Category Archives: Swiftwick

CYCLINGTIPS Recommends Swiftwick

The Cyclingtips staff recently discussed their favourite socks. Check out what they had to say about our Aspire Sevens. My vote goes to the Swiftwick Aspire Seven (US$19 / AU$35), a sock with a features list so long it has to be good. Of course, I’m kidding, but these wonderfully thought-out socks easily overcome the relative lack […]

The Science of Cycling Socks: Six Things to Know

The article was originally published by BikeExchange, you can check it out here. There are a number of factors that contribute to your overall comfort on the bike, such as your position, kit and contact points. Add to those the often overlooked socks on your feet, an item that can play just as important a […]

Courtney Atkinson Places Second at the Six Foot Track

Courtney Atkinson Places Second at the Six Foot Track

It’s 45kms of pure, hard, unadulterated endurance racing.   The Sixfoot Track Marathon is no joke. Held since 1984 in the Blue Mountains, the 45km race has been described as “the toughest marathon in Australia”. And I can attest to that. Here’s a yarn published on RedBull Adventure about my experience at six foot track marathon […]

Gemma Maini gains selection for IAAF World Cross Country Championships in March 2017

Gemma Maini Gains selection

It was a feeling of pure elation as I crossed the line in third place and broke down in tears. This third place automatically earning me a position to represent Australia in the World Cross Country Championships to be held in Uganda on March 26th, a goal I’d had since I competed at the same […]

Courtney Atkinson Supported by Swiftwick Socks

Courtney Atkinson Supported by Swiftwick Socks

  Swift Sports are very happy to announce that two time Olympian Courtney Atkinson will be supported by Swiftwick Socks in Australia. Courtney is currently a RedBull Endurance athlete.  In the last couple of years he has been mixing it up with Ironman Events, Xterrra and Mtb racing.  He is a massive fan of Swiftwick socks, having […]

Sam McAuliffe to run 7 Marathons 7 Days 7 States for Bravehearts

Sam McAuliffe to run 7 Marathons 7 Days 7 States for Bravehearts

SWIFT SPORTS is proud to support Sam McAuliffe who has committed to run 7 marathons in 7 states over 7 consecutive days. As a part of this challenge Sam will raise both awareness and $10,000 dollars for The Braveheart’s foundation which in turn allows Braveheart’s to continue their vital support for children who have been effected by […]

Kitwatch Review Swiftwick Pursuit Merino Cycling Socks

Kitwatch Review Swiftwick Pursuit Merino Cycling Socks

On Test: Cutaway USA Neck Gaiter x Swiftwick Merino Socks JUNE 16, 2016 BY HAMISH KIRKPATRICK Neck Gaiters – Cutaway USA Black Speckled link Winter Sky link also available at thebeautyofcycling.com Socks – Swiftwick Pursuit Sevens Black Thanks to Swift Sports Aus and Cutaway USA. Photography – Blake Norrish I do love having a good neck warmer, or gaiter as it […]

Swiftwick Pursuit Merino Sock on Bikeradar

Swiftwick Pursuit Merino Seven

    Tennessee-based Swiftwick claims to make the best sock you will ever wear – a big call, we know. We’ve previously featured the brand’s Aspire socks, but with things cooling down here in Australia, Swiftwick has sent through its 7 inch Merino Pursuit socks. The Pursuit socks are made from all-natural merino wool sourced […]

Same Socks Different Scenery

Same Socks Different Scenery

Written by Sam Burston Same socks, different scenery. In 2016 I signed for my second year with Mobius Future Racing. Mobius proved themselves to truly be about development when they provided me with the opportunity to race in France despite the fickle and volatile environment of cycling. We decided this would be a good experience […]