I though that for the TdF at least they had to submit their colours so that they weren't too similar.
Quote from: pcolbeck on 08 January, 2011, 11:25:02 amI though that for the TdF at least they had to submit their colours so that they weren't too similar.The UCI approve the designs for all the year. Teams can change on (I think) 1 occasion by prior agreement. Teams in the Tour have changed jerseys due to either a significant conflict with the Maillot Jaune (ONCE changed from yellow to pink) or if the sponsor is not allowed to advertise in France - e.g. Boule D'Or which I think were fags.Other than that the UCI take a dim view of changed kit and fine/suspend. Bruneel has been suspended for changing his team's jerseys on last year's Tour. Cipollini regularly paid hefty fines for non-approved kit (well, his team did I guess).
Bruneel has been suspended for changing his team's jerseys on last year's Tour.