Team GB London 2012 Olympic kit unveiled
Great Britain's London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games official kit was unveiled by designer Stella McCartney on Thursday morning at the Tower of London.
The kit was designed by McCartney and manufactured by Adidas.
The cycling version of the clothing features largely dark panels in stark contrast to the white and light blue kit of the 2008 Games. A blue Union Flag motif on the chest, a full colour Union Flag on the shoulder and red neck design add a splash of colour.
Sir Chris Hoy and Lizzie Armitstead modelled the cycling versions of the kit for the official publicity photographs.
British Olympic cycling champions Victoria Pendleton and Geraint Thomas were joined by Olympic hopeful Laura Trott at the official event.
Cycling is only one of six sports whose replica London 2012 kit will be offered on sale to the general public. The other disciplines are basketball, football, athletics, swimming and tennis. Proceeds from the sale of the replica kit will help fund the Games.
The London 2012 Olympic Games kick off on July 27 and finish on August 12. The first cycling event will be the men's road race on July 28. The Paralympics start on August 29 and finish on September 9.
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Victoria Pendleton models the tracksuit
Sir Chris Hoy
Lizzie Armitstead
Related links
London 2012 Olympic Games section>>
From 2008: Pendleton reveals TeamGB Olympic kit
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.
-
'I don’t know where I’d be without my leg' – Paracyclist Meg Fisher to tackle Ecuador’s Highest Peak, 20,549ft Chimborazo, to help provide life-changing prosthetics for amputees
'I will never forget how people told me to keep my expectations of my abilities low...I’m doing this to see if I can do it and to show others that they can do it too,' says Fisher.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Tweets of the week: Tadej Pogačar's special nutrition isn't as pro as you think
The Giro d'Italia winner has his own Italian dish
By Tom Davidson Published