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Cycling has become increasingly popular among women in recent years, both professionally and recreationally. This growing popularity is a reason for us to expand our existing women's collection with the new REDTED women's cycling jerseys.We are proud to introduce our women's line. Historic cycling teams such as Molteni, Peugeot, TI-RALEIGH are now also available in REDTED quality, stylish and functional cycling jerseys.     Retro cycling jerseys now in a modern design Our new collection of women's cycling jerseys is the result of meticulous research, innovative design and attention to detail. We understand that female cyclists want more than just...

Gerben Karstens, the medal winner in the 100 km team trial at the 1964 Summer Olympics, died on Saturday, October 8th, at the age of 80, from a cerebral infarction, while his excellent sense of humour and strange antics in the cycling peloton will be remembered for the rest of his life among all cycling fans.   Gerben Karstens, 1978   Cyclist or clown? "Karst, without you there is nothing to laugh about," said the late Gerrie Knetemann, former professional dutch cyclist, about his former teammate. 'The Clown' was one of his three nicknames. The other two were 'De Karst'...

Cycling café Doetinchem is a great place to be for enthusiastic cycling fans, cyclists, mountain bikers, cyclo-cross riders and also sporty touring cyclists. Here you can enjoy a real homely setting, where you can follow the cycling race with other cycling enthusiasts via a high resolution beamer.

Close to the border with the Netherlands in De Klinge, Belgium, Gustaaf De Loor and his 3-year older brother Alfons saw the light of day. The brothers dominated the first editions of La Vuelta. Gustaaf Deloor won the first two editions of La Vuelta - 1935 and 1936. In the second edition of 1936, Gustaaf stood shoulder to shoulder with his brother Alfons on the podium.  The Deloor brothers he played a major role in international cycling before WWII. Unfortunately, the Spanish Civil War and WWII caused both riders to retire early.   Who were these two brothers? Gustaaf (Stafke)...

Federico Bahamontes was born on July 9, 1928, in Santo Domingo-Caudilla, a small town near Toledo in central Spain. He started cycling as a teenager and quickly showed his talent, winning his first race at the age of 15. Federico Bahamontes passed away at the age of 95 on August 8, 2023. Bahamontes turned professional in 1954 and quickly established himself as one of the best climbers in the peloton. The performance of Federico Bahamontes in the 1954 Tour has since been elevated to legend. The virtually unknown Spanish debutant in the race left everyone behind on one of the...

In the world of cycling, there are many names synonymous with perseverance, strength and groundbreaking achievements. One such name is Eileen Sheridan, a true pioneer of women's cycling. With her unparalleled performance and determination, she paved the way for future generations of women cyclists. Let's take a closer look at the life and career of this remarkable sportswoman. Eileen Sheridan was born April 3, 1922, in the city of Coventry, England. She grew up at a time when women's cycling was in its infancy and when female athletes were often restricted by social conventions. Yet this did not stop Sheridan...

The RedTed Performance line is for cyclists who are looking for high quality sports cycling clothing at an acceptable price. RedTed Performance stands for performance-oriented, aerodynamic clothing with good support. Suitable for training but also for competition. Do you want to know more about our RedTed Performance brand? Then feel free to read on.

Do you want your cycling jerseys and other cycling clothing to last? Then follow the washing instructions. Usually the washing instructions can be found on the clothing itself. If you use those, you will enjoy your cycling jersey, cycling shorts and cycling jacket for a longer time. Can't find it (anymore)? Here you will find the most important washing instructions and some handy tips.

We get several questions about the website Retro-Wielerkleding.nl. Until recently this was another website which was not managed by our team. Meanwhile this shop ceased to exist. Unfortunately we cannot answer questions about this shop, (current) orders and such. Also, if you want to return a shipment that you have placed through this site, it is not possible for us to handle this. If you have a question about a jersey that you ordered through this site - regarding a different size/version - we can of course check if we ourselves have it in stock.