{"product_id":"1974-molteni-fleece-long-sleeves-cycling-kits","title":"1974 MOLTENI Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1. Basic Identity \u0026amp; Design Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis cycling jersey is the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eTeam Molteni Alimentari kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn by the legendary Italian professional road cycling team during the 1970s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Design Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Theme\u003c\/strong\u003e: The jersey features a warm brown (tan) base, accented by bright blue sleeves and a matching blue horizontal chest stripe emblazoned with the bold white “MOLTENI” logo. “ALIMENTARI” (meaning “food products”) is printed below, representing the team’s full sponsor name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranding \u0026amp; Partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e: The kit is synonymous with Molteni, an Italian furniture and food products company, which was the team’s sole title sponsor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: Constructed with lightweight, breathable fabric suited to the era’s racing conditions. It includes a full-length zipper for ventilation and a tailored fit optimized for long road races.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Year \u0026amp; Background Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Origin \u0026amp; Timeline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis jersey was the official kit for \u003cstrong\u003eTeam Molteni\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 1970–1976 seasons, the team’s most dominant period. The tan and blue design became one of the most recognizable in cycling history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCycling Culture Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Merckx Era\u003c\/strong\u003e: The team is forever linked to Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist of all time, who rode for Molteni from 1970 to 1976. During this period, he won 5 Tours de France, 5 Giri d’Italia, and 1 Vuelta a España, cementing the team’s legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Cycling Dominance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Molteni was one of the most successful teams in cycling history, and their tan-and-blue kit became a symbol of Italian cycling excellence in the 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Related Riders \u0026amp; Iconic Achievements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis jersey is forever associated with the greatest cyclist of all time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEddy Merckx\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wore this kit to win 34 Tour de France stages, 35 Giro d’Italia stages, and countless classics, including Milan–San Remo, Paris–Roubaix, and the Tour of Flanders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Success\u003c\/strong\u003e: The squad also nurtured other talented riders, contributing to Molteni’s reputation as one of the most dominant teams in cycling history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct introduction:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian high-elastic honeycomb mesh elastic band, 3D three-dimensional weaving technology, adaptive shoulder and back curve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian 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%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D knitted fabric (78% cool nylon\/22% Lycra spandex)                                                            \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures:Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle warm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipper: Full-length invisible zipper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollar: o-neck zipper collar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspenders: High elastic elastic band\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamois: Italy Elastic Interface\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrippers: Italian origin silicone webbing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: Full sublimation, heat transfer printing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleg grippers,:All double stitches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrouser hem: invisible zipper design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wool and polyester\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefense:UV protection (UPF 70+)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk: Imported Italian, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant colors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Machine washable, do not dry clean or iron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason: Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RCJ","offers":[{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ XXS","offer_id":47518563270884,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ XS","offer_id":47518563303652,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ S","offer_id":47518563336420,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ M","offer_id":47518563369188,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ L","offer_id":47518563401956,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ XL","offer_id":47518563434724,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518563467492,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518563500260,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518563533028,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Men \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518563565796,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ XXS","offer_id":47518564614372,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ XS","offer_id":47518564647140,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ S","offer_id":47518564679908,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ M","offer_id":47518564712676,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ L","offer_id":47518564745444,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ XL","offer_id":47518564778212,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518564810980,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518564843748,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518564876516,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Sleeves Kits \/ Women \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518564909284,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ XXS","offer_id":47518563598564,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ XS","offer_id":47518563631332,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ S","offer_id":47518563664100,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ M","offer_id":47518563696868,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ L","offer_id":47518563729636,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ XL","offer_id":47518563762404,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518563795172,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518563827940,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518563860708,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Men \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518563893476,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ XXS","offer_id":47518564942052,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ XS","offer_id":47518564974820,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ S","offer_id":47518565007588,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ M","offer_id":47518565040356,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ L","offer_id":47518565073124,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ XL","offer_id":47518565105892,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518565138660,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518565171428,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518565204196,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Long Jersey \/ Women \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518565236964,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ XXS","offer_id":47518563926244,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ XS","offer_id":47518563959012,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ S","offer_id":47518563991780,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ M","offer_id":47518564024548,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ L","offer_id":47518564057316,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ XL","offer_id":47518564090084,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518564122852,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518564155620,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518564188388,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Men \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518564221156,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ XXS","offer_id":47518565269732,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ XS","offer_id":47518565302500,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ S","offer_id":47518565335268,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ M","offer_id":47518565368036,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ L","offer_id":47518565400804,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ XL","offer_id":47518565433572,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518565466340,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518565499108,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518565531876,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Bib Pants \/ Women \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518565564644,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ XXS","offer_id":47518564253924,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ XS","offer_id":47518564286692,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ S","offer_id":47518564319460,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ M","offer_id":47518564352228,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ L","offer_id":47518564384996,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ XL","offer_id":47518564417764,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518564450532,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518564483300,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518564516068,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Men \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518564548836,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ XXS","offer_id":47518565597412,"sku":"M-150-13-XXS","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ XS","offer_id":47518565630180,"sku":"M-150-13-XS","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ S","offer_id":47518565662948,"sku":"M-150-13-S","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ M","offer_id":47518565695716,"sku":"M-150-13-M","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ L","offer_id":47518565728484,"sku":"M-150-13-L","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ XL","offer_id":47518565761252,"sku":"M-150-13-XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ 2XL","offer_id":47518565794020,"sku":"M-150-13-2XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ 3XL","offer_id":47518565826788,"sku":"M-150-13-3XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ 4XL","offer_id":47518565859556,"sku":"M-150-13-4XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Sleeveless Jersey \/ Women \/ 5XL","offer_id":47518565892324,"sku":"M-150-13-5XL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Cycling Cap \/ Men \/ 52CM-61CM","offer_id":47518564581604,"sku":"W-150-13-52CM-61CM","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fleece Cycling Cap \/ Women \/ 52CM-61CM","offer_id":47518565925092,"sku":"W-150-13-52CM-61CM","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2931\/8116\/files\/33a58030e6c6964fc16c1eddd8994bff_6a2d0042-5a8d-47e2-8ca5-c7bbb9fccbc1.jpg?v=1769679222","url":"https:\/\/racecyclingjersey.com\/products\/1974-molteni-fleece-long-sleeves-cycling-kits","provider":"Race Cycling Jersey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}