ABOUT ROGELLI

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History

Rogelli Sportswear was founded in 1974 in North Brabant, the heart of the Dutch cycling world. Rogelli Sportswear has years of success and in 1992 Rini Wagtmans took over the Rogelli brand as part of GOWA Sportswear BV.

Rini Wagtmans was a professional cyclist and competed in the Tour de France four times. He is one of the Dutchmen who during the Tour de France cycled in the famous yellow jersey. A glorious cycling career lay ahead of him, until his health began to suffer. He developed a heart condition and had to stop cycling. But his passion for cycling remained and Rini decided to start a company in cycling clothing. He knew better than anyone what good and comfortable cycling clothing should look like and made it his mission to improve the clothing for cyclists. Based on his own experience and expertise, he had cycling clothing made which, in addition to being functional, was also comfortable. This proved to be a good move and Rogelli developed into a successful cycling clothing brand.

ABOUT ROGELLI

History

Rogelli Sportswear was founded in 1974 in North Brabant, the heart of the Dutch cycling world. Rogelli Sportswear has years of success and in 1992 Rini Wagtmans took over the Rogelli brand as part of GOWA Sportswear BV.

Rini Wagtmans was a professional cyclist and competed in the Tour de France four times. He is one of the Dutchmen who during the Tour de France cycled in the famous yellow jersey. A glorious cycling career lay ahead of him, until his health began to suffer. He developed a heart condition and had to stop cycling. But his passion for cycling remained and Rini decided to start a company in cycling clothing. He knew better than anyone what good and comfortable cycling clothing should look like and made it his mission to improve the clothing for cyclists. Based on his own experience and expertise, he had cycling clothing made which, in addition to being functional, was also comfortable. This proved to be a good move and Rogelli developed into a successful cycling clothing brand.

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A true family business

Rini's son, Marijn Wagtmans, took over the company in 1996. He saw new opportunities and Rogelli grew under his reign into an internationally oriented sportswear brand. When e-commerce and online marketing became increasingly important in the business world, the third generation was ready to modernize the company. Meanwhile, Rini's two grandsons, Melvin and Michael Wagtmans, have been running the company since 2018. Melvin, the youngest son of Marijn, as CEO deals with organizational matters and his older brother Michael, as creative director, is mainly concerned with the development of the collection. A collection that no longer consists only of cycling apparel, but has now expanded to include running apparel, triathlon apparel, fitness apparel and even a casual line.

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A true family business

Rini's son, Marijn Wagtmans, took over the company in 1996. He saw new opportunities and Rogelli grew under his reign into an internationally oriented sportswear brand. When e-commerce and online marketing became increasingly important in the business world, the third generation was ready to modernize the company. Meanwhile, Rini's two grandsons, Melvin and Michael Wagtmans, have been running the company since 2018. Melvin, the youngest son of Marijn, as CEO deals with organizational matters and his older brother Michael, as creative director, is mainly concerned with the development of the collection. A collection that no longer consists only of cycling apparel, but has now expanded to include running apparel, triathlon apparel, fitness apparel and even a casual line.

Clear vision

Since the third generation took over, Rogelli has been building a sustainable future. Melvin Wagtmans: "Our mission is to let as many people as possible enjoy their favorite sport in comfortable sportswear. We believe that we can make sportswear in which everyone can enjoy sports: amateurs, professionals and everything in between. Enjoying the distance in quality and functional sportswear, that's what we stand for.'  Rogelli's slogan is not for nothing 'Enjoy the distance'. This motto is not only reflected in the design of the clothing where comfort is still central, but also in the story that Rogelli tells. Who buys sportswear from Rogelli, is part of that story. A story that revolves around enjoying sport.

Clear vision

Since the third generation took over, Rogelli has been building a sustainable future. Melvin Wagtmans: "Our mission is to let as many people as possible enjoy their favorite sport in comfortable sportswear. We believe that we can make sportswear in which everyone can enjoy sports: amateurs, professionals and everything in between. Enjoying the distance in quality and functional sportswear, that's what we stand for.'  Rogelli's slogan is not for nothing 'Enjoy the distance'. This motto is not only reflected in the design of the clothing where comfort is still central, but also in the story that Rogelli tells. Who buys sportswear from Rogelli, is part of that story. A story that revolves around enjoying sport.