Hincapie Sportswear

Velocity Plus Lion of Flanders Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Riding in the professional peloton creates the perfect conditions to think about how to design the bestcycling gear. First, there are the hours and hours of saddle time. Second, you have dozens of riders to bounce ideas off. George Hincapie did just that and created a ready-to-wear collection that is evidence of an exemplary pedigree. To add to that pedigree, the custom Velocity collection was created. The Velocity Plus Lion of Flanders Short Sleeve jersey is one step above in every detail. 

This jersey uses the Velocity Plus custom jersey as the base for a fully sublimated design. The Velocity series was intended to be lightweight, comfortable, supportive, and feature a drag-reducing design. And Hincapie followed through. How? Well, starting at the bulk of the construction, the Velocity jersey features the soft-to-the-touch, ultra-lightweight TourTek fabric. At a svelte 130 GSM (a measurement of fabric weight), TourTek provides the best of both the polyester and Lycra worlds. The blend ensures that you benefit from the gentle feel and powerful wicking of polyester, while maintaining the supportive fit and aerodynamic edge of Lycra.

For breathability, and further weight reduction, the Velocity Plus jersey features Quantum Mesh stretch panels on the sides, back, and underarms. This produces an effective airflow through the jersey in order to keep you cool, and to aid in rapid moisture evaporation. Additionally, it also aids the fit and movement of the jersey with its malleable composition. So, when you bend and flex in the cycling position, the Quantum Mesh construction helps the jersey move with your body, not against it.

As for the fit of the jersey, Hincapie designed the cut for the position and movements of cycling. Accordingly, the rear of the jersey has been lengthened, while the front hem resides a bit higher on the stomach. While providing more adequate coverage than a traditional hem line, the system's primary duty is to eliminate the bunching of fabric. After all, fabric bunching is a typical source of skin abrasion. That's why the Velocity Plus jersey has been designed with next-to-skin fit. Further assisting this are the securing features of the jersey. You'll notice that the sleeves don't use any elastic at the openings. Instead, Hincapie opted to use its HyperOptic Elastane. This material provides a more even compression compared to an elastic gripper. Additionally, it creates a seamless surface for ideal airflow, furthering the jersey's aerodynamic properties.

Just as impressively, HyperOptic looks ordinary by day, but in low-light conditions, it features a highly reflective finish. This bolsters your visibility to motorists when your ride goes a little bit longer than expected. And for storage on these long days in the saddle, the jersey features three rear pockets.

The Hincapie Velocity Plus Lion of Flanders Short Sleeve Jersey is available in sizes X-Small to XXX-Large and in Hi-vis.