Bianchi MILANO Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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Bianchi MILANO Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the official competition kit for Team Gatorade–Château d’Ax, an iconic Italian professional road cycling team active in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The kit’s design is directly inspired by the Italian national flag, making it one of the most visually striking and patriotic jerseys in cycling history.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a bold tri-color layout mirroring the Italian flag, with horizontal green, white, and red bands. The “Gatorade” logo dominates the white middle section, with “Château d’Ax” (an Italian furniture brand) beneath it. The “Nalini” logo on the green shoulder panel indicates the official apparel manufacturer.
Branding & Partnership: The kit represents a blend of international and Italian sponsors: Gatorade (a global sports drink brand) and Château d’Ax (a leading Italian furniture maker), alongside technical partner Nalini.
Technical Features: Constructed with lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking technical fabric optimized for racing. It includes a full-length front zipper for adjustable ventilation, an aerodynamic cut, and a silicone hem gripper to keep the jersey secure during high-intensity efforts.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This jersey was the primary race kit for Team Gatorade–Château d’Ax during the 1990–1991 seasons. The Italian flag-inspired design was a deliberate choice to align the team with national pride and stand out in the peloton during races like the Giro d’Italia.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

The Pantani Era: The team is most famous for being the first professional squad of Marco Pantani (“Il Pirata”), the legendary Italian climber who won the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in 1998. Wearing this Gatorade kit early in his career, Pantani honed his climbing skills and became a national hero.
Italian Cycling Pride: The flag-themed kit became a symbol of Italy’s emerging climbing talent in the early 1990s, capturing the imagination of fans and representing a new generation of Italian cycling stars.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

This jersey is forever linked to some of Italy’s greatest cycling talents:

Marco Pantani: Wore this Gatorade–Château d’Ax kit in his early professional years (1992–1993), showcasing his raw climbing ability that would later make him a cult hero. Though he did not win major races with this team, it was the foundation of his legendary career.
Ivan Gotti: A later star for Italian cycling, Gotti raced for similar Italian-themed squads and went on to win the Giro d’Italia in 1997 and 1999, carrying on the nation’s climbing legacy.
Massimo Ghirotto: A reliable domestique and stage racer, he wore this kit in multiple Grand Tours, contributing to the team’s efforts and embodying the spirit of Italian cycling.

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.