The good, the bad and the ugly: 2012 team kits

Each year in January the professional peloton emerges from its winter hibernation with an explosion of colour as riders are paraded out onto stages across Europe to model their new kits. The design of its clothing reflects each team's personality and the image of its sponsors, forging a brand identity which will last the season and beyond. What do cycling fans have to look forward to in 2011?

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