CIOVITA is an international cycling kit company with headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa. The company designs and manufactures cyclewear for teams and individuals around the world, from weekend warriors through to aspiring world champions. The name CIOVITA is a combination of Italian and Latin words meaning ‘life in motion’, and this philosophy underpins the brand’s approach to an industry that is always pushing itself to go further and faster.
From the Swiss Alps to the Gold Coast of Australia, CIOVITA’s role as official apparel partner to myriad events means that its kit is race-tested in the most competitive environment to ensure it performs when it matters most.
CIOVITA is proud to be the official apparel partner to the Epic Series of MTB events and its flagship event, the Absa Cape Epic – often referred to as the Tour de France of mountain biking; the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour – the world’s largest single-stage timed road race; and the World Triathlon Championships in Abu Dhabi, to name a few.
The new developments and innovations found in the kit CIOVITA created for these events informs its own range of apparel and ensures it represents the leading edge in kit design and innovation.
Production
R&D; design; manufacture; testing… every step of the production process is conducted at CIOVITA’s state-of-the-art facilities in Cape Town. Owning every aspect of the kit’s journey, from the initial sketch to the final stitch, guarantees that its apparel lives up to the company’s high standards.
Kit is tested by the brand’s sponsored athletes as they compete on the global stage and each product is continuously refined to deliver the best riding experience.
CIOVITA is giving two lucky readers the chance to get their hands on a selection of the latest CIOVITA cycling apparel, custom-branded by Cyclist. A men’s and women’s prize will be up for grabs each month for the next six months, starting with June. The prize will comprise of a Corsa Cargo Bib Shorts & two jerseys, one Tinta Flyweight Jersey and Classic Sport Fit Jersey.
The CIOVITA Cargo Bib Shorts are designed for urban commuters and bikepackers, but are equally ideal for any rider looking for a little extra storage space, featuring two mesh pockets on the sides and back. The bib design is based off CIOVITA’s second-generation Corsa bib shorts, carrying forward all of the fit and fabrication technology from these bibs.
When it comes to the jerseys, the Tinta range of Flyweight Cycling Jerseys feature a wide range of colours, creating a palette for you to build your look on, while the Sport Fit Jerseys are designed to deliver the perfect balance between comfort and performance.
To stand a chance of winning this incredible prize, simply need to sign up to the CIOVITA mailing list between 15th June and the closing date of 14th July. The winner will be selected at random from all entrants.
The legal bit: Open to residents of the UK, EU, US, Canada and Australia only, entries must be received by 10:59am on 15th July 2023. This competition is being sponsored by CIOVITA. Your sign-up details will be shared with CIOVITA. The winner will be selected at random and notified by email in July 2023. Note we do not sell, rent or share your data with third parties without your consent. Metropolis respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. The group privacy and cookies policy can be viewed here.