy Maertens, and Francesco The film’s race scenes were shot front flips. Moser. in four days, and to maintain an 80’s aesthetic, much of the race footage This movie combines bike action with “You can see every bead of sweat on was shot on Betamax cameras, with stunning wildlife footage and the 45 the cyclists and every smashed-up ankle. ´sideline footage´ shot on VHS. minutes feel like only 15 minutes! It really makes you never want to get on Luckily Red Bull TV host some of the a bike again. But it is an amazing film.” - Are you in the mood for some crazy greatest bike movies ever made, so Nick Fraser, BBC commissioning editor. comedy, but can’t let go of your bike? there are plenty to dive into and escape “Arguably the best film ever made about Then this is probably the only movie your own tedious reality. professional cycling” - Peter Cowie, that can satisfy your needs, and with its International Film Guide. only 40 minutes in length, there’s still Watch it online on Red Bull TV. time for a ride outside in all weather. Watch the original documentary online on filmcentralen.dk, or in English on Watch it online on HBO. YouTube.18 GRIPSTER MAG #1
WHAT IS A GRAVEL Words by Peter Ebro, photos by Alex Buck BIKE?The Gravel bike – also known as A road bike to go offroad The geometry the all-road bike or adventure We can very quickly establish that the The top tube is sloping in order to bike, is a bike designed with the gravel bike is closer related to the road provide a comfortable standoverbenefits of the road bike but with the bike and the cyclo cross bike than to height. This adds comfort and reliefability to ride on more rough surfaces, a mountainbike, so don´t expect your to your ride, when you dismount duetypically such as gravel roads, dirt roads gravel bike to conquer rock gardens and to obstacles on your course, or whenand not too technical singletracks. big drops. You will find zero suspension you´re bikepacking and need to stopThis might sound like a cyclocross bike, on a gravel bike (except for the suspen- for navigation. The taller headtubebut with the cross bike being a machine sion you get out of deflating the tyres). provides a more upright position, thusbuilt for speed with a more ´agressive´ So is the gravel bike just a road bike adding comfort to the (longer) ride.design, the gravel bike grants you a with bigger and more knobby tyres? No, With a longer wheelbase you get a moremore comfortable two wheeled plat- there´s more to it than just tyre size. As stable and comfortable ride. Often youform that allows you to go off the beat- the road bike is built with the purpose will experience longer chainstays onen path for a day of discovering or to go of going fast, the geometry of the gravel gravel bikes, in order to give clearanceon muti-day adventures with luggage. bike differs from the road bike in several for the rider´s heels when panniers are ways. Generally, the gravel bike is built mounted. A more slack head tube angle As the gravel bike presents a lot of with more comfort in mind. makes handling and control better, andopportunities to enjoy riding in very is much less aggressive compared todifferent environments, it´s interesting the race-oriented cx bike.to delve into how the gravel bike - oradventure bike - is designed.Read the full “What is a gravel bike” article on blog.gripgrab.com, and see the video on how to turn waiting time into gravel time. 19
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A REVOLUTIONIN SHOE COVERDESIGN Words by Marti Richter, photos by Martin Paldan For fall/winter, GripGrab has overhauled the lineup of shoe covers almost entirely. The new top of the range models RaceThermo, RaceThermo Hi-Vis, RaceThermo X, Arctic and Arctic X incorporate the award winning IntelliSeal technology, and have reached a new level in functionality and performance.In an effort to solve three problems with Zipper-less design shoe covers in one simple solution, Accompanied by the IntelliSeal the new range of shoe covers features technology, the design of GripGrab’s new the new IntelliSeal innovation, winner of range of shoe covers challenges the a Eurobike Award 2017. IntelliSeal is a existing paradigm of how to put on shoe rubberized coating of the binding at the covers. The new zipper-less shoe covers bottom of the shoe cover. This reduces go on before putting on the cycling shoes. the tendency of shoe covers getting wet This has several advantages: First off, a on the inside due to the wicking effect of zipper can break, which can’t happen if the material along the edge of the shoe you don’t have one. Then there also is no cover, and results in a warmer and dryer chaffing or rubbing, which could in some construction. It also allows the shoe cover cases lead to rider discomfort. Despite to sit tighter around the sole of the shoe the best efforts, zippers often are a weak and therefore making it harder for water to point when it comes to water resistance. get inside the shoe cover from the bottom. The new design allows the shoe cover Lastly, the rubber coating provides a to sit tightly around the leg and the shoe, durable protection from wear and tear and making it more difficult for water to run makes the stitches last longer, adding to down the leg and into the shoe cover. the overall durability of the shoe covers.“These high-visibility shoe covers feature an innovative andeffective seal around the shoe. The seamless design alsomakes them very flexible, watertight and comfortable towear.” – Eurobike Award Jury on RaceThermo Hi-Vis 21
Ride in any condition Scandinavian weather is often wet, windy and cold. Riding in these conditions puts great demands on the equipment for the rider to stay comfortable. GripGrab shoe covers are developed and tested under such conditions, and always with the aim of making it possible to ride and be com- fortable in any condition. The GripGrab range of products ranks among the best on the market. Zipper-less design in short • No zipper • Tight, snug fit • New way of putting on shoe covers • Better water resistance, no chaffing, better fitting IntelliSeal in short • Rubberized bottom part of shoe covers • Prevents the shoe from getting soaked in road spray • Tighter fit keeping road spray away from the shoe • Better durability due to protected stitching22
“There is no such thing as bad weather. The weather is only acircumstance you need to deal with by chosing the right gear.The weather shouldn´t dictate wether you should ride or not.”– Kristian Krøyer, Head of Design & Development, GripGrab
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RACEmomentA taste for gravel and ice cream 25HANSENS CYKELLØBCwfD1ain3nriet0deinhsakhmsmiicngaaertgFrakcltaevhr.cteeeTtrlaoahfmsriaeplyms,,ocanaroolntonuoidrvcnsteegheDprntoatahjncfoieseyiCsrsohtooihnmpuHrettpeeahnel.neehf:saebeSgeantdeca´nkrsst,trIaacotneiaoddnssPhoto by Tore B. Andersen
BAND OF Words by Peter Ebro, photos by Martin PaldanPHOTOGRAPHERSThe perfect moment initiative to host a community for peopleSports photography is a genre that with the combination of the two interests:attracts amateurs and professionals alike. Photography and cycling.The challenge of capturing an athlete inthe perfect action moment can be frustra- Online platform and local communitiesting, but mostly rewarding. The excitement The GripGrab Media Crew is an interna-of being present at a race or session, and tional community of photographers onthe feeling of getting the cool shots, is a all levels. What they have in common is adrug for image makers. They keep coming strong passion for sports photography andback, and have a strong motivation for the motivation to share this passion withdeveloping their skills and techniques. likeminded people.Few get paid and work as professionals,but most action sports photographers The GripGrab Media Crew exists bothshoot because they love capturing the as an online forum and also as locallymoments. It´s about being present, based communities. The aim is to create acreative, having fun and identifying shared platform for all members, in whichoneself as a photographer. they can develop their photographic skills by being active with their cameras, meetRiding directors at local photo sessions and get feedbackAs a brand established by riders, GripGrab and tips from eachother.employees and directors are all activeathletes, that do morning rides before Meet-upswork, participate in races during the week- A few annual GripGrab Media Crewends and live and breathe for all aspects Meet-ups are held each year at differentof cycling. For GripGrab, the story telling locations and events throughout Europe,is a natural part of sharing our passion for and give the members an opportunity tocycling, and GripGrab is known for high meet in person and enjoy several daysquality imagery made by our in-house of shooting and sharing photo relatedphotographers (who are also bike experiences.enthusiasts). In the spirit of sharingand expanding the interest in cycling If you´re interested in knowing moreand photography, GripGrab has taken the about the GripGrab Media Crew, and consider joining, please find out more on gripgrab.com/media-crew.The GripGrab Media Crew has more than 50 members from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, UnitedKingdom and the USA. More info on how to join the GripGrab Media Crew community can be found at gripgrab.com/media-crew.
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LONG GLOVES
GripGrab long glovesRacing VerticalThe Racing is a pro level performance glove, with Vertical is designed for downhill and free riding.the award winning InsideGrip technology that It features the award winning InsideGrip technologydelivers an unforeseen level of handlebar control. that prevents your hand from sliding inside the gloveIt is the ultimate lightweight glove for MTB racing. and ensures maximum handlebar control and grip.SuperGel XC SharkSuperGel XC is GripGrab's most shock absorbing The Shark glove is an excellent choice for MTBfull finger glove, featuring high end materials riders at all levels. With 4 mm DoctorGel padding,and 4 mm DoctorGel padding. It gives maximum durable synthetic leather palm and supple meshprotection against hand fatigue and is the perfect back, this glove will provide excellent grip andchoice for riders who desire maximum comfort. all the comfort you need on the trails.Women’s Shark Women’s ProGel Full FingerThe Women's Shark glove is an excellent choice for The Woman's ProGel Full Finger is a topfemale mountain bike riders at all levels. With 4 performance glove, with a superb fit designedmm DoctorGel padding, durable synthetic leather specifically for women. Constructed frompalm and supple mesh back this glove will provide lightweight, flexible materials they offer maximumyou with excellent grip and comfort on the trails. freedom of movement and excellent grip. 33
GripGrab junior gloves Rebel Rebel Youngster The Rebel is designed for downhill, bike park The Rebel Youngster is designed for action seeking action and BMX. It offers excellent grip and kids. It offers excellent grip and handlebar handlebar control and comes in two cool designs. control and comes in two cool designs. It is The Rebel is the choice of the new generation of perfect for bike park action and BMX. action seeking riders. X-Trainer Jr. Rebel Youngster Winter The X-trainer Jr gloves offer great hand The Rebel Winter is a comfortable, all-round, winter cycling glove for youngsters. It combines protection, bike control and comfort for active warmth, flexibility and a cool camo design. Its breathable, water-repellent and insulating kids. These are high quality gloves, featuring properties make it an excellent glove. quality materials, excellent fit and durability for parents who want the best for their kids.34
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WINTER GLOVES
GripGrab winter glovesOptimus NordicThe Optimus is a high-end winter glove, The Nordic is a very warm and comfortable winter cycling glove. Its windproof and water-repellentexceptional in every detail. It combines outer shell combined with the lobster design andperformance and an exquisite design characterized maximum insulation secure warm and comfortable hands in sub zero temperatures.by simplicity and subtle details. It is fullywaterproof, highly insulating and breathable.Cloudburst Neoprene GloveCloudburst is a pair of fully waterproof and The Neoprene is a rain weather glove made from 3windproof high-performance gloves for the wet and mm neoprene, which stays warm even when wet. Itswindy days. Cloudburst is remarkably thin and perfect fit and silicone grip makes it thesubtle making it appealing for both training and racing. favourite glove for riders looking at hours spent riding in rain during races or hard training.Windster Windster Hi-VisThe Windster is a comfortable all-round winter The Windster Hi-Vis increases your visibility andcycling glove combining warmth, flexibility and safety when riding. The Windster Hi-Vis is astyle. Its breathable, water-repellent and comfortable all-round winter cycling gloveinsulating properties make it an excellent glove combining warmth, flexibility and style. It isfor damp and cold conditions. breathable, water-repellent and insulating. 37
GripGrab winter glovesHurricane Hurricane Hi-VisThe Hurricane is a comfortable water-repellent The Hurricane Hi-Vis is a highly visible andcycling glove composed from waterproof, breathable comfortable cross-season cycling glove. It willand lightweight materials, making it an excellent provide great safety benefits on your trainingglove for damp and windy conditions. It provides rides and commutes. Hurricane Hi-Vis offers greatgreat insulation and maximum freedom of movement. insulation and maximum freedom of movement.Women’s Hurricane RaptorThe Women's Hurricane is a comfortable The Raptor is a windproof racing glove that feelscross-season cycling glove composed from like a second skin. InsideGrip ™ and silicone printwater-resistant, breathable and lightweight in a one-piece palm provide outstanding grip andmaterials, making it an excellent glove for damp control. Featuring a slip-in cuff and exceptionallyand windy conditions. flexible and breathable softshell back. Primavera Merino Glove Primavera Hi-Vis Glove The Primavera Merino Glove blends wool and Lycra The Primavera Hi-Vis Glove combines excellent for excellent insulation and fit. InsideGrip™ and insulation, high-visibility and a perfect fit. silicone prints on the palm provide outstanding grip. InsideGrip ™ and silicone print in the palm provide Brushed inside to maximize insulating capabilities outstanding grip. Brushed inside to maximize and touch screen fingertips. insulating capabilities.38
GripGrab winter glovesMerino Liner InsulatorThe Merino Liner is a thin, insulating Merino The Insulator is a comfortable, lightweight linerglove liner with a perfect fit and touch screen glove to be used either separately or insidefingertips. To be used inside another glove for another glove as an extra insulating layer onadditional insulation. extremely cold days. Hollow fibre technology ensures superior thermal insulation.Women’s Insulator Ride Waterproof Winter GloveThe Women's Insulator is a comfortable, The Ride Waterproof is a fully waterproof andinsulating, breathable and lightweight glove that windproof winter glove with good insulatingcan be used either separately or inside another properties. It features a Velcro gauntlet closureglove as an extra insulating layer on extremely that is long enough to overlap with jackets andcold days. Silicone print provides optimal grip. slim enough to fit underneath the sleeves.Ride Windproof Glove Ride Winter GloveRide Windproof is a cross-season cycling glove Ride Winter is a comfortable, all-round wintercomposed from water-resistant, breathable and cycling glove combining warmth, flexibility andlightweight materials. It features silicone palm style. Its breathable, water-repellent andreinforcement and grip enhancement, DoctorG™el for insulating properties make it an excellent gloveadded comfort and a touch screen enabled thumb. for damp and cold conditions. 39
SHOE COVERS
GripGrab shoe coversRaceAero TT RaceAeroWhen every second counts the RaceAero TT shoe RaceAero is a Lycra shoe cover offeringcover is what you need. Aerodynamic efficiency isparamount in time trials and these aero shoe aerodynamic efficiency. It protects shoes againstcovers are designed to save you seconds by spray and dirt and looks great too. Compatiblesmoothing turbulent air over your shoes. with most types of pedal systems.RaceAero Hi-Vis Women’s RaceAeroRaceAero Hi-Vis increases your visibility and The Women's RaceAero is a refined shoe coversafety when riding. It is made of Lycra, increases offering ultimate aerodynamic efficiency. Besidesaerodynamic efficiency and protects shoes against protecting shoes against spray and dirt, thespray and dirt. Compatible with most types of Women's RaceAero looks great too. Compatible withpedal systems. most types of pedal systems.RaceAqua RaceAqua Hi-VisA lightweight, waterproof and aerodynamic shoe RaceAqua Hi-Vis is a lightweight, waterproof and aerodynamic shoe cover, that protects against windcover that protects against wind and rain. The and rain and increases visibility. The waterproofwaterproof stretch fabric gives a tight fit and stretch fabric gives a tight fit and the rear zipper makes it easy to pull over the shoe.the rear zipper makes it easy to pull over theshoe. 41
GripGrab shoe coversRaceThermo RaceThermo Hi-VisThe RaceThermo is a fully waterproof, windproof The RaceThermo Hi-Vis is a fully waterproof,and insulated shoe cover ideal for cold and wet windproof and insulated shoe cover ideal for coldwinter days on the road. It is made from 4 mm and wet winter days on the road. Itswaterproof neoprene. RaceThermo features high-visibility properties increase your safetyIntelliSeal ™. when riding in low-light conditions.Arctic Ride Waterproof Shoe CoverThe Arctic is one of the warmest shoe covers The Ride Waterproof shoe cover keeps feet comfortable in wet conditions. It is built fromavailable on the market and ideal for very cold waterproof, highly stretchable, coated fleece thatwinter days. It is made from 4 mm waterproof is joined by waterproof seams. Designed so it is easy to take them on even on-the-go.neoprene with a hollow fibre lining and offersmaximum thermal insulation. Ride Winter Shoe Cover Primavera Cover Sock The Ride Winter shoe cover keeps feet comfortable The Primavera Cover Sock is designed to be worn in cold and wet conditions. It is built from over road shoes to reduce wind chill during fall waterproof high-stretch neoprene with waterproof or spring riding and to keep gravel out of the seams and is designed so it is easy to take them shoes. They have a pre-cut hole for the shoe on even on-the-go. cleat. Reflective detail improves safety.42
GripGrab shoe coversPrimavera Cover Sock Hi-Vis Toe CoverThe Primavera Cover Sock Hi-Vis is designed to The windproof and water resistant Toe Cover isaugment visibility and to be worn over roadcycling shoes to reduce wind chill and to keep ideal for spring and autumn road cycling. They aregravel out of the shoes. They have a pre-cut hole easy and quick to put on and offer protectionfor the shoe cleat. Extensive reflective details. from wind chill and light rain.Toe Cover Hi-Vis CyclinGaiterThe windproof and water resistant Toe Cover Hi-Vis CyclinGaiter is made from waterproof neoprene andis ideal for spring and autumn road cycling. They solves an issue inherent to most shoes and shoeincrease visibility, are easy to put on, and covers: Water leaking into the shoe or shoe coveroffer protection from wind chill and light rain. from the bib tights by sealing the gap between the two.CyclinGaiter Hi-Vis DryFootThe CyclinGaiter Hi-Vis solves an issue inherent The DryFoot ™ is a waterproof shoe cover designedto most shoes and shoe covers: Water leaking into to fit on regular everyday shoes. They are easy tothe shoe or shoe cover from the bib tights by put on and will protect your favourite shoes fromsealing the gap between the two. Its spray and dirt during cycling. The DryFoot ™ comeshigh-visibility properties increase your safety. in a handy bag for clean and easy storage. 43
GripGrab shoe covers RaceAqua X RaceThermo X RaceAqua X is a lightweight, waterproof and The RaceThermo X is suited for off-road riding and aerodynamic shoe cover designed for off-road use. is an extra durable shoe cover that is Waterproof stretch fabric gives a tight fit and waterproof, insulating and ideal for cold and wet its Kevlar base increases durability. This special winter days on the trails. It is made from 4 mm version of the RaceAqua has an open sole design. waterproof neoprene. Arctic X The Arctic X is suited for off-road riding and is an extra durable version of Arctic: one of the warmest shoe covers available on the market. It is waterproof, highly insulated and ideal for very cold winter days. It is made from 4 mm neoprene.44
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GripGrab socksLightweight SL Racing StripesThe Lightweight SL sock is a very light and sleek The Racing Stripes is a soft and comfortablelooking summer sock with a classic length. The summer sock in Coolmax® yarn that is ideal forsock is in a high-wicking and soft Coolmax® yarn cycling in warm conditions. The open mesh zonesthat is ideal for cycling in hot and humid secure high breathability. The sock comes in aconditions. With open mesh zones. variety of colors and with unique graphics.Classic No Show Women’s Classic No ShowThis no-show sock is a comfortable, lightweight The Women's No-Show Sock is a comfortable,and breathable sock in Coolmax® mesh. It is ideal lightweight and breathable sock with Coolmax®for cycling in hot conditions, spinning and indoor mesh. It is ideal for cycling in hot conditions,exercise. The open mesh zones secure high spinning and indoor exercise. The open mesh zonesbreathability. secure high breathability.Classic Low Cut Classic Regular CutA lightweight summer sock in Coolmax® mesh, ideal A lightweight summer sock in Coolmax® mesh, idealfor cycling in hot conditions. The open mesh zones for cycling in hot conditions. The open mesh zonessecure high breathability and also make the sock secure high breathability and also make the sockideal for Spinning and indoor exercise. Low-cut ideal for Spinning and indoor exercise.profile for minimal coverage of the ankle. Regular-cut profile. 47
GripGrab socksHi-Vis Regular Cut Women’s Classic Regular CutThe Regular Cut Sock Hi-Vis is a highly visible, The Women's Regular Sock is a lightweight summerlightweight summer sock in Coolmax® mesh, ideal sock in Coolmax® mesh, ideal for cycling in hotfor cycling in hot and low light conditions. The conditions. The open mesh zones secure highopen mesh zones secure high breathability. Hi-Vis breathability and also make the sock ideal forproperties makes this sock ideal for road cycling. Spinning and indoor exercise. Regular-cut profile.Merino Regular Cut Classic High CutThe Merino Regular-Cut sock is made from 50% A lightweight summer sock in Coolmax® mesh, idealmerino wool. A light and breathable construction for cycling in hot conditions. The open mesh zonescombined with excellent insulation makes it ideal secure high breathability. High-cut profile for thefor a variety of activities and conditions. cool and classic look. Spring/Fall Merino Winter High performance socks designed for cycling in The Merino Winter Sock is a high performance sock with moderate temperatures. The high elastic cuff and merino wool to keep feet warm and dry in cold stretch arch support ensure a comfortable fit. weather conditions. It features stretch arch Thermolite® fabric and padded sole guarantee support for superb fit and extra padded sole optimal cycling comfort. insulation for maximum comfort.48
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