The process starts with pencils, markers, highlighters and crayons.

A few months later (and thanks to the skill of real designers at Borah Teamwear) out pop a brand new set of uniforms ready to race for another two years.

Gryphon Velo Racing is back for the 2017-18 seasons with a new jersey design that had a working title of “The McQueen” after the iconic racing jackets/fire suits worn by actor Steve McQueen in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

The team returns in its familiar yellow and pink designs, as well as a new black (“Wildcard’) design we hope will be easier to wash in the dirtiest of conditions (like, say, the rust colored mud of Ore to Shore).

Revamped bibs, a raft of new partners, and new socks from DeFeet round out the changes for the next campaign.

Look for the new uniforms in races, events, and rides throughout the Midwest in 2017.