I was initially drawn to this jersey because I'm a fan of Selle Italia. It was an added perk to light up the face of my Colombian best friend when I sent him a picture. He knows nothing about cycling except the name Nairo Quintaña but he was very proud to be represented.



This second one isn't exactly vintage but it was the first jersey I've ever owned. I don't have any close friends who care for cycling but an old acquaintance of mine was coaching in BC at the time. Right when I started to develop more of an interest in riding, and not just for transportation, he sent me this. I don't wear it much anymore because it's not well represented on the back of a guy struggling to climb the most modest of hills.