Wearing a pro team jersey
10-16-15, 04:49 PM
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I wear my old team jerseys plus pro team jerseys I buy on sale. Unlike fans that wear pro football and basketball (usually at bars drinking beer and smoking), I see nothing wrong with showing support for your favorite cycling team.
10-16-15, 06:36 PM
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I occasionally wear my Del Tongo Colnago jersey when riding vintage bikes. I don't have any interest in wearing active team kit. It looks less like you are a supporter of that team and more like you are a wannabe - or clueless, like the guy I saw earlier this year wearing a world championship jersey while riding his fancy bike on the sidewalk.
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10-17-15, 08:33 PM
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sheeeeshh......
Rule # 1 is 'Obey the Rules'
Rule # 17 pertains to team kit: Velominati ? The Rules
that settles that. end of thread.
Rule # 1 is 'Obey the Rules'
Rule # 17 pertains to team kit: Velominati ? The Rules
that settles that. end of thread.
10-18-15, 05:54 AM
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I wouldn't recognize a professional team jersey if I saw one. Watching bicycle racing is about as exciting as watching golf for me. But I don't see any reason why it would be more outre than, say, wearing a professional football jersey.
10-18-15, 07:29 AM
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Per my sensibilities, it's OK to wear the kit of long defunct and notable team as "hommage" to bike racing's rich heritage, not that I would.
10-19-15, 11:58 AM
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If I'm going to wear tight spandex: it'll be on my terms.
I have a Batman jersey. Because, well, Batman rocks.
If you want to pick a team jersey: go for it.
I have a Batman jersey. Because, well, Batman rocks.
If you want to pick a team jersey: go for it.
10-19-15, 12:47 PM
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So which part of this guy's sartorial splendor are you taking exception to?
The team kit (which I'm sure he finds mighty comfy)?
The white socks with sandals (which could be spd compatible)?
Or the fact that an overweight guy is wearing what he enjoys and that somehow offends your delicate sensibilities?
The team kit (which I'm sure he finds mighty comfy)?
The white socks with sandals (which could be spd compatible)?
Or the fact that an overweight guy is wearing what he enjoys and that somehow offends your delicate sensibilities?
BTW...What's brown and sounds like a bell?
10-19-15, 01:27 PM
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10-19-15, 02:20 PM
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10-20-15, 07:19 AM
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No team jerseys for me and have no issues with those who do wear them.
10-20-15, 07:38 AM
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no way no how am i paying to wear some dopers pro team kit.
when i seek folks on Postal-Treks wear Team Disco gear, or old Postal kit - ugh. all i can think is 'stupid doper L.A.'
but if you don't care what i'm thinking, it don't matter. mater. whatever.... i think somebody already said that.
if i do i fast ride with a fast group where it's polite to blend in, i wear my old amateur team kit, or i advertise for my LBS.
when i seek folks on Postal-Treks wear Team Disco gear, or old Postal kit - ugh. all i can think is 'stupid doper L.A.'
but if you don't care what i'm thinking, it don't matter. mater. whatever.... i think somebody already said that.
if i do i fast ride with a fast group where it's polite to blend in, i wear my old amateur team kit, or i advertise for my LBS.
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10-20-15, 09:51 AM
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I bought a used USPS Jersey many years ago, after the team moved to Disco, so it was cheap. I will still wear it when I shrink into it, not so much because I still hold on to the glory days of L.A. by any means... But I have worked for the lead sponsor for over 30 years. I have at least one coworker who used to wear USPS kit, but got rid of it when Lance was banned.
i've got a full kit from a local armature team i raced for with my employer's name on it: see me behind Frankie, clearly not looking at the camera...... but in my FORD jersey!
