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THE ICON OF THE PODIUMS

Cedric Leroy

Is it true to say that the World Champion jersey is the de facto symbol of cycling? That’s the question a French journalist asked himself when he began...

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Nothing is free in this world

Frederik Backelandt

“I knew Santini had the fastest suit for me and the tests in the wind tunnel were the ultimate proof of that.” “I don’t like short cycling socks. A shirt...

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THE YELLOW JERSEY...

Marco Pastonesi

When did it make its first appearance? Who was wearing it? And why yellow? The genesis of the most important prize in cycling in the sporting career of a...

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ARIANNA’S THREAD….

Alberto Zampetti

Drawing on the memories of the early 20th century exploits of her great-grandfather discovered in an old notebook, the heroine of this story retraced the...

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NOTHING LIKE THE ROUBAIX

Carlo Brena

It isn’t just a competition. It is much more than that. It’s the essence of a race unique of its kind that questions cycling as it evolves. That’s why we...

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ROSITA, MARCO PANTANI AND SEWING STRAIGHT

Emilio Previtali

After years spent sewing literally thousands of jerseys for the cycling greats, her fondest memory is of the Pirate. Rosita Zanchi tells us her story and how...

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THE TROPHY? I’M WEARING IT!

Eddy Zanenga

It’s the world’s most important multiple-stage bicycle race, and the trophy every winner takes home is our sport’s most iconic prize – the Yellow Jersey....

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LUNDICI: WHEN CYCLING AND FASHION COME TOGETHER

Donatella Tiraboschi

The Bergamo club does give a nod to the chronometer but fashion is where it’s at: “We like to look chic in the saddle”. And its partnership with Santini for...

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LIZZIE DEIGNAN AND THE CHALLENGE BETWEEN THE CAREER AND THE DESIRE FOR MOTHERHOOD

Marcus Leach

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How to design kit for Track Champions League riders in 12 days

Maria David

Lights, Camera, Skinsuits, Action! Santini Creative Director Fergus Niland describes how the company met the challenge of producing skinsuits to a tight...

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FERGUS NILAND – FROM IRELAND TO BERGAMO WITH A STOP-OFF ON THE CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES TO DESIGN THE YELLOW JERSEY

Carlo Brena

The story of the Santini designer who moved from Ireland to Bergamo and found a whole new family in his place of work. With five bikes in his garage and a...

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JAMES GOLDING: THE ENDURANCE TO OVERCOME

Steve Medcroft

Endurance athlete James Golding had intended to compete for the solo win at Race Across America this June. Then Coronavirus intervened, throwing all his...

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LA SWEAT - INSPIRING WOMEN AND GROWING CYCLING

Steve Medcroft

After taking up fixed-gear cycling as a way to get around Seattle while in college, then a move to Los Angeles that opened up a career in road racing, Kelli...

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TILL SCHENK: IRONMAN'S GRAVEL-ADVENTURING MC

Steve Medcroft

If you've been to Ironman Lanzarote since 2010, or any Ironman in Europe over the past few years, you may have seen and heard Till Schenk. Till is a sports...

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THE TIMELESS DESIGN OF THE "LA VIE CLAIRE"

Steve Medcroft

The La Vie Claire team jersey by Santini has been dubbed as “the greatest in professional cycling history” by cycling enthusiasts. Considered revolutionary,...

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