Castelli Donna Illumina Knicker

The transition from season to season, when it's too warm for tights but too cold for shorts, is when the Illumina knicker really comes into its own. Thermoflex fabric provides warmth during autumn and spring and lighter, ribbed panels regulate the temperature to prevent overheating.

As a cyclist, your power comes from your legs and much of this comes from your knees. That's why it's important to keep them warm! The Illumina knicker gives 3/4 length coverage, with silicone bands at the knees to keep them in place. The Thermoflex fabric is extremely soft to the touch and traps a layer of warm air next to your skin. Its high levels of stretch make it exceptionally flexible and comfortable, and allow for an aerodynamic fit. The soft Thermoflex waistband offers good coverage, warmth and comfort, with no annoying elasticated bands to irritate you.

The Illumina knicker features the Kiss Air seatpad, incorporating many of the features of Castelli's top-of-the-range chamois. In any cycling garment, comfort is paramount and the anatomical shape of the Kiss Air pad ensures maximum comfort, no matter how long you're on the bike. Dual density foam is used to provide variable thickness - padding where it's needed and less where it isn't, to maximise your freedom of movement on and off the bike. Finally, a brushed microfibre top layer, with superior softness and an anti-bacterial treatment eliminates chaffing and saddle sores.

When it's chilly outside, keep your knees warm with the Illumina knicker, yet another premium quality offering from Castelli.