The arrival of autumn and the first rains of the season have reminded us that if you want to go out on your bike for a ride, even during this time of year, you have to deal with rain and cold. Two weather conditions that can become extremely unpleasant if faced without the use of the right products.. For this Van Rysel wanted to make all his technical knowledge available to cyclists to create two new jacket models: the RCR-R PRO Lightweight Rain Jacket and the RCR-R PRO Wind and Rain Jacket. Two technical garments with great qualities developed, designed and built according to the needs of WorldTour team athletes Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale.
Absolute performance
The two new jackets born from the ideas and hands of Van Rysel technicians have only one goal: allow even the most demanding athletes to achieve the best performances in any weather conditionsTo do this, it was important to understand which points needed to be explored and concentrated on, and this is where the feedback from the participants came into play. athletes of the French team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale.
The RCR-R PRO Rain Jacket gives maximum waterproof protection with minimum weight., ensuring excellent aerodynamics even under the heaviest downpours. The second model, The RCR-R PRO Wind and Rain Jacket offers warmth and comfort when temperatures drop.
“We worked with our riders and technical staff,” said Jocelyn Bar, Product Manager for Professional Team Clothing, “to understand their needs and transform them into real innovations. Each product has passed more than 50 hours of laboratory testing and saw dozens of versions before becoming effective and reliable."
RCR-R PRO Raincoat
This is a 100 percent waterproof garment, ultralight and ideal to carry with you all year roundIts close fit guarantees maximum performance, without limiting the cyclist's ability to move. At Van Rysel they have focused on making this jacket extremely waterproof, which in laboratory tests has supported a load of 20.000 millimetres of water column. All this while maintaining a high level of breathability., 7,8 RET coefficient which classifies it as a very breathable product.
The weight remains extremely low: only 152 grams in size S.
Price: 289,99 euro.
RCR-R PRO Windproof and Rainproof
Once again, Van Rysel's technicians wanted to create a product that could be used all year round. In fact, the Windproof and Rainproof jacket has been designed for cycling when the weather conditions are extremely unfavorable.This jacket combines insulation, breathability, and water repellency. Its water resistance rating is 5.000 mm. while the RET coefficient for breathability is 5,4, making it one of the most breathable garments.
The weight is 262 grams in size S.
Price: 238,99 euro.
For better protection in extreme situations, it is recommended to use both products.: Rainproof and above the Windproof and Rainproof.
