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BodyPaint, my favorite bibshorts

The BodyPaint 2.0 bibshorts are partially the result of feedback from our professional cycling teams, and up close there’s no denying this is a high-end performance piece. They’re a warm weather garment with a very low cut front and a nice airy mesh in back between the straps. The shorts on the Body Paint Bibshorts are formed from a single piece of seamless fabric for a naturally supportive fit. The short feels like it is hugging you perfectly in any position, thanks to this anatomic fit and the as well as a highly compressive fabric. The main body of the shorts is cut from a single piece of Lycra. This smooth fit, combined with the aero dimples employed in the material, make this is the most aerodynamic bib short on the market. We have engineered the dimples into the fabric to induce flow separation and reduce aerodynamic drag. Think of it as the clothing equivalent for the Zipp rim dimples. Smooth fit combined with aero dimples. Perhaps nothing in these bib shorts has benefited as much from our association with professional cycling teams as the Progetto X2 Air Seat Pad. The Cervélo TestTeam and Garmin-Barracuda teams spend three years testing ...

Meeting up with former Indy 500 driver Alex Zanardi

Its not only the UCI WorldTour riders that are searching for an innovative edge when pushing for the line of glory. Former Indianapolis 500 and Formula One driver Alex Zanardi took up competition in handbiking after he suffered a violent accident at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Germany, race track in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of his legs.

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BodyPaint, my favorite bibshorts

Meeting up with former Indy 500 driver Alex Zanardi

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