Sky Rapha Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

Home J Long Sleeves Kits

Sky Rapha Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

No review

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the iconic white leader’s kit of Team Sky, worn by riders holding classification jerseys during the team’s dominant era in the 2010s.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a clean white base with bold black and signature light blue accents. The large black "sky" logo dominates the chest, paired with secondary sponsor marks for Pinarello (bikes), New Balance (footwear), Jaguar (cars), and Shimano (components). The lower half showcases a vertical stripe pattern with Rapha branding, while the collar and cuffs are trimmed in light blue and black.
Branding & Partnership: The kit reflects Team Sky’s full roster of top-tier sponsors, including media giant Sky, bike manufacturer Pinarello, apparel brand Rapha, and component supplier Shimano. The white color scheme was reserved for when team riders held leader’s jerseys in major races.
Technical Features: This replica honors the classic design while incorporating modern performance upgrades: a full-length zipper for ventilation, lightweight moisture-wicking fabric, and a tailored aerodynamic fit, suitable for both training and vintage-inspired rides.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This white kit was worn by Team Sky throughout the mid-to-late 2010s, during their most dominant years in professional cycling. It was specifically used when team riders wore leader’s jerseys (like the Tour de France yellow jersey) and needed a base kit to pair with the classification colors.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Team Dominance: Team Sky’s scientific approach to racing made them the most successful team of the era, winning seven Tour de France titles in eight years. Their white leader’s kit became a symbol of their consistent presence at the top of the sport.
Modern Sponsorship: The kit’s multiple sponsor marks reflected the team’s multi-million-dollar sponsorship portfolio, showcasing the global brands that supported their success.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

The kit is most closely associated with the team’s star riders and their historic wins:

Chris Froome: The four-time Tour de France champion wore this kit while holding the yellow jersey during his victories in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Egan Bernal: The Colombian prodigy wore this kit during his 2019 Tour de France win, becoming the first rider born in the 1990s to claim the title.
Team Legacy: This white kit represents the peak of Team Sky’s era, before the team rebranded as Ineos Grenadiers in 2020. It remains a beloved piece of memorabilia from one of cycling’s most dominant teams.

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: nbsp;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
Trouser hem: invisible zipper design
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: Spring,Autumn

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.