What the Rainbow Jersey Actually Means
Five narrow stripes can tell you more about a cyclist than a chest full of sponsor logos. On the world champion's jersey, they run blue, red, black, yellow,...
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Why the Giro Leader Wears Pink
The Giro's pink jersey began with the color of a newspaper. La Gazzetta dello Sport, the paper behind the race, was printed on pink stock. When the Giro...
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Greg LeMond and the ADR Jersey of 1989
Fifty seconds behind at the start. Eight seconds ahead at the finish. Greg LeMond's last day at the 1989 Tour de France is often reduced to those two...
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Bianchi Celeste and the Problem With a Perfect Origin Story
The familiar story says Bianchi's celeste was inspired by a queen's eyes. It's an appealing explanation for a color with such a close Italian association. It also asks...
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Sean Kelly and the KAS Jersey at the 1988 Vuelta
Sean Kelly had a practical reason to contest the sprints at the 1988 Vuelta. The finish-line bonuses could help him recover time he might lose in the mountains....
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Andy Hampsten on the Gavia in 1988
Andy Hampsten didn't win the Gavia stage. Erik Breukink did. Hampsten's prize on June 5, 1988, was the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia.[1] That distinction tends to...
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Why Old Tour de France Photos Show National Team Jerseys
Open a photograph from a midcentury Tour de France and the jerseys may look surprisingly quiet. Instead of the large trade-team names you're used to seeing, national colors...
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How to Wear a Cycling Cap Without Overthinking It
You don't need a rulebook to decide whether a cycling cap's brim should point up or down. You need to see the road, keep your helmet properly fitted,...
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Long Sleeves or Arm Warmers for a Cool Morning Ride
It's 52°F when you roll out and the forecast says 68°F by lunch. You want your arms covered for the first hour, but you probably won't want the...
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How to Pack Cycling Jersey Pockets for a Weekend Ride
A phone, a snack, a jacket, a key, and a repair kit can turn three jersey pockets into an awkward pile surprisingly fast. Add an empty wrapper halfway...
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Inside a Retrolica Jersey
The design gets you to click. The details decide whether you reach for the jersey again next weekend. A historical team shirt has two jobs in a modern...
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How to Read Cycling Jerseys from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s
A jersey's design can suggest a decade before you read the date. An orange field with a large sponsor name feels different from a shirt covered in colored...
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