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THE ICON OF THE PODIUMS

Cedric Leroy

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Santini

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 researching the background of the Rainbow Jersey: a history replete with individual stories. From official sponsor Santini to its evolution in the various disciplines and its much-vaunted curse, we bring you a lookback at this religiously admired icon.

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