We can scarcely imagine that Meiji-era poet Masaoka Shiki could have foretold his timeless and beloved haiku form of poetry would be exported to the English language, much less grace a garment made for cycling, but progress works in strange and circuitous ways, and, well, Masaoka-san, here we are.

Over the course of years, we’ve collected ingenious haiku submitted by our loyal customers and fans, and, after perhaps a few too many Asahi Super Dry, decided to breathe life into the overused term “Poetry in Motion” by creating our Haiku jersey.

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The Elevengear Haiku Jersey

This little gem showcases up to 84 (more haiku for larger sizes) of your fellow cyclists’ very best poetic depictions of life on the bike, which we hope that both you—and those on your wheel—will enjoy reading. Each pithy haiku is set into a separate red cog-shaped dot, and with this pattern, no words are needed to signal that you take your climbing as seriously as your taste in free verse poetry. Full zipper for hotter days, three roomy pockets in the back for your sumi brush, ink and parchment. Designed and fabricated in California, USA of sublimated Aries Micro Plus fabric. $79

(Men's / Unisex)

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(Women's)

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