Q36.5
Dressed to Impress: Q36.5 Summer '23 Has Landed
Mark Twain said that naked cyclists have little or no influence in society, and he was right! Or possibly, he said people. Either way, the father of American literature knew the value of being well dressed, and this week, in the best tra...
March 10, 2023
Commuting Through the Bomb Cyclone
Oh, the halcyon days of last summer. I had just started working with the team at Above Category and knew from day one that I wanted to ride my bike to work. Every single day. The warmest days of the year allowed for rides with lightweight bibs and a short sleeve jersey. I'd been riding my new Pegoretti Responsorium since the middle of July and was always ...
February 1, 2023
Tech Talk: Bike Clothing to Ride Through Winter
The off-season, they call it. As if cycling has an off switch. For those of us bitten by the two-wheeled bug, there's only ever the anticipation of the next ride. The endless exploration, a quiet mind and the unending joy that being on a bike always brings. The faster, the better. Always outside, inside if you really have to, except it's not the same, and...
January 27, 2023
The Cycling Things We Loved in 2022
If there’s one thing we’re not short of at Above Category, it’s incredible kit. But when everything comes with extra panache, how do you call-out the hors catégorie gear from the past year? The apparel and accessories that elevated the art of cycling in 2022. You ask the Above Category staff for the things they love, of course! From wheels to wax, it’s al...
January 19, 2022
What to Wear: Winter Bike Clothing
Let's be honest, riding outside through the colder seasons is hard, and choosing winter bike clothing that helps you embrace, rather than endure the conditions is even harder. But for any rider aiming to hit peak form later in the year, maintaining a base through these early months is essential. And while some riders are able to adapt to garage trainer da...
December 14, 2021
Out With the Elements: Week 4
Welcome to the final installment of Brennan's 30 day stretch of putting Q36.5 to the test. The final week was packed with a number of big rides and another broad array of weather patterns to take on. Dig in to see how all of his apparel choices held up. Nov. 22 - Monday Conditions - Today was an absolutely stunning day! The conditions felt like that of a...
December 2, 2021
Out With the Elements: Week Three
Brennan's day-in-day out test of Q36.5's full range of apparel continues. In week three he saw more of that signature erratic Bay Area fall weather, putting everything from summer lightweight jerseys to thermal bibs and rain shells to the test. Follow along to see how each piece has been working out. Nov. 15 - Monday Conditions - It was quite warm early ...
November 20, 2021
Out with the Elements: Week Two
This week featured some uncharacteristically warm weather. Unfortunately, it was also a week where I would ultimately end up overdressing and being a bit too warm on three separate occasions (I guess I am struggling to learn from my mistake). Fortunately, all these garments I have been wearing are still very breathable and insulating when wet with sweat f...
November 12, 2021
Out With the Elements: Brennan's Month in Q36.5
This year, the month of November marks my return to training as I look towards the 2022 season and the many exciting events on the horizon. This month is a particular lovely time for riding in the Bay Area as we often experience a vast range of conditions. And as we head towards the year's end, I want to take the opportunity to provide you all a glimpse i...
March 31, 2021
First Look: The Q36.5 Unique Cycling Shoes
From the jerseys on our backs to the shoes on our feet, what we wear directly impacts how we interact with a bike and nobody knows this better than Q36.5. For years, they’ve been striving to produce the most technologically advanced cycle wear on the planet, with an emphasis on how the body operates as a whole. Today they bring forth their latest entry on...
February 15, 2021
Keep Your Bases Covered: A Guide to Q36.5 Base Layers
Jerseys, bibs, socks...helmets and sunglasses too. Riders are notorious for putting extensive thought into assembling their kit for each ride. Surely for functional reasons, but undoubtably, style and expression play heavy roles too. What's often overlooked, however, is the lowly base layer. Tucked away below bright colors, graphics, and logos, base layer...
February 3, 2020
Protecting The Extremities: Updates from Q36.5
For many of us, staying off the bike is simply not an option, regardless of the conditions mother nature throws our way. Weather be damned, we're getting our miles in. Luckily, we live in a time where there's no shortage of apparel and accessories to help keep us warm when facing the elements. Abundant as the options may be, that doesn't mean we don't ap...
April 2, 2019
Field Tested: The Q36.5 Gregarius Ultra Bib Short
When Q36.5 launched, they made a huge splash in the cycling apparel world, releasing some of the most innovative and technical pieces the industry had ever scene. The highlight being their selection bib shorts. Starting with the Salopette L1 and continuing on with the Salopette Dottore, Salopette Vented, and eventually the Salopette Elite; Q continually p...
January 4, 2019
Protecting the Extremities
I was home visiting my parents over the holidays a few years ago and had brought my bike to squeeze in some rides between the family festivities. I had plans for an old favorite route through the local canyon, one I'd ridden countless times years ago. It was a bit chilly in the morning, but the sun was breaking through the fog so I didn't think much of i...
August 5, 2017
A Belated Introduction - The Women's Collection by Q36.5
As you may have noticed, we are unashamed to sing our praises for Italian apparel makers Q36.5. We've shared our appreciation repeatedly and highlighted a number of individual pieces, but somehow we've yet to mention how wonderful their entire range of women's apparel is.
May 12, 2016
A Matter of Style: Looking Good on the Bike
Cyclists are an odd bunch. From an outside, lucid perspective, one would assume we're all completely mad, dressed in styrofoam hats, stretchy pants, and clicky shoes. Compounding the issue? Our, shall we call it, "interesting" sense of fashion. But, together with Italian cycling clothier Q36.5, Above Category is here to help. Read on for tips on how to dr...