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Aldi Performance Cycle clothing sale this Thursday

Head on down to your nearest Aldi this Thursday for bargains galore

We like to keep you updated on the latest Special Buys from Aldi, which frequently feature discounted cycle clothing, and the latest offer takes place this Thursday. This time they’re offering a range of Performance cycle clothing including winter jackets, bib tights, base layers and socks.

For the first time Aldi have produced this video showcasing some of the new garments and their features. It's rather slick and, well quite impressive really. 

The Performance Cycling Jacket costs £29.99 and looks to be brimfull  of features to keep you keep you cool, warm and dry where you need to be. Aldi don’t go into a huge amount of detail on their website, but we can tell you it’s made from a PerEffect material with what appears from the photo a slim cut. The panels are 3D cut with key moisture zones - okay, okay, mesh panels - to improve ventilation, a tall collar, OptiFit waist and cuffs and a full-length YKK zipper. It’s available in black/grey or black/blue in sizes m-xl.

Pair the jacket with these Performance Cycling Bib Pants for £29.99 for the complete winter cycling outfit. Constructed from a softshell fabric and featuring a Coolmax anti-bacterial silver finished insert and a short YKK front zipper. There are flat seams throughout for improved comfort and foot loop. There are lots of reflective details and “glow in the dark” piping to help you stand out in the dark.

Socks are an important part of any cycling outfit, and these Performance Cycling Wool Socks for just £3.99 look really good. Along with an ergonomic fit, they have toe and heel pads for added protection, a “movability pad” at the top of the foot and ankle padding. They’re available in various colours and sizes from 4 to 11.

We’ll end with the Performance Base Layer, available in a long sleeve top and pants. They’re both made from a compression PerEffect fabric with what Aldi call a 3D cut and moisture zones and what we'd call 'mesh panels' to aid breathability where you need it most.

Check out all those offers and more at www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thursday-21st-november/

We sent Caroline along to the last Aldi sale to check out the offers and you can read her impressions in this article. The best bit of advice it seems is to get there early and they only have limited stock and when it’s gone, it’s gone. If you do go along and grab a couple of items, let us know what you think of it. 

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes

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JRP in the Chilterns | 10 years ago
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I went to the Kingsbury Aldi at 10:00 today. There was still lots of cycling stuff left. The only people there were fighting over woolie boots. I bought a jersey, jacket, socks and bibs. All the sizing is quite relaxed, would recommend going a size down from what it says on the packaging. All of it seems like really good quality for the price. The bibs are strange, they have a windproof front but arent that stretchy and chamois is quite thin. The jersey and jacket are both very good, the jersey has some nice details like a storm flap and windproof front and the jacket is a typical softshell but looks like it will last. All of it would be good for commuting, not sure about Sunday rides though. If you are still looking for some I reckon there will still be plenty left in stock in Kingsbury, not really a cycling area.

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doughty2002 | 10 years ago
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Just bought the Aldi Performance jacket for £29 from the Aldi at Finchley. This is a good jacket. Really good styling and fit (just tried it on at home) and the jacket has clearly been made to a high standard of quality assurance. I'm a 39 inch chest and the Medium is a really good fit for me. The shop still had a lot of the performance kit in stock including small sizes. If you are local I'd recommend a trip there.

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darranmoore | 10 years ago
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Really pleased with jacket, very good. Agree with the size down comments. Taking the bib tights back, chamois poor as is the non-stretch windproof panel on front. Socks seem good value.

Might pick up another jacket when take tights back tomorrow (if any left?)

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parksey | 10 years ago
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Gave the performance trousers a go on the short commute to work this morning. First time in lycra for me too.

Quite impressed, especially for £20. I agree with the other comments that the fitting is on the generous side, so if you prefer a tighter look then I'd suggest going a size down. For me it was fine, and spared my work colleagues' blushes when I arrived this morning!

They otherwise kept me warm and the wind out, but it wasn't raining so I can't comment on the water-repellence. The seat pad is perhaps a little thin, I probably won't be doing 4 hour rides in them, but for commuting they're fine.

I'm inclined to go back tomorrow and see what else is still available.

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Cheesyclimber | 10 years ago
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Got the bib in large and I'm pleased with it. I'm 6' 4" and quite, ahem, chunky and it seems to fit well in all the right places. It is my first bib (well, since I was about 4) so I've nothing to compare it to, but at £30 I can't complain.

Still plenty of stock in Trowbridge Aldi, if you're unfortunate enough to live around that way.

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Hensteeth | 10 years ago
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Got the bib tights tonight. Very weird when on. Too baggy around the thighs and groin area. I have quite skinny legs though. They look odd too.
Pad very thin. Would need some more padding for a ride of more than a few hours definately. Fit is a bit off too for me. I am 6'2, 32"leg and 34 waist. I got the large size. Ok on calfs, too loose on thighs/groin but also felt a bit on the short size legs wise. Gonna take them back and try to get a jacket following the good reports here!
As an aside when I checked the receipt there was a egyptian cotton duvet cover for £7.99 which I definately didn't buy!!
It pays to check your receipts every time.
Got some socks too. They are very nice. Well worth £3.99.
Got a refund for bibs no problem.
Addendum: got the jacket when i took the bib tights back. However had to return that too as it was too short for me by a good couple of inches back and front. Shame as it seemed a very nice jacket. I have a long body & short legs. (Relatively speaking!) Refund no problem.

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