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A cycling jersey is a specialized Shirt for Cycling . While the vast majority of cyclists worldwide wear conventional clothing while riding, a jersey offers certain advantages for the serious cyclist. A Cycling Jersey is cut long in the back to accommodate the bent-over position used in serious cycling. Any pockets on the jersey are placed on the back panel as front pockets would tend to spill. The Zipper , on a men's jersey at least, is often made very long so that the cyclist can open up the jersey when he gets hot. Professional cycling is heavily Sponsored ; the traditional cycling jersey is printed with the Logo s of a Cycling Team 's many sponsors. In races such as the Grand Tour s, special jerseys are awarded to leaders in various categories. For instance, in the Tour De France , the '' Maillot Jaune '' is awarded to the leader in the General Classification . The Rainbow Jersey is worn by the reigning World Champion in a Bicycle Racing discipline. EXTERNAL LINKS
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