1999 T Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1999 T Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the retro‑style reproduction of the Tour de France yellow general‑classification leader jersey worn by Team Deutsche Telekom in 1999.

Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: The jersey adopts the classic bright‑solid‑yellow base of the Tour de France yellow jersey. A large white rectangular panel on mid‑chest carries the prominent black Deutsche Telekom “T” main‑sponsor logo, alongside D1, Adidas and Team Deutsche Telekom co‑branding. Upper‑chest features Adidas, Unipublic, 1999 Tour‑edition emblem and Telefonica sponsor marks. Dark‑blue collar is printed with repeated “Telefonica” text; vertical “Telefonica” lettering runs down both side panels. Full‑length vertical front zipper runs through centre, contrast stitching outlines all major seams.

● Branding & Partnership: This livery reproduces the commercial‑version Tour de France yellow leader jersey for Team Deutsche Telekom. Deutsche Telekom acted as main title sponsor, Adidas supplied team apparel, Unipublic and Telefonica served as event‑related co‑sponsors. Official Tour bright‑yellow leader‑jersey background is retained while over‑printed with full team‑sponsor graphics.

● Technical Features: This vintage‑styled reproduction comes with modern‑day performance upgrades: full‑length front zipper, lightweight moisture‑wicking fabric and tailored race fit, well‑suited for vintage rides and Eroica‑themed cycling events.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This bright‑yellow Team Deutsche Telekom jersey is the team‑branded commercial yellow leader jersey from the 1999 Tour de France. When a rider from Deutsche Telekom held the overall classification lead, he raced on the official Tour yellow‑jersey base combined with the team’s sponsor‑logo layout.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

● Late‑1990s European Pro‑Cycling Scene: Team Deutsche Telekom was the dominant German professional squad of the late‑1990s peloton, built around top German talents and regularly fighting for high‑placings inside the Tour de France and other Grand Tours. Telecommunications‑industry sponsorship became a major financial driving force for men’s professional road cycling.

● Leader‑jersey commercial‑print tradition: Tour de France overall leaders wear the official yellow jersey. Trade‑team sponsor logos are superimposed onto the official leader‑kit base, creating these distinctive retro hybrid race jerseys.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Jan Ullrich: Star German GC rider, Deutsche Telekom team leader, Tour de France podium finisher and Olympic road‑race gold medallist.

● Erik Zabel: Legendary German sprinter for Deutsche Telekom, multiple Tour de France points‑classification winner.

Product introduction:

Italian high-elastic honeycomb mesh elastic band, 3D three-dimensional weaving technology, adaptive shoulder and back curve
Italian 3D ergonomic cushion，ultra-light foam shock absorption in the front, hollow diversion and heat dissipation in the middle, and rear support reinforcement，8-hour continuous riding test, sciatic pressure peak reduced by 47%, antibacterial rate in humid environment 99.2%
3D knitted fabric (78% cool nylon/22% Lycra spandex)
Fabric: The outer protective layer features a waterproof and windproof coating, crucial for resisting harsh weather conditions (cold wind, rain, snow). It effectively blocks cold wind penetration, preventing heat loss. The fabric surface undergoes a durable water-repellent treatment, forming an invisible protective film that easily handles light rain and road splashes; water droplets bead up and roll off, keeping you dry.
The inner insulating layer innovatively combines high-quality merino wool, effectively locking in body heat even when wet. More importantly, the soft, skin-friendly feel, moisture-wicking properties, and natural antibacterial characteristics of wool ensure you stay dry, warm, and comfortable during long rides, eliminating the cold and sticky feeling common in winter cycling.

Details:

Features:Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle warm
Pockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips
Zipper: Full-length invisible zipper
Collar: o-neck zipper collar
Elastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap
Suspenders: High elastic elastic band
Chamois: Italy Elastic Interface
Grippers: Italian origin silicone webbing
Printing: Full sublimation, heat transfer printing
leg grippers,:All double stitches
Trouser hem: invisible zipper design
Material: wool and polyester
Defense:UV protection (UPF 70+)
Ink: Imported Italian, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant colors
Care: Machine washable, do not dry clean or iron
Season: Winter

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We want to be as transparent as possible when it comes to delivery times, so find below our real-time updated delivery statistics for current in transit or recent deliveries.

All warehoused stock is dispatched in 24-48 hour dispatch from our global warehouse. All made-to-order items are manufactured from start to finish by us and are currently taking 3-4 days.
Please refer to the tables below for accurate delivery estimates.
Delivery time ranges are due to local postal service processing times, whether the customer is home at first delivery attempt, and the users regional location.

Free Standard Shipping

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Free shipping items are delivered by your local postal service

Street or PO Boxes are accepted. Adding a phone number to your order is recommended to ensure the fastest possible delivery, but not required.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	5-10
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	10-15
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	15-20
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	15-25
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	20-30
Other countries	25-35

Special Line Transportation

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	4-7
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	7-10
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	10-15
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	10-20
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	18-25
Other countries	20-30

Fast Shipping

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	2-4
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	3-7
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	4-7
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	4-8
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	5-8
Other countries	7-10

All estimated/typical lead times are derived from real data collected from recent orders. You can view our tracking statistics here.
Shipping times will be affected by public holidays, natural disasters, global pandemics and border closures around the world; manufacturers and couriers will limit their operations during these times. This is beyond our control.
Our goal is to process express items within 24 hours and custom items within 72 hours (excluding holidays and Sundays), when the shipping time estimate begins.