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Christmas cycling jerseys | 7 festive designs for the Christmas ride

For when the Christmas spirit consumes every part of your life

Immediate Media

Published: December 17, 2019 at 7:00 am

Christmas is snow joke, and what better way to celebrate the ‘season to be jolly’ than by wearing your allegiance to Saint Nicholas loud and proud while out on the bike.

Luckily for you, we’ve trawled the internet looking for the very best Christmas-themed cycling jerseys to make you the envy of your friends and family, and make you sleigh on every Christmas ride.

No longer shall festive attire be confined to woolly jumpers – ignore the haters, believe in your elf and be a rebel without a Claus. Yule be sorry if you miss out on all the fun.

If you're looking for something a bit more subtle check out our list of the best cycling jerseys.

Aero Tech Peloton Long Sleeve Snow Christmas Tree Jersey

Aero Tech Peloton Long Sleeve Snow Christmas Tree Jersey
Aero Tech Designs say this jersey is made in its “Top Secret Holiday Laboratory”. - Aero Tech

Available in sizes XS to 5XL, everyone can partake in the fun of this beautiful Christmas Tree jersey. Created in its “Top Secret Holiday Laboratory”, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aero Tech Designs says it is sewn together by “x-mas tree light while Alvin and Chipmunks and Nat King Cole echo in the sound proof walls.”

If that’s not enough to convince you to buy this jersey, it’s spec surely will. It’s made out of a MicroFleece material, has an invisible, full-length front zipper, three rear pockets, a reflective tab on the back for added visibility and snowmen on the arms.

Christmas Holly Santa Green Men’s Cycling Jersey

Christmas Holly Santa Green Men’s Cycling Jersey
Freestyle Cycling says this jersey has a close fit, so you might need to size up if you've had too much Christmas pudding. - Freestyle Cycling

With its closer cut and longer sleeves, this might be the perfect jersey for a racer to surprise their chain gang with.

Picture the scene: you’re all preparing for the dash to the town sign at the end of the ride, you carefully remove your jacket and stow it in one of the jersey's three pockets to reveal this wonderful bit of kit and subsequently smoke everyone in the sprint. The entire group is filled with joy and it’s an instant story for the ages.

That could be you (if you’ve got the legs to pull it off).

Hackney GT Trackster Mens Windtex Winter Jacket – Green

Hackney GT Trackster
This just about fits the description of a Christmas jersey, but it definitely a more reserved option. - Hackney GT

If you’re too cool for school and just can’t stand the idea of wearing anything bolder, then Hackney GT has the solution to that 'Christmas ride with a festive outfit stipulation' with this tastefully designed jersey.

Made in England from a fleece-lined thermal fabric, which Hackney GT says is wind- and shower-proof, the Trackster jacket has a tailored aero fit and high contoured collar for wind protection, as well as a hidden phone pocket.

Hill Killer "Not So Ugly" Christmas Sweater

Hill Killer Not So Ugly Christmas Sweater
Hill Killer says this jersey packs the performance to match its undoubted style. - Hill Killer

As the name implies, this is a very pretty Christmas jersey indeed. White might not be the best colour for winter if you’re not running mudguards, but for everyone else it will be ideal.

Hill Killer says the fit is semi-relaxed and the fabric is optimised for absorbing moisture from your skin and letting it evaporate through, keeping you dry and comfortable while you tackle the climbs.

Primal Santa Suit

Primal Santa Suit Jersey
Thanks to Primal, Santa Claus is coming to town and your local chain gang. - Wiggle

If you’re going to be out delivering presents by bike this Christmas, it’s important you look the part. Fortunately, Primal has got you covered.

Its Santa Suit jersey has a relaxed fit, leaving plenty of room for all those extra mince pies you’ll be eating this Christmas, and it has “reflective accents” to ensure you stay visible if your delivery rides carry on into the night.

  • £50 / €64 / $64

Redbear Men's Short Sleeve Christmas Jumper Cycle Jersey

Redbear Men's Short Sleeve Christmas Cycle Jersey
Redbear's Christmas Cycling Jersey is ideal if Christmas is a hot time of year where you live. - Redbear

Christmas might take place during the colder months if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, but Down Under it’s usually boiling hot right now. That doesn’t mean you should miss out on the winter themed fun though – Redbear has kindly delivered an elegant festive jersey design in a summer format.

Made from a “lightweight, 140gsm performance polyester” it’s designed to “wick moisture away from the body” to keep you dry and comfortable while riding.

The Grinch Dr Seuss Orange Men's Cycling Jersey

Grinch Cycling Jersey
If you don't like any of the above options, this one might suit you better. - Freestyle Cycling

If you've reached this point of the article and are thinking something along the lines of "this is terrible and over the top", then this last option is probably the one for you.

Aside from its handsome colour scheme and design, it's made from 100 per cent polyester, with a full length hidden zip, three rear pockets and a silicone gripper on the waist, which Freestyle Cycling says helps keep the jersey in place.

  • $40

Buy The Grinch Dr Seuss Orange Men's Cycling Jersey from Freestyle Cycling