No sooner had we posted on the Icebreaker Merino yesterday than an email dropped into our inbox from Ritchey on their new Merino L’Eroica jersey.

The L’Eroica is an annual retro cyclotouristic rally on traditional bikes across the Tuscan hills and Ritchey have designed a traditional cycling jersey with a difference - it is made from Merino wool.   The jersey is 100% handmade, has three pockets on the back and is machine washable.  50 riders earned the right to wear this jersey by completing the grueling course on the “White Roads” of Tuscany and now you can join them.  Go to the Ritchey web shop at  www.ritchey.ch for more details or to order direct.  RRP is €105.

Ritchey have also produced a long sleeve training top in a similar style made from Merino.  See the Ritchey website for more.