Vibrant Pink Accessories: POC Introduces Team-Branded Helmets and Glasses for EF Education Ahead of Giro d'Italia
Gearing Up for the 108th Giro d'Italia: EF Education gets a pink overhaul with POC Cytal helmets and sunglasses! The team will kick off their adventure in Albania, sporting a fresh, stylish look that avoids clashing with the iconic maglia rosa.
Richard Carapaz, the GC hopeful, will lead the charge, decked out in the brand-spanking new Cytal helmets and Elicit Toric sunglasses — both adorned in EF Education’s signature pink hue.
The renowned Cytal helmet offers the perfect blend of aerodynamics and ventilation, thanks to California-based POC's innovative design. They've incorporated an EPS liner with variable density for optimized protection and a trimmed-down weight, with a size medium clocking in at a feathery 270 grams. The Cytal also flaunts the Mips Air Node system, a cutting-edge technology that enhances safety from angled impacts.
Cooling down is a breeze with the helmet's integrated wing, which hikes up air velocity and interior channels that channel airflow through the helmet. The wing and frontal ports create an aerodynamic profile that leaves competitorsREARING the dust! And let's not forget about convenience: the "eye garage" stores your sunglasses like Poc's Elicit Toric when you're not cruising down the road.
Imagine a helmet designed for the WorldTour that doesn't skimp on aerodynamics? It's a dream come true, baby. POC pulled out all the stops, using extensive CFD simulation, wind tunnel testing, and good old-fashioned real-world testing to create a sleek, efficient design.
The EF Education team will ride in style with the frameless Elicit Toric sunglasses, featuring bio-grilamid arms and a truss structure for optimal strength and lightness. The Toric lens boasts a large field of view and Clarity Road lens technology, controlling the color spectrum for superior contrast and color management.
To wrap it up, the team will swap pink for white in the Rapha 'switch out' jersey, a tradition during the Giro d'Italia. This year, the design features a striking diamond pattern, appearing on both the Pro Team Summer Road Suit and Flaero Jersey. Get ready for some eye-catching action on the roads of Italy!
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During the 108th Giro d'Italia, EF Education will showcase a new look, sporting pink POC Cytal helmets and Elicit Toric sunglasses, focusing on both style and sports performance. Richard Carapaz, the team's GC hopeful, will lead the charge in these innovative headgear and eyewear, designed with aerodynamics, ventilation, and safety in mind.
