2022 France Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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2022 France Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the official elite competition kit for the French National Cycling Team (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC), produced by Alé, with Look and CIC as official partners, worn by French athletes at the highest levels of international cycling.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a sleek, race-ready design with a deep navy blue base, accented by a bold horizontal French tricolor stripe (blue-white-red) across the chest. The vertical “FRANCE” text runs along both sides, reinforcing national identity, while the FFC crest on the collar further highlights national pride. The sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the same tricolor stripes, completing the patriotic aesthetic.

Branding & Partnership: The kit displays official partner logos, including the apparel manufacturer Alé, iconic French cycling equipment brand Look, and domestic sponsor CIC, alongside the FFC crest on the collar.

Technical Features: Constructed with lightweight, moisture-wicking, and breathable technical fabric optimized for elite road and track racing. It includes a full-length front zipper for adjustable ventilation, ergonomic paneling for aerodynamics, and a silicone hem gripper to keep the jersey secure during high-intensity competition.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This kit was the official national team jersey for the French Cycling Federation during the mid-2020s, covering the UCI World Championships, European Championships, and Olympic qualification events. The design is a modern iteration of the classic French national team kit, updating the traditional tricolor theme with a clean, streamlined construction that aligns with contemporary professional cycling apparel standards.

The tricolor stripe design is a long-standing tradition for French national team jerseys, instantly identifying riders as representing France and embodying the values of the French Republic.
Cycling Culture Behind the Design

National Pride & Elite Status: For French cyclists, wearing this jersey represents the highest honor of competing for their country. The flag-inspired design ensures instant recognition, making it a symbol of national pride and elite athletic achievement in the global cycling community.

Domestic Partnership Legacy: The inclusion of French brands like Look and CIC highlights the deep ties between the French Cycling Federation and domestic industry partners, showcasing France’s rich heritage in cycling technology and manufacturing.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

This official French National Team jersey was worn by France’s top cyclists during the mid-2020s, including:

Road Cycling

Julian Alaphilippe: Represented France in this kit at multiple UCI World Championships, winning two World Road Race titles and cementing his status as France’s greatest modern road cyclist.

Valentin Madouas: Competed in the Olympic Games and World Championships in this jersey, delivering consistent top-ten results and establishing himself as a key leader of the national team.
Track Cycling

Benjamin Thomas: A multiple-time UCI Track World Champion and Olympic medalist, he wore this kit to win medals in the team pursuit and omnium events, establishing himself as one of France’s most decorated track cyclists.

Mathilde Gros: France’s leading female track sprinter, she represented France in this jersey at the World Championships and Olympics, competing in sprint events and becoming a top contender in the discipline.

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.