United States Postal Service Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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United States Postal Service Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the official race kit for the iconic U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team (USPS)—famously known as the “USPS Postal Service Team” or simply “The Team”—the dominant American squad of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a deep, royal blue base, the signature color of the USPS brand, accented by bold red-and-white horizontal stripes across the chest and red trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The design is a modern, high-performance interpretation of the team’s classic 1990s–2000s aesthetic.
Branding & Partnership: The kit is dominated by the United States Postal Service (USPS) logo, the team’s title sponsor. Supporting sponsors include:
- Subaru: A major automotive partner.
- Trek: The team’s legendary bicycle manufacturer (also featured on the hem).
- OLN: The original sports broadcaster.
- Visa & Berry Floor: Additional corporate sponsors.
Technical Features: Constructed with lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking technical fabric. It includes a full-length front zipper for adjustable ventilation, perforated shoulder panels for airflow, a silicone gripper along the hem to secure the jersey, and reinforced stitching for durability.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This jersey represents the 1999–2004 era of the USPS Postal Service Team, the most successful period in the team’s history. The design was officially unveiled as part of the team’s uniform lineup for the 1999 season, becoming the primary race kit for the squad’s dominant run in the Tour de France.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

American Dominance in Europe: The deep blue USPS colors became a symbol of American cycling success on the global stage. For the first time, an American team (and an American rider) dominated the world’s most prestigious race, the Tour de France.
Sponsorship Legacy: The kit represents one of the most successful sponsorships in cycling history, uniting the USPS with Trek and Subaru to create a globally recognized brand. The simple, bold color scheme made the team instantly identifiable in the peloton.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

This jersey is indelibly linked to the greatest achievements in modern American cycling history, worn by the sport’s most iconic American rider:

Lance Armstrong: Wore this USPS Postal Service kit to win an unprecedented seven consecutive Tour de France titles (1999–2005). While his results were later stripped due to a doping scandal, the jersey remains a symbol of a historic era in cycling.
George Hincapie: A key domestique and close friend of Armstrong’s, he wore this kit to multiple Grand Tour podiums and stage wins, becoming the face of the team’s supporting cast.
José Azevedo: A Portuguese rider who served as a key lieutenant, he wore this kit to finish 5th overall in the 2003 Tour de France.

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: 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
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: Summer

We will continue to work with our delivery partners to ensure all packages are delivered safely and as quickly as possible.

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.