MAAP: cycling apparel designed for performance
The philosophy MAAP: design, technicality, and performance
Born in Melbourne in 2014, MAAPdevelops cycling apparel where design meets performance. Its founders come from backgrounds in graphic design, fashion, and technical apparel—three worlds that still shape the brand's identity today. On road bikes as well as gravel paths, MAAP seeks the same balance: precise fits, technical materials, and a recognizable style, without ever losing sight of comfort once in the saddle.
Apparel developed with cyclists
At MAAP, development doesn't end at the studio. The brand collaborates with athletes, teams, and cycling events around the world to design, test, and evolve its products. MAAP leverages this field feedback for every collection to refine fits, breathability, protection, and comfort, season after season.
The Maap clothing selection at Routes&Roads
Routes&Roads offers a selection of MAAP apparelto build a technical cycling kit, from base layers to accessories. Short or long-sleeved jerseys, bib shorts, jackets, gloves, and socks: the range allows you to gear up for road biking as well as longer or gravel-oriented rides, with pieces designed to support your effort and adapt to the conditions.
MAAP jerseys: performance, breathability, and comfort
As a central piece of a cyclist's kit, the jersey combines a close fit, technical materials, and moisture management during exercise. For rides in mild weather, the MAAP Aeon Slateoffers a short-sleeved option with a fit designed to support your effort. When temperatures drop, the MAAP Aeon Thermal LS Graystone allows you to switch to long sleeves and provides extra protection.
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MAAP bib shorts: comfort and support over long distances
Comfort in the saddle becomes essential as the kilometers add up. The MAAP Team Bib Evo focuses on a fitted cut and support suited for prolonged cycling rides. For cooler days, the Team Bib Evo Cargotransitions to a long format and adds practical storage space. These are pieces designed for training, endurance rides, and long days spent on the bike.
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MAAP jackets and gilets: protection adaptable to conditions
The weather can change quickly during a ride, especially when the route gains altitude or the hours in the saddle stretch on. The MAAP Flow Jacket Dark Ore adds a layer of protection to your outfit without losing sight of the demands of cycling: freedom of movement, comfort, and protection.
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MAAP gloves and socks: the details that complete the kit
Accessories are also important for staying comfortable over several hours of cycling. At MAAP, you will find Alt_Road gloves designed to handle rides that alternate between tarmac, tracks, and gravel paths. Alt Road Trail Socks complete this equipment down to your shoes. These are pieces that are easy to integrate into your kit for training, exploring new paths, or racking up the kilometers.
Complete your kit with the MAAP gloves and socksavailable at Routes&Roads.
Choosing MAAP apparel according to your ride
Which clothing for fast rides and intensive training?
For a fast ride or intense training, favor cycling apparel that is fitted, breathable, and capable of wicking away moisture efficiently. A technical jersey like the MAAP Aeon supports sustained efforts without restricting movement. Pair it with bib shorts that offer good support, such as the Team Bib Evo.
The goal: limit superfluous layers and opt for a lightweight, comfortable outfit when the pace picks up.
How to dress for long distances and endurance rides?
For several hours on the bike, comfort must remain the priority: choose bib shorts adapted to long distances, a breathable jersey, and clothing capable of keeping up with temperature variations. The MAAP Team Bib Evo remains a good base for building your kit. Also, consider a protective layer that is easy to add when the wind picks up or after several hours on the road. On long distances, it is better to be able to adapt your equipment as the kilometers go by.
Which cycling clothes to wear when temperatures drop?
When temperatures drop, layer several technical garments rather than relying on one very warm piece. Start with a breathable base layer, add a long-sleeved jersey like the MAAP Aeon Thermal, then finish with a jacket if the cold or wind requires it. Its thermal material is designed to retain heat without adding bulk, while promoting the wicking of sweat during effort.
Which MAAP clothing to choose for gravel?
For gravel, favor clothing that is comfortable for several hours, resistant to changing terrain, and adapted to both stops and long stretches in the saddle. The MAAP Alt_Road range is specifically oriented toward a discipline that goes beyond traditional road cycling, with an approach suited for paths and cycling adventures where comfort and versatility become essential.
MAAP and the design of more responsible cycling apparel
Materials and manufacturing processes for more sustainable clothing
MAAP integrates sustainability into the design of certain cycling pieces, notably by working with recycled technical fabrics and construction methods designed to maintain their performance over time. Several of the brand's jerseys thus combine recycled fibers, Italian fabrics, and moisture-wicking technologies, without sacrificing the comfort sought on the bike.
Recycled materials and bluesign®: what are MAAP's commitments?
Recycled materials have a place in several MAAP collections: for example, some jerseys use 70% recycled polyamide, and Alt_Road pieces incorporate 50% recycled PET fibers. MAAP also uses bluesign® fabrics, a certification that governs the use of resources and chemical substances in textile manufacturing.
Concrete choices to extend the lifespan of clothing
Making your gear last also depends on how you care for it. MAAP recommends washing at cold temperatures or below 30°C, using a gentle spin cycle, and air drying, without fabric softener or a tumble dryer. These precautions help preserve the technical fibers and the elasticity of the clothing, ride after ride.
Useful information about MAAP cycling apparel
How does MAAP clothing fit?
MAAP clothing generally adopts a fitted cut, designed for the position on the bike. Depending on the collections, the fit may be closer to the body or slightly looser. To choose your size, refer to the MAAP guide and take into account your chest, waist, and hip measurements rather than just your usual size alone.
How to wash and care for your MAAP clothing?
To preserve the technical fibers, elasticity, and performance of your MAAP clothing, opt for a wash at cold temperatures or 30°C maximum, with a gentle spin. Avoid fabric softener and the tumble dryer, then let your gear air dry. Proper care helps extend its lifespan.
Can you wear MAAP clothing for gravel?
MAAP even develops Alt_Road, a range dedicated to rides that step away from traditional road cycling. For gravel, favor clothing that is breathable, comfortable over time, and versatile enough to alternate between tracks, paths, and sections on the road. This collection can also be an excellent compromise if you practice road riding and enjoy escaping on more relaxed trips: Alt_Road is perfectly suited for both.
What is the difference between MAAP's Road and Alt_Road collections?
The Road collections are primarily designed around the demands of road cycling: aerodynamic cut, lightness, breathability, and performance during effort. Alt_Road adopts a more gravel and adventure-oriented approach, with clothing designed to evolve on different terrains and meet the needs of longer and less conventional rides.