It's a competitive area, however the retro and vintage cycling clothing by Tiralento is certainly at the top of the pile.

In fact, I've featured several similar labels previously, recently the 3M Caverni tops, the Magliamo vintage cycling jackets, each of which count looking at. But so is that one, even if it's a little pricier than most.

It's pricey just because a lot of work adopts this stuff. A label setup by cycling enthusiasts with a passion for the classic gear worn by participants over the years, especially from the center of the 20th century.

It would be easy to do this inexpensively, but that's not the case here. Tiralento uses top-end materials and manufacturing methods much like the ones from yesteryear. Handmade and with an focus on detail.

A range with depth too, which includes cycling jerseys, shorts, shoes, training sweaters, wool caps plus some rather nice training tracksuits. The majority are geared to the serious rider, but with enough adaptability to work as more casual items of clothing too.

Being handmade also means you can include your own little twists to the gear too. If you prefer a vintage replica, that's fine. But when you want to customise, perhaps with your own lettering around the tops, apply for that without out a lot more.

If you would like an introduction to the number, have a look at the images in this article, which provides you a flavour of the items the company does.

Working on the next paragraphs, you can see the Italy national team lightweight training sweater (EUR130) also is available in other colours too if Italy doesn't appeal.

Continuing on, a heavyweight training jumper available in a number of different colour options applies to EUR140, a cycling tracksuit (also in different finishes) is EUR170, a France national team jersey in the Tour de France is EUR150 along with a long-sleeved Belgium national team jersey in the Tour de France sells for EUR130.

A long-sleeved DDR national team jersey in the World championship costs EUR165, the USA national shirt at the World championship is EUR125, the Frejus jersey is EUR175, the Molteni jersey is EUR180 and a Rainbow 'Silk' jersey is EUR95. The last one is part of a variety of similar shirts in different colours.

The cycling footwear is worth a mention too, most famously the 'walking shoes' for additional everyday use. The design in suede shown here goes for lb205.

So much to determine. The best way to see it all would be to have a look at the Tiralento website.