LEROUX Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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LEROUX Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the iconic kit of the Helyett-Leroux professional cycling team, a legendary French squad active from 1932 to 1961, and one of the most recognizable vintage cycling designs from France’s golden age of road racing.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a bold, classic color scheme of deep forest green with a wide horizontal white chest band, paired with crisp white sleeves. The chest displays "Helyett" in flowing white script above the band, and "LEROUX" in bold black lettering across the white stripe. The sleeve cuffs are accented with the French tricolor (blue, white, red), a nod to the team’s national identity.
Branding & Partnership: The kit is headlined by Helyett, a historic French bicycle manufacturer, alongside co-sponsor Leroux. The team also had long-standing partnerships with brands like Hutchinson tires, making this kit a snapshot of mid-20th century French cycling sponsorship.
Technical Features: This replica honors the retro design while incorporating modern upgrades: a full-length zipper for ventilation, lightweight moisture-wicking fabric, and a tailored race fit, suitable for both vintage cycling events and everyday rides.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This green-and-white design was the team’s primary kit throughout the 1950s, the peak era of Helyett-Leroux. The team was founded in 1932 by the French bicycle manufacturer Helyett, and the Leroux brand joined as a co-sponsor in the post-WWII period, cementing the iconic "Helyett-Leroux" name.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

French Cycling Heritage: The Helyett team was a cornerstone of French professional cycling, representing the country’s manufacturing pride and nurturing generations of homegrown talent. Their simple, bold kit became a symbol of national cycling identity.
Mid-Century Aesthetic: The clean color blocking and minimal branding are hallmarks of 1950s cycling kit design, prioritizing readability in the peloton while keeping fabric light and functional for long-distance racing.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

The team’s legacy is defined by one of cycling’s greatest legends:

Jacques Anquetil: The "Monsieur Chrono" himself, Anquetil began his professional career with Helyett-Leroux in 1957. He won the 4 Jours de Dunkerque in 1958 with the team, and honed his legendary time-trialing skills here before going on to win five Tour de France titles.
Team Dominance: Beyond Anquetil, the Helyett squad claimed multiple stage wins and classification victories in races like the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, solidifying their status as one of France’s top teams of the era.

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.