Do Old Guys Look Super Stupid in Team Jerseys?
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I know a 72 YO male that I have ridden with in the next town over. He is a former racer, and has a majority of the KOMs for the 65-70 age group, has the latest cycling equipment and (GASP) still wears race fit jerseys. He can blow my doors off when he wants to and looks good in his jerseys.
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I know a 72 YO male that I have ridden with in the next town over. He is a former racer, and has a majority of the KOMs for the 65-70 age group, has the latest cycling equipment and (GASP) still wears race fit jerseys. He can blow my doors off when he wants to and looks good in his jerseys.
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Team jerseys are pretty expensive plus I don't want to be covered in adverts like a NASCAR car, but the new Canyon kit might shake the moths out of my wallet.
Such a joyful photo of the women's team!
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I agree, that is why at 85 I wear regular T-shirts, and rugby shorts. And the good deal here is that fact that neither one costs over $15. And further, I really dont care one whit what people think I look like. The fact here is that most people dont think anyway!!!
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Maybe don't worry about what other people think and wear what you like.
That said, I will make fun of people wearing Italian dish soap sponsor logos, French telephone companies, or similar graphics (on their kit) that obviously have nothing to do with them. I live in New Orleans where many people dress up in "costumes" like it's Mardi Gras 365 days a year. So I'm desensitized to people dressing up like pirates, super heroes, well known celebrities, and Grand Tour cycle race competitors. It still makes me laugh. You shouldn't care.
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There are an infinite number of high quality jerseys, full kit, helmets, etc., that do not have team sponsor's names on them.
Maybe don't worry about what other people think and wear what you like.
That said, I will make fun of people wearing Italian dish soap sponsor logos, French telephone companies, or similar graphics (on their kit) that obviously have nothing to do with them. I live in New Orleans where many people dress up in "costumes" like it's Mardi Gras 365 days a year. So I'm desensitized to people dressing up like pirates, super heroes, well known celebrities, and Grand Tour cycle race competitors. It still makes me laugh. You shouldn't care.
Maybe don't worry about what other people think and wear what you like.
That said, I will make fun of people wearing Italian dish soap sponsor logos, French telephone companies, or similar graphics (on their kit) that obviously have nothing to do with them. I live in New Orleans where many people dress up in "costumes" like it's Mardi Gras 365 days a year. So I'm desensitized to people dressing up like pirates, super heroes, well known celebrities, and Grand Tour cycle race competitors. It still makes me laugh. You shouldn't care.
Oh! Oh! I want a pirate jersey!
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Here ya go!
Wow, there are an AMAZING number of pirate jerseys/kits out there!
Google Search "Pirate Bicycle Jersey"
Wow, there are an AMAZING number of pirate jerseys/kits out there!
Google Search "Pirate Bicycle Jersey"
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Here ya go!
Wow, there are an AMAZING number of pirate jerseys/kits out there!
Google Search "Pirate Bicycle Jersey"
Wow, there are an AMAZING number of pirate jerseys/kits out there!
Google Search "Pirate Bicycle Jersey"
Its a skull and crossed swords with the words around it saying Drinking, Pillaging, Flogging, Wenching. Just another day on the job!
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I have. I want what I saw on a tee shirt on Roatan when I dove at Anthonys Key Resort. I kick myself in the butt for not buying it.
its a skull and crossed swords with the words around it saying Drinking, Pillaging, Flogging, Wenching. Just another day on the job!
its a skull and crossed swords with the words around it saying Drinking, Pillaging, Flogging, Wenching. Just another day on the job!
Because they arrrrrr.
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Edit: Second pic was deleted. that has been a banned pic on BF for several years, now,
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jadmt FYI and for others, the pic of the young ladies in brown attire has been removed. It's been a banned pic on BF for several years, now. ![Wink](images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Old guys look far worse with no shirt/jersey.
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