1986 Bianchi Green Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1986 Bianchi Green Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is a heritage‑styled team jersey for Bianchi, celebrating Italy’s classic professional cycling heritage.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features Bianchi’s iconic celeste mint‑green as the primary colour, paired with bright yellow side panels and a black lower‑torso gradient section. Bold black “Bianchi” lettering dominates the centre chest. The stand‑up collar carries repeated Bianchi branding, while matching celeste‑green short sleeves are printed with the brand name. Geometric graphic shapes overlay the front torso. A full‑length vertical front zipper runs from collar down to the lower hem.

Branding & Partnership: This jersey carries the branding of Bianchi, the legendary Italian bicycle manufacturer with deep roots in professional road racing. Every detail pays homage to the brand’s famous celeste racing identity seen on countless historic race kits.

Technical Features: This heritage‑inspired jersey preserves authentic team visual styling paired with modern cycling performance upgrades: full‑length front zip to adjust airflow, lightweight moisture‑wicking mesh fabric, and ergonomic race‑oriented tailored fit. Ideal for vintage‑themed rides, group outings and regular road cycling.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

Bianchi is one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in Italy, and operated multiple elite professional road cycling squads across decades, competing in all Grand Tours and top European classic races. This jersey draws visual cues from the team’s late‑20th‑century race kits, showcasing the timeless celeste colour that has become synonymous with the Bianchi racing legacy.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Italian Pro‑Team Legacy: Bianchi’s celeste colour is one of the most recognisable symbols in cycling history. Kits wearing this distinctive shade were regular fixtures at the Giro d’Italia and international races, representing Italy’s long‑standing bicycle‑making and road‑racing traditions.

Late‑20th‑Century Peloton Aesthetic: Large central brand lettering, signature brand‑defining base colour and contrasting side colour strips were typical features of pro‑jersey design of this era, balancing strong brand identity with practical road‑racing functionality.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

It honours the outstanding achievements of Bianchi‑sponsored rosters and the rich history of Italian professional road cycling.

Team Significance: Felice Gimondi secured multiple Grand Tour victories riding for Bianchi‑powered teams, etching his name into Italian cycling folklore. Marco Pantani also raced with Bianchi equipment during parts of his career, delivering memorable high‑altitude stage performances. This jersey celebrates these iconic rider legacies and Bianchi’s permanent place within cycling history.

Product introduction：

Ice-sensing fiber fabric: The body temperature drops by 3℃ the moment it touches the surface, and the patented moisture-wicking structure absorbs sweat in 2 seconds, keeping you dry all the time
Bionic fish gill breathable mesh: 500+ air holes are laser-cut on the side waist, and the aerodynamic guide grooves are used to increase ventilation efficiency by 40%
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)

Details:

Pockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips
Zipper: Full-length invisible zipper
Collar: o-neck zipper collar
Side: Breathable cooling mesh
Material: Polyester and Spandex
Elastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap
Features: nbsp;Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle,moisture absorption and quick drying
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
Material: Polyester and Lycra
Trouser hem: invisible zipper design
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: Spring,Autumn

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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.