5,000 RMB FIRST PLACE WINNER

2024 Business Professionals of America Innovation Lab

Judged by industry experts from pre-seed investors & venture capital partners | 30+ competing startups

BPA Innovation Lab Award - 5000 RMB First Place Winner

PROVIDING WARMTH
FOR THE CYCLISTS

From roadside vending machines stocked with ride essentials to premium jerseys that won't break the bank—AFG is building a warmer cycling world, one rider at a time.

Our Vending Machines View Jerseys

Apparel coming soon in May! Pre-order fulfilled & Stay tuned!

AFG Vending Machine alongside a bicycle on a cycling greenway

LATEST NEWS

Event

Our founder, Zach, invited by SKT Education Group for an exclusive guest speaker talk on his entrepreneurship journey!

Founder Zach invited as guest speaker by Business Professionals of America
Event

AFG Apparel pitched at LaunchX Summer Program 2024 at University of Michigan.

LaunchX Summer Program 2024 certificate at University of Michigan

Certificate from the LaunchX program.

520+ Pre-Orders Before producing a single jersey
30-40% Lower Pricing Same YKK zippers as brands charging ¥899
¥67,300 Research Investment 30+ stores visited, 2 factories toured

Our Research Process

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Four principles that define everything we create

YOUTH-FOCUSED

We design for the 14-50 age demographic, but "youth" is more than numbers—it's a mindset. Our target rider has purchasing power but refuses to pay inflated prices for brand logos.

Who We Design For:

  • The Emerging Competitor (14-22): Junior racers and collegiate athletes building their first serious kit collection on student budgets.
  • The Career Professional (23-40): Established cyclists balancing demanding careers with serious training, seeking maximum value.
  • The Lifestyle Enthusiast (41-50): Experienced riders who have seen trends come and go, prioritizing quality and authenticity.

What This Means:

  • Modern aesthetics that work both on the bike and at the coffee shop.
  • Pricing that respects your budget without compromising performance.
  • Designs that celebrate individual expression over conformity.
  • Social-first brand building through authentic community engagement.
UNIQUE DESIGN DIFFERENTIATION

AFG jerseys draw inspiration from Korean contemporary art movements, street culture, and architectural minimalism—not from recycling the same tired cycling design tropes.

Our Design Process:

  • Cultural Research: Study art movements, street fashion, architectural trends.
  • Cyclist Input: Survey 200+ riders about their aesthetic preferences.
  • Prototype Testing: Create 15-20 design variants per collection.
  • Community Voting: Let our audience help select final designs.
  • Limited Production: Each design released in controlled quantities.

Design Partnerships: We collaborate with emerging Korean artists, providing platform and fair compensation. Each collection features 2-3 artist partnerships, with 5% of sales supporting their ongoing work.

CHILL & RELAXED

Cycling should be liberation from high-intensity work culture, not an extension of it. Our brand celebrates the joy of riding—whether that's a hammerfest century or a coffee shop cruise.

The Mindset: We reject the toxic productivity culture that's infected cycling. Your ride has value whether you're chasing KOMs or watching sunsets.

How This Manifests:

  • Social Content: Real rides, real struggles, real joy—no filtered perfection.
  • Community Events: No-drop rides, coffee meetups, bike maintenance workshops.
  • Inclusive Messaging: Fast riders and slow riders both get the same respect.
  • Mental Health Focus: Cycling as stress relief, not stress inducement.

The Philosophy: Train hard when you want. Ride easy when you need. Both are valid. Both deserve quality gear.

ALWAYS RACE-READY

"Chill & relaxed" does not mean compromised performance. Every AFG jersey is engineered for competitive racing—just without the "serious racer only" attitude.

Aerodynamic Optimization:

  • Wind tunnel tested cuts reduce drag by 8-12% vs. casual cycling tops.
  • Fabric weave patterns channel airflow for reduced turbulence.
  • Strategic panel placement minimizes flutter at 40+ km/h speeds.

Construction Quality:

  • Flatlock seams prevent chafing even during century rides.
  • Reinforced stitching at high-stress zones (shoulders, pockets, hem).
  • Silicone gripper hem tested through 10,000+ pedal stroke cycles.

The Commitment: Whether you're attacking for the town line sprint or soft-pedaling to the beach, your gear performs at the highest level.

COMMUTING JERSEY COLLECTION

Our commuting line bridges the gap between cycling performance and workplace professionalism. Engineered for the 8AM-to-6PM cyclist who demands breathability on the morning ride and corporate-appropriate aesthetics at the office.

Design Concepts

Prototype Details

Back Pocket Construction

Thoughtfully designed back pockets accommodate your phone, wallet, and essentials while maintaining a clean silhouette suitable for office environments.

Translucent Logo Safety Feature

Our innovative translucent logo doubles as a reflective safety feature, visible to traffic at night while maintaining an understated professional appearance during the day.

Premium Fabrics

We source our raw fabrics directly from premium Chinese textile mills, ensuring quality control from the earliest stage of production.

Coming soon in May! Pre-order fulfilled & Stay tuned!

Community & Social Service

We learned that community-based business requires warmth and relationships to succeed.

Free Rest Station

The first cycling rest station in our area, completely free and accessible to all riders.

Emergency Kits

Medical supplies for minor scrapes and essential tools for quick roadside repairs.

Youth Sponsorship

A portion of our profits goes directly to sponsoring Elite Youth Cycling Club (EYCC).

FIND US

Branch 1 — Open

浙江省温州市鹿城区七都街道后东路,百慕达体育公园足球场后面

Qidu Sub-district, Houdong Road, behind Bermuda Sports Park Football Field, Lucheng District, Wenzhou

Branch 2 — Currently Closed

浙江省温州市鹿城区万科·翡翠天地

Vanke Emerald Land, Lucheng District, Wenzhou

Branch 3 — Active

浙江省温州市瓯海区大鹏路附近

Near Dapeng Road, Ouhai District, Wenzhou

Branch 4 — Opening Soon

浙江省温州市丽以芙·捷安特自行车店附近

Near Liyifu · Giant Bicycle Store, Wenzhou

JOIN THE AFG MOVEMENT

520+ Cyclists Who Refuse to Overpay for Quality

What You're Joining

  • A community that values performance over branding
  • 12 cycling clubs across China challenging industry pricing norms
  • Riders who believe ¥549 should buy you the same quality as ¥899
  • Cyclists who express personality through design, not price tags

Your Impact

2% of every purchase funds youth cycling development programs in underserved communities.

What You Get When You Join

AFG Cycling is not just selling jerseys—we are building a community of riders who believe cycling gear should be exceptional AND accessible.

Exclusive Community Access:

  • Private Discord server with 500+ AFG riders
  • Early access to new designs
  • Community ride events
  • Expert Q&A sessions

Insider Benefits:

  • 10% discount with code AFGFAM
  • Birthday month special offers
  • Referral rewards—¥50 credit per friend
  • Priority support with <24hr response

Quality Guarantee:

  • 7-day unconditional return/exchange
  • Free defect replacements (lifetime warranty)
  • 40% crash replacement program
  • Lifetime maintenance support

Apparel coming soon in May! Pre-order fulfilled & Stay tuned!

FAQ

How do I know jerseys are the same quality as premium brands?

Three verification methods: 1) Identical YKK zipper tags 2) Same Italian Miti fabric supplier 3) Independent lab testing. We publish all test results.

Are jerseys true to size?

Our jerseys follow standard cycling fit. Use the size chart below and measure your chest and waist. Still unsure? Visit one of our 12 partner clubs with try-on samples.

Where do you manufacture?

We partner with SA8000-certified factories in Dongguan, China. Same facilities used by well-known cycling brands.

What's your environmental impact?

We believe in transparency over perfection. We track waste reduction, carbon offset, and recycling rates and publish an annual report.

What's your return policy?

30-Day Ride Test: ride in it 10+ times. If you don't feel the quality difference, return for full refund. Lifetime Zipper Warranty: if embedded zipper fails, we replace the jersey free. 40% Crash Replacement: jersey damaged in accident? 60% off replacement.