We’re right in the middle of a fun Tour de Zwift 2024, and many people are putting in the work to finish all 8 stages and unlock the virtual kit. But there’s something extra cool about wearing a real-life kit that matches your avatar!
Designed by Zwift and produced by Le Col, the Tour de Zwift 2024 kit is certainly an eye-catching ensemble. Based on Le Col’s flagship Pro line, it’s a high-quality, pro-level kit.
And it’s available right now at a huge discount. Read on for details!
Review: Tour de Zwift 2024 Bib Shorts from Le Col
The TdZ bib shorts are from Le Col’s well-developed “Pro” line. Olive-colored with graphics on the leg grippers, these bib shorts are regularly priced at $200/£150/€180, but available much cheaper as a full kit bundle using the ZWIFT24 discount code (see below).
Le Col’s TdZ bibs aren’t indoor-specific, so they don’t include some of the extra-breathable indoor bib features like mesh panels and super lightweight strapping. That said, the Italian Pro Chamois is designed to be extra breathable, and the straps are lightweight as well, giving these shorts the breathability of a typical high-end non-lightweight outdoor bib short.
While I’ve only been able to wear my TdZ 2024 shorts a few times since they arrived, I’ve owned multiple pairs of Le Col’s Pro bibs (same bibs, just different colors). Some bibs can age prematurely: the main leg panels start to thin, the chamois falls apart, or threads start to show after just a few washings. But my Le Col Pro bibs have all held up nicely in regular use.
Le Col’s chamois pads tend to feel a bit thicker/denser than most. Not massively so, but as a guy who prefers thinner chamois pads, it’s noticeable. This is, of course, a personal preference, and your desired thickness may vary depending on the roads you’re riding.
I’m 5’11” (180cm) and 183 pounds (83kg). In the past I’ve worn only large bibs from Le Col, but this time around I went with a medium because I’ve been finding I like the shorter legs and higher compression of slightly smaller sizes. Le Col’s leg length has always been plenty long, too, so I knew that wouldn’t be a problem. I really like the fit of the medium, and now I’m kicking myself for all the large Le Col bibs I own!
Reflective tabs on the back of each leg are a nice touch, as are the extra-wide leg grippers. The “Worlds of Zwift” logo is on the right leg gripper, while Le Col’s logo is on the left and stitched into the lower-back panel. Overall, Le Col’s Pro bibs just have the feel of a well-made bit of kit.
Review: Tour de Zwift 2024 Jersey from Le Col
This year’s TdZ jersey is from Le Col’s performance-oriented “Pro Aero” line. If you’re looking for aero outdoor performance, you’d be hard-pressed to find a jersey that performs better than this, the same worn by Bora Hansgrohe in the 2023 GrandTours.
While the bib shorts work nicely with a variety of tops, this jersey definitely sticks out in a crowd! Based on what I’ve heard from other Zwifters, the design of the jersey is proving to be a bit of an… acquired taste for some. (We won’t even talk about the bucket hat.) I will say that the periwinkle color of the torso is a bit bluer IRL than the Zwift version, if that helps.
This jersey is regularly priced at $180.00/£135.00/€165,00, although, like the bib shorts, it is much more affordable as a full kit bundle using the ZWIFT24 discount code (see below for details).
I own a few Le Col jerseys, but none from their Pro Aero line. I pondered ordering a medium size because I sit sort of in between their medium and large sizing, but I ended up with a large, and I’m glad I did! This jersey is a tighter fit than any other Le Col jersey I’ve worn.
I asked Rob Jarman (Head of Brand Marketing at Le Col) for more about the jersey’s fit, and he said, “…this is the same jersey as worn by Bora Hansgrohe in the 2023 GrandTours, it’s been through wind tunnel testing and has our most performance, compressive fit. There’s a good amount of stretch in the jersey, so while it’s tight, it remains comfortable and we advise customers to buy their usual size, however if people want a more relaxed fitting jersey then go a size or two up.”
The sleeves are also tight and extra-long on this jersey, giving you that extra aero “pro” look and feel.
This isn’t an indoor-specific jersey, so don’t expect the ultra-light and breathable feel of a super lightweight mesh jersey. I think it’s fair to say the “striped” aero material used for the front panels and sleeves prioritizes aerodynamics over breathability. That said, I found the jersey surprisingly breathable, given the aero fabric used. The rear panel uses a lighter, 3D fabric that proves nicely breathable indoors and out.
I haven’t had the jersey long enough to really test its durability, but given my experience with other Le Col jerseys, and the obvious quality construction of this Pro Aero jersey, I have no concerns about it holding up to repeated wearings and washings.
Apart from the materials used in strategic places (discussed above) the jersey includes reflective tabs on the back, a zippered rear pocket, the little pocket to cover your zipped-up front zipper, and “Ride Faster / Ride Further” on the waist gripper.
Get a BIG Discount On Your Tour de Zwift Kit
Been riding Tour de Zwift and want to rock the same kit IRL as you do in the TdZ events? Here’s my tip: buying the Tour de Zwift bundle cuts the price in half ($190/£142.50/€172.50), then you can further reduce the price by using the TdZ discount code ZWIFT24 for an additional $60/£50/€55 off!
Here in the US, all these discounts reduced the price of the full kit to just $143.88 to my door. That’s a pretty sweet deal for such a durable, comfortable kit. (Note: the ZWIFT24 discount code can be applied to other items in Le Col’s store, too.)
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