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In the world of cycling, Giordana is one brand name that stands out. They have been making cycling clothing and accessories for over twenty-five years, with all their design and manufacturing functions based in Italy, when most other companies have outsourced much of theirs to cheaper countries. So Giordana cycling jerseys are renowned for their performance, design and quality. Like in many other aspects of Italian fashion, this company releases new designs onto the market every season. In keeping with their spirit of inclusivity, Giordana produces several ranges, which cater to the professional team racing riders at the top end, and to the hobby or leisure cyclist at the other end of the scale. The 2010 season has dispensed with its Easy Rider range, although there was a collection for 2009 so you might be able to get hold of some of these cycling shirts. There are six ranges for 2010, outlined briefly here.

Body Clone

This is the top of the range line of cycling clothing, designed to perfectly fit a cyclist in the riding position. It is more usual to make clothing that fits the rider when he or she is in an upright standing position, but it obviously makes more sense to design it to fit the shape when actually sitting on the bike. As always, the best quality materials for moisture wicking and performance are used in the Body Clone series of clothing.

Ultimate

The Ultimate category is the next step down, and is still meant for serious and aggressive cycle racing at the top levels of the sport. This collection is split into two ranges called the Laser and Tenax series. These sets of cycling clothing are very high quality and might be the top of the range for other cycle wear companies.

Pro Level

This collection of cycling shirts and accessories is essentially the same as those worn by the professional racing team members, so they are high performance, as you might expect, and also sport the team designs if you like the really flashy colors and logos.

Performance

Giordana’s Performance category includes the Silverline series of clothing which is suitable for men and women; and two ranges specifically designed for female riders, the Shape and Fusion series. These products are more affordable and are best described as the all-rounders in the family of Giordana cycling jerseys. Although they are cheaper, they are still suited to serious cyclists who are involved in grueling training regimes or proper racing.

Sport

The Sport collection is what might be called the entry-level, and is the step down from the Performance range, making these jerseys great for all kinds of cyclists of all shapes and sizes. The fit of them is substantially more relaxed for this reason. Many of the other higher performance tops are body-hugging, with elasticated waist bands and cuffs to prevent the wind from puffing up the jersey and causing drag.

Lifestyle

Many people do not want to go out cycling wearing the serious gear, and then change when they reach their destination. They might be hobby cyclists, just riding for fun. But they still want the performance advantages of wearing a proper cycling shirt with moisture wicking capability. This is where the Lifestyle range comes in. These Giordana jerseys can be worn casually as well as for cycling, and are styled more like everyday clothing. But you still get the technical fabrics that will ensure you stay cool and comfortable when riding.