National champion kits from the season 2023
Champion's jerseys of the 2023 season. The stock mainly consists of individual sizes left over after the end of the season.
Why former champions remain recognisable
After the title year ends, a rider may no longer wear the national colours over the whole jersey. Many teams, however, refer to the previous year with narrow stripes on the sleeves or collar, a sign that the rider once won the title, without breaking the rules.
Details like these make older years interesting for collectors, because they show the connection between two seasons.
The team decides what this marking looks like. Narrow stripes in the national colours on the sleeve ends or collar are common, sometimes also a small emblem on the chest. There is no uniform rule. For buyers, this is mainly of interest when comparing two years of the same nation. The rule itself applies internationally; its implementation in the design does not.
A jersey from an expired year can be worn without restriction in amateur cycling. The restriction only applies to licensed riders in competition.
