To coincide with the start of the Tour of Britain in Sunday, Rapha has unveiled its new Team Sky British Jersey.

The British jersey is the latest in a series of country jerseys that Rapha has been releasing throughout the year. It has done country jerseys in the past as well. Previously this year Rapha has done Belgium, Italy, France, Spain and now, with the clock ticking down until the start of the Tour of Britain, it has released the British to complete the collection – until it decides to add a few more countries of course.

The jersey is constructed from what Rapha describes as a breathable stretch fabric. It features a sublimated tricolour pattern print with the colours of the Union flag. There are smaller details celebrating the British members of Team Sky, including Sir Bradley Wiggins, that have won the British national championships.

With three cargo pockets there is plenty of space for spare clothing and supplies (cake) and there’s a full-length front zipper. The jersey is also finished with the Team Sky logos but they’re much smaller than on the regular team edition race jersey, so if you’re a Team Sky fan but want a more stylish alternative, this if for you.

That’s Ian Stannard modelling the jersey in the photos by the way. There’s a good interview with the man on the Rapha website at the moment, as he makes final preparations for the upcoming Tour of Britain. What does he think of the route, which has evolved a lot over the last few years?

“I think the organisers have really stepped up their game this year,” he says. “It’s a really challenging route with some pretty long days over 200km. I’m looking forward to Stage 6, from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham, which goes over the climbs of the Peak District where I train.” Read more here.

The Team Sky British Jersey is available six sizes and costs £75.