1973 GAN Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1973 GAN Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the classic retro race kit of the French Gan‑Mercier‑Hutchinson professional cycling team, used for the 1973 racing season.

Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: The jersey adopts a neat horizontal three‑band colour‑block layout. Shoulder‑chest upper section is soft light‑blue. The middle white band carries large bold black “gan” lettering with smaller “assurances” underneath. The lower torso is deep navy‑blue, printed with prominent white “MERCIER” and smaller‑sized “HUTCHINSON”. The collar matches the light‑blue top panel. Short‑sleeve main body is white, finished with navy‑blue cuffs, and partial “gan” branding appears on the outer sleeve surface.

● Branding & Partnership: This livery reproduces the authentic multi‑sponsor team kit of Gan assurances, Mercier and Hutchinson, a major French professional squad of the early 1970s.

● 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 multi‑toned blue‑and‑white jersey was the official competition jersey of Gan‑Mercier‑Hutchinson throughout the 1973 racing season. It followed the similar horizontal‑band design language from the previous 1972 season, with updated “gan assurances” text detail on the central white panel.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

● 1970s French Pro‑Cycling Scene: Gan‑Mercier‑Hutchinson remained one of the leading professional outfits in France. It gathered deep domestic talent pools and competed in all the most prestigious European stage races and one‑day classic events.

● Tiered Sponsor‑focused Layout: Horizontal colour‑blocked jersey design was widely popular in this era. Each colour zone was allocated for different commercial partners, ensuring every sponsor obtained clear, distinct visual exposure during televised race broadcasts.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Raymond Poulidor: Legendary French rider, continued to deliver consistent top‑ranked grand‑tour results while racing for this iteration of the Gan‑Mercier squad.

● Cyrille Guimard: Versatile French sprinter‑classics talent, accumulated numerous stage wins and high classic‑race placings across the 1973 campaign.

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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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.