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Wonder Radar La Vie Claire Retro Cycling Kits
Wonder Radar La Vie Claire Retro Cycling Kits
The Greatest Cycling Jersey of All Time – A Mondrian Masterpiece on Two Wheels
A Work of Art on the Road
The La Vie Claire jersey is widely celebrated as "the greatest cycling jersey in professional cycling history" . Its revolutionary design was inspired by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's abstract compositions—bold primary color blocks (red, yellow, blue) separated by stark black lines—creating a visual language that was decades ahead of its time .
The Dramatic Birth of an Icon
The creation of this legendary jersey is a story of creative genius and serendipity:
Moment What Happened
1983 Initial Design Designers presented a "Superman" all-black jersey, inspired by the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team—symbolizing invincibility
The Rejection Team manager Paul Köchli immediately vetoed it: "No, no—cyclists don't wear black jerseys!"
The Genius Moment A young art student on the spot sketched a Mondrian-style design. Despite a glare from the professional designer, the team instantly fell in love with it
Why It Worked Beyond its avant-garde aesthetics, the color blocks perfectly accommodated logos from Bernard Tapie's various sponsor brands
Jersey Features
- Gender: Men
- Pockets: Three back pockets
- Zipper: Full-length hidden zip .divisible covered YKK camlock zip
- Collar: V-Neck zippable collar
- Gripper: No-irritant Silicon waist gripper
- Main Material: Durable LEMBO 140 GSM moisture-wicking polyester
- Side Panel Material: Cooling 110 GSM 88% Polyester, 12% Elastane lightweight mesh
- Feature: Quick Dry, Breathable, Anti-Pilling, Anti-Shrink, Anti-sweat, Anti-WrinkleInk:, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant colors
Bib Shorts Features
- Care: Machine wash 30C, do not dry clean or iron
- Material: 80% Polyester and 20% Lycra
- Features: Quick dry, Silicon gel padding, Comfortable wide power band leg grippers, low profile stitching
- Ink: Imported Italian, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant patterns
- Chamois: 3D Contoured Silicone GEL breathable pad
- Grippers: Wide 45mm silicone injected power band
- Printing: Full sublimation, heat transfer printing
- Season: Summer, Spring, Autumn, Wint
Please refer to the size guide before make order
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Standard Shipping
- Standard Shipping items are delivered by your local postal service. In the US this is USPS, in Canada, Canadian Post, and in the UK, Royal Mail.
- Adding a phone number to your order is recommended to ensure the fastest possible delivery, but not required
- Standard Shipping will take around 6-14 working days once item is sent. Please check Shipping Ilnfo for more information
2.Express Shipping
- Express Shipping items are delivered by DHL
- Will take around 3-7 working days once item is sent.
- Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery
Returns & Exchanges
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- We offer returns within 30 days of your order fulfilment date. Please read more on our returnspage.
- Worried about ordering the wrong size?For first time buyers only we offer very easy exchange option!
Description
Wonder Radar La Vie Claire Retro Cycling Kits
Wonder Radar La Vie Claire Retro Cycling Kits
The Greatest Cycling Jersey of All Time – A Mondrian Masterpiece on Two Wheels
A Work of Art on the Road
The La Vie Claire jersey is widely celebrated as "the greatest cycling jersey in professional cycling history" . Its revolutionary design was inspired by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's abstract compositions—bold primary color blocks (red, yellow, blue) separated by stark black lines—creating a visual language that was decades ahead of its time .
The Dramatic Birth of an Icon
The creation of this legendary jersey is a story of creative genius and serendipity:
Moment What Happened
1983 Initial Design Designers presented a "Superman" all-black jersey, inspired by the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team—symbolizing invincibility
The Rejection Team manager Paul Köchli immediately vetoed it: "No, no—cyclists don't wear black jerseys!"
The Genius Moment A young art student on the spot sketched a Mondrian-style design. Despite a glare from the professional designer, the team instantly fell in love with it
Why It Worked Beyond its avant-garde aesthetics, the color blocks perfectly accommodated logos from Bernard Tapie's various sponsor brands
Jersey Features
- Gender: Men
- Pockets: Three back pockets
- Zipper: Full-length hidden zip .divisible covered YKK camlock zip
- Collar: V-Neck zippable collar
- Gripper: No-irritant Silicon waist gripper
- Main Material: Durable LEMBO 140 GSM moisture-wicking polyester
- Side Panel Material: Cooling 110 GSM 88% Polyester, 12% Elastane lightweight mesh
- Feature: Quick Dry, Breathable, Anti-Pilling, Anti-Shrink, Anti-sweat, Anti-WrinkleInk:, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant colors
Bib Shorts Features
- Care: Machine wash 30C, do not dry clean or iron
- Material: 80% Polyester and 20% Lycra
- Features: Quick dry, Silicon gel padding, Comfortable wide power band leg grippers, low profile stitching
- Ink: Imported Italian, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant patterns
- Chamois: 3D Contoured Silicone GEL breathable pad
- Grippers: Wide 45mm silicone injected power band
- Printing: Full sublimation, heat transfer printing
- Season: Summer, Spring, Autumn, Wint
Please refer to the size guide before make order
Shipping
Standard Shipping
- Standard Shipping items are delivered by your local postal service. In the US this is USPS, in Canada, Canadian Post, and in the UK, Royal Mail.
- Adding a phone number to your order is recommended to ensure the fastest possible delivery, but not required
- Standard Shipping will take around 6-14 working days once item is sent. Please check Shipping Ilnfo for more information
2.Express Shipping
- Express Shipping items are delivered by DHL
- Will take around 3-7 working days once item is sent.
- Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery
Returns & Exchanges
- We offer returns within 30 days of your order fulfilment date. Please read more on our returnspage.
- Worried about ordering the wrong size?For first time buyers only we offer very easy exchange option!
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