1990 Z Yellow Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1990 Z Yellow 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 riders of the French Z‑Kellogg’s professional cycling team in the late 1980s.

Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: The jersey adopts the bright solid‑yellow base of the Tour de France general classification leader jersey. A light‑blue rectangular panel on mid‑chest carries the striking pop‑art comic‑burst graphic with large stylized letter Z. Upper‑chest features vintage Tour de France event patch, circular Castelli emblem and “CREDIT LYONNAIS” official‑race‑sponsor branding. “CREDIT LYONNAIS” text is printed vertically down both side panels and repeated on short‑sleeves. Full‑length vertical front zipper runs through centre, contrast stitching outlines all major seams.

● Branding & Partnership: This livery reproduces the commercial‑version yellow leader jersey for Z‑Kellogg’s squad. Z‑Kellogg’s was a French professional team; Credit Lyonnais acted as official Tour‑de‑France yellow‑jersey sponsor, Castelli supplied apparel. Official Tour bright‑yellow leader‑jersey base is preserved while over‑printed with team‑specific pop‑art Z graphic.

● 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 Z‑Kellogg’s jersey is the team‑branded commercial yellow leader jersey from the late‑1980s Tour de France. When a rider from the Z‑Kellogg’s squad held the overall classification lead, he raced on the official Tour yellow base jersey combined with the team’s iconic pop‑art Z graphic.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

● Late‑1980s European Pro‑Cycling Scene: Z‑Kellogg’s was a distinctive French professional team, famous for bold, cartoon‑inspired jersey aesthetics. The squad competed actively in the Tour de France and all major European stage races.

● Leader‑jersey commercial‑print tradition: Tour de France overall leaders compete in the official yellow jersey. Trade‑team graphic elements are superimposed onto the official leader‑kit base, creating these eye‑catching retro hybrid race jerseys.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Greg LeMond: American cycling icon, secured Tour de France victories and wore the yellow jersey during his spell with the Z‑Kellogg’s team.

● Charly Mottet: Elite French all‑rounder, Z‑Kellogg’s team leader, claimed multiple stage‑race wins and high general‑classification results in Grand Tours.

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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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.

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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.