terrymorse 

Not pathetic at all. There is no designated age range for race fit/aero jerseys. The only qualification is the desire to go fast.

If it flaps, it's not fast.

rsbob 

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.

big john

A friend who is 71, I think, has the body of a 35 year old athlete, at least he looks that way, He's pretty fast and generally stays with the fast groups on hilly rides. And he always looks sharp. More power to him, he's worked very hard to stay in top shape.

BTinNYC 

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!

Bald Paul

I look fast at the rest stops.


My custom kit by Owayo

Chuck M 

It bothers me more than it should that one of the young ladies does not have glasses.

rydabent

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!!!

pepperbelly

Nothing about them bothers me!😎

JoeyBike

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.

pepperbelly

Oh! Oh! I want a pirate jersey!

JoeyBike

Here ya go!

Wow, there are an AMAZING number of pirate jerseys/kits out there!

Google Search "Pirate Bicycle Jersey"

pepperbelly

I have. I want what I saw on a tee shirt on Roatan when I dove at Anthony’s Key Resort. I kick myself in the butt for not buying it.
It’s a skull and crossed swords with the words around it saying “ Drinking, Pillaging, Flogging, Wenching. Just another day on the job!

Eric F 

Why is a pirate called a pirate?

Because they arrrrrr.

Eric F 

Thinking differently than you doesn’t mean a person isn’t thinking. Your reasons and justifications don’t necessarily apply to others.

pepperbelly

I love it! Arr!

big john

I thought he was banished to the 'bent forum?

jon c. 

It bothers me a bit that they look so young. I wouldn't have thought so 25 years ago.

Hermes

He has been reinstated but on a very short leash.

jadmt

Edit: Second pic was deleted. that has been a banned pic on BF for several years, now,

big john

I don't know a lot of the racers by name but the third one from the left is katsia niewiadoma. She's a great rider, won the gravel Worlds, and is a fun interview.

seypat

It depends on the team.

BillyD

Monk, is that you?

Chuck M 

I'm not that bad. I admit I'm petty bad, just not that bad.

Trsnrtr

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.

Carry on.

rsbob 

Old guys look far worse with no shirt/jersey.