What Color Cycling Jersey Should I Wear?
Black, white, red, blue, green, pink or grey: how jersey color changes how you look, how you feel in the heat and what you can match it with.
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Color is the first thing anyone sees on the road, and it's the hardest thing to change once you've ordered. Here's a quick way to pick.
Start with what you'll wear it with
Most riders own black bibs, and almost every jersey color works with them. If you already own colored bibs, pick a jersey that shares one of their colors, or go plain.
Color by color
- Black: matches everything and hides road grime, but soaks up the sun. See black cycling jerseys.
- White: looks crisp and feels cooler in direct sun, but needs washing after every ride. See white cycling jerseys.
- Red: easy to spot on the road and in the bunch. See red cycling jerseys.
- Blue: from plain navy to bold prints, and easy to match with black or navy bibs. See blue cycling jerseys.
- Green: from bright lime to sage and olive. See green cycling jerseys.
- Pink: for riders who aren't afraid of color. See pink cycling jerseys.
- Grey: quieter than black and easier to keep clean than white. See grey cycling jerseys.
Still stuck between the two classics? Read black or white cycling jersey: how to choose.
Does color keep you safe?
Bright colors can stand out in daylight, but no jersey color replaces lights. Run a front and rear light whenever you ride, especially at dawn, dusk and in rain.
Plain or printed?
A plain jersey is the most versatile, and it's the best base for your name or club logo, which we add free. A printed jersey says more about you. If you go bold, our guide to wearing a statement jersey helps you pull it off.
Every jersey is made to order and delivered in 5–6 weeks. Check the size guide before you order. Browse all cycling jerseys.
