Rapha have unveiled the new kit to be worn by Team Sky in 2016. The team, including two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, will wear the latest Pro Team racewear featuring updated graphics "designed to stand out amidst the noise of the peloton."
"The feedback we get from the riders, especially our new signings who have already tried it, is that it's the best performing kit in the peloton," says Rod Ellingworth, Team Sky Coach and Performance Manager. "They all say how smart they feel in it too. Working closely with Rapha ensures that we have the best fitting, fastest, and most comfortable racewear out there."
The addition of stripes across the front of the jersey and a new, brighter blue are the two biggest aesthetic changes to the kit for this year. The stripes are reminiscent of Rapha's Brevet collection. Rapha say "the new shade of blue has been developed by Rapha to maximise visibility for riders in the peloton and fans watching from the roadside or on television. The updated graphics were born from the Team's desire to stand out from the peloton whilst retaining the simple, elegant black and blue kit for which they are known."
The new shade of blue will be used across Team Sky's equipment, including bikes.
The Pro Team kit will be available for purchase soon, but impatient fans can get their hands on the Team Sky Replica collection immediately. Designed "with aesthetics and quality in mind", the replica jersey is priced £75 and features the same revamped design as the pro racewear.
Expect to find it under Christmas trees and on Sunday club runs near you soon.
For more information and to buy, visit rapha.cc.
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