PEARL iZUMi’s New Ten Spot Collection Pays Tribute to the Grateful Dead’s 1981 10-Day Tour Through Colorado

Did you know that, in 1981, the Grateful Dead played a 10-day tour in Colorado that culminated with an unforgettable concert at the CU Events Center in Boulder on December 9? Or are you, like us, not a boomer?

Either way, PEARL iZUMi’s new Ten Spot collection celebrates that tour with a colorful tie-dyed theme across 10 PEARL iZUMi custom products including cycling jerseys, bibs, socks, and water bottles. It’s available exclusively on PEARL iZUMi’s website.

To create the collection, PEARL iZUMi’s in-house designer, Lucas Marshall, used high-visibility colors and harmonized them with the band’s bright and colorful music. The collection also incorporates the artwork created for “Dave’s Picks Vol. 20” recording of the show in Boulder. Included in the collection are PEARL iZUMi’s leading styles: the men’s and women’s PRO Bib Shorts ($185), men’s and women’s Classic Jersey ($85), men’s and women’s PRO Tall Sock ($25), men’s and women’s Midland Graphic Tee ($45), a water bottle ($12) and a junior Quest Jersey ($45).

“This Grateful Dead Ten Spot Collection is highlighted by the collision of visually striking colors with iconic tie-dye patterning, bringing the classic aesthetic to the streets and the trails,” said Marshall. “There really isn’t a more fitting subject for tie-dye than the Grateful Dead. It’s the perfect splash of patterning and color to pay homage to the band’s time jamming here in Colorado.”