Since 2015, Santini has been the official partner of L’Eroica, the event that has transformed vintage cycling into “a symbol of authenticity and passion.”
To celebrate ten years of collaboration, the vaunted Italian brand offers its latest collection that “celebrates the essence of cycling’s past while it’s met modern innovation.”
Founded in 1997 along the white gravel roads of Tuscany, L’Eroica is much more than an event, “it’s a journey back in time, a tribute to the purest form of cycling.”
From this spirit comes the latest Santini x Eroica collection, a mix of vintage style wool jerseys and modern-day garments that are complimented by a line of casual pieces that offer the same heroic essence for revelers when they’re off their bikes.
Wool Line
The collection offers garments made entirely of wool, perfect for retro cycling enthusiasts. The new jerseys feature vintage details such as mother of pearl buttons on the back pockets and metal zippers, recalling the classic style of cycling kits from the past.
The wool jerseys are “Eroica Approved” and can be worn during Eroica events, ensuring an authentic historical experience. Alongside them, are a mix of merino wool and polyester garments that combine the same vintage charm with the performance of contemporary fabrics.
Technical Garments
In addition to the wool, retro jerseys, the collection also includes two lightweight, high performance jersey that are made from modern microfiber materials, along with two bib shorts that feature Santini’s GITevo chamois.
Casual Line
To live L’Eroica every day, the collection offers hoodies (with and without zippers), crewnecks in a variety of color and T-shirts in viscose or cotton blends, allowing enthusiasts to carry on the nostalgic style beyond the saddle.
“Wearing the Santini x Eroica collection means embracing a way of experiencing cycling: rediscovering the beauty of miles earned with effort, honoring the past, and turning it into inspiration for new challenges. It’s riding with pride along roads steeped in history, with eyes fixed on the future.Available online atsantinicycling.com, at all Eroica events, and in selected stores, the collection represents a balance between tradition and innovation, combining retro taste with modern solutions.A line designed for those who want to relive the emotions of heroic cycling without giving up the comfort and performance of modern fabrics, but also for those who wish to carry the spirit of L’Eroica into everyday life,” says Santini.
You can view the entire collection by visiting www.santinicycling.com/eroica
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