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Cycling Jerseys: Custom, Pro, Team And Tour De France

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Published: February 20, 2007

They can be seen in the hills of France and on the streets of Missouri. Cycling jerseys have always been a more comfortable choice of clothing for cyclists to wear on any distance ride. And now with custom jerseys, Tour de France jerseys, and USA cycling jerseys hitting the market, their stock has only risen over time.

Cycling jerseys are usually made out of two different kinds of fabric: DryCore and sensor. DryCore fabric is a micro filament polyester fabric that keeps moisture caused by sweating off the body. This type of fabric is ideal for cyclists prone to sweating a lot.  Sensor fabric offers a similar polyester fabric makeup, but provides temperature control. Both fabrics are ideal for keeping a cyclist dry and cool.

Cycling jerseys are also available in 3 different sleeve options: short sleeved, long sleeved, and sleeveless. Short sleeved  and sleeveless jerseys work well in the summer, while long sleeves tend to work well in the winter. Simply layering short sleeved or sleeveless jerseys can also keep a rider warm. It's mainly a personal choice, depending on body heat and how cold or hot one's body gets when riding.

Cycling jerseys are also available with pockets. Pockets can be handy when it comes to storing car keys and water, but they can also get in the way when riding. Jerseys are also available in a variety of colors. Whether there's a need for powder blue or fire engine red, color of a jersey is mainly a personal choice. Most cyclists like to have bright, bold colors, so they can be seen when riding at night.

Custom jerseys are a popular way for cyclists to express themselves with a unique design. Cycling teams use custom team jerseys as a way to express unity, while individuals use them as a way to express individuality. Custom jerseys are jerseys tailored to a specific need. They can be created in a variety of different color schemes, art templates, sleeves, fabric, and pockets. Custom jerseys can cost anywhere between $100-$500.

There has been a recent insurgence of memorabilia jerseys due to the rising popularity of pro cycling. Many of the Tour de France jerseys and USA cycling jerseys are sold as memorabilia or as usable cycling gear. Either way, they are usually replicas. Tour de France participants rarely sell their cycling jerseys, and when they do its usually for charity.

With the rise in popularity and technology, cycling jerseys have become more and more useful to the modern cyclist. What was once purely need-based has now turned into a kind of fashion statement. Cycling jerseys can be made to look like an x-ray or can sport a team logo or color. The possibilities for cycling jerseys are endless. Cycling is a rewarding sport and with all the new gear available, including cycling jerseys it can be even more rewarding for years to come.


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Before you Buy a Cycling Jersey. About: Bicycling. 2007. About Inc.13 Feb. 2007 < http://bicycling.about.com/od/clothes/bb/bikejerse y.htm?terms=cycling+jerseys>.
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