A client just published (and kindly gave me permission to use) photos of her MS-150 team jerseys we made!

Here’s my sorry studio photo:

Here are their beautiful photos (click for larger images):

This order consisted of club-fit jerseys only. Artwork was provided by client.Learn all about the Custom Program.

I guess it’s true. For the first half of the year, I’ve been honoring an introductory price on custom-made jerseys and technical t-shirts that is four bucks below low. The intention was to end this pricing at the end of spring, but summer got to Austin earlier than usual this year (second 107º day in a row today), and the heat made me forget about this whole thing.

So, I’ve decided to let it slip until July 21st, exactly one month after end of Spring. That’s right, you can still get introductory pricing. After that, it’s going up a little bit. Not a whole lot, just enough that I can justify this whole operation to my wife. Kidding, honey.

But there’s good news too. When the new price list comes out, you will see I can now make as few as … ONE! Yes, you can have a true one-off jersey or tech tee. And, you know those designs that never seem to make it into a jersey? You will be able to order them as semi-custom jerseys! Of course, if you need a full custom design, your’s truly can help.

There are more surprises our way, but that’s a future post…

Through an exclusive deal, Chronic Cycling is offering the Limited Edition Bike Mojo jersey. (Ok, I can’t stand the marketing BS myself: I’m part of Bike Mojo, we needed jerseys, I dove in, that’s about it).

Available in men and women’s relaxed Mountain fit, and men’s club fit. Small run. Click on the images for more detail.

I recently delivered jerseys to the Austin Ridge Riders Mountainbike Club here in the ATX. It all started with their sketches:

From that I grabbed several concepts, and after a few revisions, arrived to this:

Here’s the final product (click for larger images):

The bulk of this order consisted of Chronic Cycling’s Mountain jersey. In a previous post I showed the men’s version of this jersey. The fit is great, it’s loose enough to feel like a regular shirt, but fitted enough to keep from dangling and grabbing branches, (or wind, if you’re real fast). Not only is this jersey a great alternative for clubs and organizations whose members are not interested in the more “racer” look of a traditional fit jersey, this is probably the only one out there that can be custom ordered along with club or sports cuts jerseys, and technical t-shirts! Learn all about it in the Custom Program page.

Right now, for a limited time, you can get this fully-sublimated jersey for as low as $40 each! Contact nando at Chronic Cycling dot com to get you on your way to the coolest jersey you’ve ever owned.

A few months ago I introduced an Argyle design as a t-shirt. Since then, I have received, and used the relaxed-fit “mountain” jersey enough to know I love it. I mean, it’s comfortable, wears like a regular shirt, but you still get a handy zippered rear pocket, and a front zipper as well.

So I took a hard look at Argyle, and made a business decision: “I like this design, and I want to wear it as a jersey” (No, I don’t have a Master’s degree in business, if you’re wondering). True to my indecisiveness, I’m having a hard time choosing between gray or tan based designs. Your comments are encouraged. So here it is. Like I wrote before, this is not your daddy’s argyle, click on the images to see how this is def not golfing apparel:


These are not hitting production yet (considering a limited-run sometime early summer). What color do you prefer? Please post comments below.

Talking about production, I have been considering taking pre-orders on some of the two or three more popular designs. The current challenges: I can only afford to order so many designs at once (currently: two), fans have four or five favorites, it’s hard to guess how many of each size and gender.

The cons about pre-orders:

• Pre-orders would require pre-payment, of course.
• Early adopters end up waiting up to two months for their jersey.

The pros:

• You get one of a small-run, exclusive design jersey or t-shirt.

What do you think? Drop me a note (nando at ChronicCycling dot com), or post a comment below.

Thanks, Nando

Well, it made sense to me that the first actual cycling jersey Chronic Cycling sells would be a tribute to my country of origin (Puerto Rico). Here it is, a rendering of the Taíno petroglyph for the sun, with a little modification, to show this taíno’s predilection for bicycles.

Available in men and women’s relaxed fit. Small run of only 80 made! Click on the images for more detail.

Chronic Cycling will be at the 2009 Singletrack Stampede race this weekend, April 4th and 5th. The Singletrack Stampede is a race hosted by the Austin Ridge Riders, part of the TMBRA State Championship Series.

Mmkay, so “US Tour” is a little pretentious right now, as we’ll only have so much with us. But you will be able to buy “Fly Singlespeed“, see upcoming designs, and try the phenomenal “Mountain” fit jersey, while learning about Chronic Cycling’s custom cycling gear program. Come on by and say hi!

About the flyer: Design by yours truly, Nando. Click on it for a larger image.

I want to share something about the mountain jersey: I’m stoked about it.

As much work as it was to find the right “fit”, I’m delighted to say it was worth it. Elastics are nowhere to be found. Here’s a jersey that is comfortable, yet tapers towards the waist enough not to have loose fabric flyin’ around and catching sticks and stuff. All the while looking pretty stylish.

Standard hidden zipper, it’s available in full length, but then it’s a visible zipper. The pocket in the back is zippered too. The fabric is 100% microfiber polyester of a nice, smooth feel and appearance.

This is the jersey style Chronic Cycling jerseys are made in (unless otherwise indicated). It’s also available through the Custom Program.

I’m still working on the ladies’ jersey photos… ..in the meantime:
(Click for larger images)

We are officially taking orders now for custom jerseys and tech tees. From the Custom page, you may read about, and download PDFs that should include most of the pertinent information regarding custom orders (Recommended reading: “How To”, “Pricing”, “Sizing Chart”)

Minimums have gone down to 11 pieces. However, if you order 21 or more of the same style, you’ll only pay an introductory price of $40 per custom jersey, $35 for custom tech tees. Pay attention now, these are fully sublimated (read: “unlimited colors“), short, long or full zipper, any fit. Best deal in the industry. I’m giving these crazy prices only for a little while, take advantage of them now.

Visit the Custom page, learn about the process, and let’s get started with your custom cycling wear!

I am thrilled to announce I have received the first batch of “Fly Singlespeed” technical t-shirts. Click on the image to go to the detail page.

Hurry up, it’s a very small run!