Item 2018.120 - Team GB Olympic Issued Long Sleeved White Adidas Cycling Skinsuit

White and navy long sleeved cycling skinsuit provided for Team GB as part of the Rio Olympics in 2016. The British cycling team was sponsored by Sky. It is part of a range designed by Stella McCartney for adidas. The top body of the cycling suit is white with navy adidas signature three stripes running down the arms with the sky logo across both shoulders. The suit closes with a white invisible zip that runs down the centre front and the front body features a red and navy Union Jack graphic gradient design across the front and back from chest to waist and navy side panels with signature three stripe design in white. The back has a navy back panel with a small Union Jack flag in the top centre. The body features navy side panels with contrasting white adidas stripes. "The inspiration behind the design was this idea of contrasting British tradition with a modern attitude." The legs of the suit are navy and have a padded groin, secured with a navy coverstitch. The legs are finished with a narrow red trim with raw edge designed with non slip backing to grip the thighs when worn. The arm cuffs also feature non slip backing the raw edges. The adidas logo, British Cycling logo, and Lottery Funded UK sport logo are printed on the left hand chest and the adidas logo is printed in white on both outer legs. The suit is unlined and finished with overlocked seams.

Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Keywords: cycling, racing, Olympics, sports, performance wear