Waiting to debut in a few days at the Tour de France as technical supplier of the yellow shirt, Santini celebrates its collaboration with La for the sixth year in a row Return. In recent days the official presentation of the jerseys that will be worn by the leaders of the various individual classifications of the 2022 edition of the Spanish stage race, scheduled from August 19 to September 11. The race leader will wear the traditional red jersey (La Roja) sponsored by Carrefour. The top finisher in the points classification will win the green jersey with the Škoda logo. The white Plenitude-branded jersey will go to the best young rider, while the polka-dotted jersey sponsored by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado will crown the king of the mountain races.
To celebrate the departure from Holland, Santini has created a special jersey for the leader. Once back in Iberian territory the classic red jersey will return The green jersey is dedicated to the points classification The blue polka dot one is the prerogative of the leader of the GPM classification As per tradition, the white one is for the best young man
Misano/Bonetti Once back in Iberian territory the classic red jersey will return The green jersey is dedicated to the points classification The blue polka dot one is the prerogative of the leader of the GPM classification As per tradition, the white one is for the best young man
The news from Holland
The novelty of the 2022 edition of La Vuelta is represented by the fact that the official shirts will not be four but fiveThis year's race will start in Holland and to celebrate this special occasion the leader of the general classification of the first three stages will wear a special jersey to commemorate the cities hosting the stage: Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch and Utrecht.
This particular shirt was designed by Dutch fashion designer Mattijs van Bergen which was inspired by the coats of arms of the three Dutch cities. All of these use red and white lines, blocks, and patterns that have been reproduced, along with the blue color present in the Dutch flag, to create a grid on the jersey.
Once the race returns to Spain, the general classification leader will return to wearing the traditional red jersey.
This year too there will be jerseys dedicated to the stages, the first one celebrates the 8th with the finish in Asturias Stage 10 will arrive in Alicante, the colors of this jersey are dedicated to the post-modern building of the Muralla Roja The Sierra Nevada kit celebrates the queen stage of the Vuelta with the colours of the Andalusian flag: white and green The last one is for the famous and iconic finish in Madrid, black with a touch of red and orange to celebrate the two nations that will host this Vuelta
This year too there will be jerseys dedicated to the stages, the first one celebrates the 8th with the finish in Asturias Stage 10 will arrive in Alicante, the colors of this jersey are inspired by the post-modern building of the Muralla Roja The Sierra Nevada kit celebrates the queen stage of the Vuelta with the colours of the Andalusian flag: white and green The last one is for the famous and iconic finish in Madrid, black with a touch of red and orange to celebrate the two nations that will host this Vuelta
Common element
All the leader jerseys, including the one dedicated to the Dutch stages, were made by Santini at the new headquarters productive of BergamoFabrics with a strong sustainable footprint were used: Ecofabric RECY by Corno produced with recycled yarns resulting from the recovery of materials used or dispersed in the environment, and Sitip's Native – Ecoknit, also made with recycled fibers and yarns and without the use of polluting chemicals, to reduce the consumption of natural resources and dependence on non-renewable energy.
Special kits for special stages
Keeping faith with a now consolidated tradition, Santini has planned special kits dedicated to some stages which could give an important turning point to the 2022 edition of La Vuelta. All kits consist of a shirt, shorts, socks and gloves..
It starts from complete Asturias Celebrating the eighth stage, which will conclude at the new finish line of Collàu Fancuaya. The dominant colors are those of the official Asturian flag: yellow and blue.
The tenth stage, a 31,1 kilometre time trial from Elche to Alicante, will be celebrated by a suit that takes inspiration from the Muralla Roja, a postmodern building on the coast of the Alicante region characterised by colours that veer from pink to red, up to the blue of the sky and the sea, and by unusual geometries that follow the lines of the cliff it overlooks.
The queen stage of the 2022 edition of La Vuelta will certainly be the one with the finish in Sierra NevadaTo celebrate it, a kit was created that takes inspiration from the colors of the Andalusian flag: white and green.
Finally, the complete set dedicated to the final catwalk in MadridThe chosen colors are red, the color of La Vuelta, with a touch of orange, in homage to the Netherlands, which will host the first three stages.
To match all these outfits, Santini presents three essential cycling accessories: a jacket, a windproof vest and a cap, made with a multi-colored, striped pattern. For leisure time, a white T-shirt with colorful stripes.
Santini has also thought of the accessory kit to match the suits: here is the jacket There's also the sleeveless one And the hat that reflects the thousand-striped and multi-coloured pattern For free time there is the white t-shirt
Santini has also thought of the accessory kit to match the suits: here is the jacket There's also the sleeveless one And the hat that reflects the thousand-striped and multi-coloured pattern For free time there is the white t-shirt
Forward together
Monica Santini, CEO of Santini Cycling Wear, did not hide her satisfaction at seeing her company's name alongside that of La Vuelta for the sixth year in a row: «We are happy to dress the great champions of La Vuelta again this year and to celebrate six years of fruitful partnership together."
The comment of Javier Guillén, General Director of La Vuelta, could not be missed, happy to strengthen the partnership with Santini: «The shirts are the identifying sign of the race, especially the La Roja leader's jersey. These, along with the special commemorative collections, make us truly proud to have Santini as our partner."
In addition to dressing the leaders of the four classifications of La Vuelta 22, Santini jerseys will also be present at La Vuelta Virtual by ROUVYParticipants competing from home in this virtual edition of the race will be able to virtually wear the four jerseys thanks to the augmented reality of the ROUVY platform.
