Is it wrong to wear professional team gear..?

jameverywhere · 30-05-2012 10:24am

Jawgap wrote: »

It's inevitable -

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Yeah it's the third one that saves me :P

p.s. - can women be "Freds"?

Harrybelafonte · 30-05-2012 10:28am

Fender76 wrote: »

Wow.... guess I went and opened a massive can of worms.....!
Some interesting responses though and in conclusion, I am still going to wear my Skil Shimano jersey and shorts while riding a Felt...... albeit a Garmin Felt..... oops...! :rolleyes:

Like everything else it's all down to opinion only and none of us speak on behalf of "the cycling community". It comes down to couple of questions, in nice and simple black and white:

Which type of fan you are?

This:

or this:

Who's your hero?

This kind of guy:

or this kind of guy:

What kind of weather to you decide to go for a ride in?

This:

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or this:

In either case you're a cycling fan or cyclist, it's just that one is better more committed and dedicated than the other.

Dermot Illogical · 30-05-2012 10:29am

jameverywhere wrote: »

p.s. - can women be "Freds"?

Only after expensive Wilma to Fred surgery.

Jawgap · 30-05-2012 10:34am

petethedrummer wrote: »

Asics Gel trainers, Longford GAA shorts and any yellow cycling jersey is my gear of choice.

Are you a Guard........

jameverywhere wrote: »

M iddle
A ged
M en
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L ycra

Yeah it's the third one that saves me :P

p.s. - can women be "Freds"?

Yes, although I think the UCI-approved term is Freda (Fredette is considered sexist).

Clearly they can't be MAMILs - MAWILs or MALILs doesn't sound right - maybe MAGILs?

ozzy jr · 30-05-2012 10:35am

I wear an Astana top because it only cost me €16

Value for money > Fashion

:cool:

(It goes with my Specialized bike too)

jameverywhere · 30-05-2012 10:36am

just looked it up and Wikipedia says the women are Wilma or Doris ... es.

I guess I qualify as one since I'm not a racer, just a tourer, and pretty unfit at that even with all me gear on.

I reallyreally like the look of this year's anpost cycling gear but it's too expensive otherwise I'd've bought it >_>

Harrybelafonte · 30-05-2012 10:38am

jameverywhere wrote: »

just looked it up and Wikipedia says the women are Wilma or Doris ... es.

I guess I qualify as one since I'm not a racer, just a tourer, and pretty unfit at that even with all me gear on.

I reallyreally like the look of this year's anpost cycling gear but it's too expensive otherwise I'd've bought it >_>

Tourer's are a breed unto themselves. They can do and wear whatever the hell they want.

Jawgap · 30-05-2012 10:39am

jameverywhere wrote: »

.......
I guess I qualify as one since I'm not a racer, just a tourer, and pretty unfit at that even with all me gear on.

Do you cycle in sandals like proper tourers?

kincsem · 30-05-2012 10:45am

^ with black socks

jameverywhere · 30-05-2012 11:01am

no! I have clipless pedals and shoes.

I also tend to wear either my club gear (leisurecycling.ie) or jerseys with designs I like on them. And plain black cycling shorts/tights.

I just got some bib shorts in the mail yesterday, I'm super excited, they're pearl izumi droptail bibs meaning you can wear them on long tour rides and answer natures' call in 'em without taking everything off

but yeah, I personally think you should be able to wear whatever you want--but not wanting to look like a poser does keep me from buying certain kit DX

daragh_ · 30-05-2012 11:08am

I wear my Boards Gear ALL the time. Even more so now that I know it makes ROK ON cringe.

lennymc · 30-05-2012 11:38am

daragh_ wrote: »

I wear my Boards Gear ALL the time. Even more so now that I know it makes ROK ON cringe.

except for last sunday

Kav0777 · 30-05-2012 12:08pm

What about an old Green Giro jersey now they've replaced it with blue? or should i just change my name to Matthew Lloyd ..... although i think my climbing (or lack there of would give me away)

I also got slagged by a cyclist for wearing the aforemention green jersey by a fella who was wearing a lampre rainbow jersey.... one of the few times in my life i was speechless.

Dermot Illogical · 30-05-2012 12:25pm

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

In terms of putting money back into the sport, people pay my club good money to sponsor us, so I try and wear the jersey as often as possible. Much better that money goes to a local club than to some skinny eejits from Luxembourg.

In the spirit of the above post I commuted in my club gear today.

Lumen · 30-05-2012 12:27pm

Farnese Vini kit would be great for commuting.

happytramp · 30-05-2012 12:29pm

Tour, Points, Mountains and World Champ jerseys are 100% out.

Bernard Hinault said that it makes him feel physically sick to see amateurs huffing and puffing up hills while wearing replica yellow jerseys. That's good enough for me.

Lumen · 30-05-2012 12:41pm

happytramp wrote: »

Tour, Points, Mountains and World Champ jerseys are 100% out.

Bernard Hinault said that it makes him feel physically sick to see amateurs huffing and puffing up hills while wearing replica yellow jerseys. That's good enough for me.

I think exceptions should be made for people over 120kg who wear the polka dot jersey as an ironic statement.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 30-05-2012 12:53pm

I ordered Subaru/trek replica jersey/shorts but have a Ridley BUT i drive a Subaru legacy so i'm sort of covered...arent I???

el tel · 30-05-2012 1:15pm

jameverywhere wrote: »

I just got some bib shorts in the mail yesterday, I'm super excited, they're pearl izumi droptail bibs meaning you can wear them on long tour rides and answer natures' call in 'em without taking everything off

Hmmm, ladies drop-tail shorts sound intriguing

How secure is the tail; you really wouldn't want mid-peloton deployment :eek:

jameverywhere · 30-05-2012 1:23pm

el tel wrote: »

Hmmm, ladies drop-tail shorts sound intriguing

How secure is the tail; you really wouldn't want mid-peloton deployment :eek:

Tried them on yesterday; you have to pull them forward and squat in order for anything to happen... can't come off when you're in any sort of cycling position

Lusk Doyle · 30-05-2012 1:28pm

At our club race last week there was someone in the Maglia Rosa. I think that I saw him at the finish line taking photos when we came rolling through at the end

Jawgap · 30-05-2012 1:36pm

Lumen wrote: »

Farnese Vini kit would be great for commuting.

........Somewhere in Galway someone in the Road Safety Authority is rubbing themselves while looking at this......

Harrybelafonte · 30-05-2012 1:37pm

jameverywhere wrote: »

Tried them on yesterday; you have to pull them forward and squat in order for anything to happen... can't come off when you're in any sort of cycling position

Link?

Jawgap · 30-05-2012 1:38pm

jameverywhere wrote: »

......... can't come off when you're in any sort of cycling position

Talk about tempting fate!!!!

el tel · 30-05-2012 1:39pm

jameverywhere wrote: »

Tried them on yesterday; you have to pull them forward and squat in order for anything to happen... can't come off when you're in any sort of cycling position

That's a pity! Do you think they'll give you a refund?

jameverywhere · 30-05-2012 1:42pm

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Link?

you mean a link to where you can purchase droptail bibs?

try here: http://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=1509677&outlet=1

I got them for sale off the REI website, but only small and medium were available.

If you want a link showing you how to use it, I'm not sure I can help? It's pretty self-explanatory once you actually put the things on though.

jameverywhere · 30-05-2012 1:43pm

el tel wrote: »

That's a pity! Do you think they'll give you a refund?

lol figuring out a way to pee while ON the bike is not top on my list of priorities (would probably require some kind of tubing for that)

Harrybelafonte · 30-05-2012 1:50pm

jameverywhere wrote: »

you mean a link to where you can purchase droptail bibs?

try here: http://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=1509677&outlet=1

I got them for sale off the REI website, but only small and medium were available.

If you want a link showing you how to use it, I'm not sure I can help? It's pretty self-explanatory once you actually put the things on though.

Sorry, my "link? could have got me into trouble there.

jameverywhere wrote: »

lol figuring out a way to pee while ON the bike is not top on my list of priorities (would probably require some kind of tubing for that)

Nope, just a domestique.

riparooo · 30-05-2012 10:54pm

Ah ha, I was begining to think that my wearing a red polka dot jersey (Bianchi) was being frowned upon. It was my girlfriend who noticed one day as we passed lots of serious looking cyclists that she had never seen anyone ever wear a yellow jersey.:)

So I almost never wear it anymore - even though it my fav and goes fantastic with my red and white Basso bike.

The thing is I think the vast majority of jerseys are horrific looking, the are too 'busy' with too many stipes, swishes, ads, colors and whatever your having yourself.

All the pro Jerseys with the exception of Sky and maybe Garmin look like a a guy wearing a tight t-shirt fell into the logo cupboard of an ad agency and then vomited all over himself.

As for local club jerseys................need I say more!

ABEasy · 30-05-2012 11:52pm

Would you class the planet x water damaged yellow on one jerseys the same as a tdf replica?? Are all yellow jerseys off limits?

Picked one up as a cheap training top last year (no ss blue left) and will wear it regardless, just means when I see other cyclists I will have up my game (more than I usually do)!!!

wendell borton · 31-05-2012 12:04am

Whats the view on wearing national jerseys.

happytramp · 31-05-2012 12:33am

wendell borton wrote: »

Whats the view on wearing national jerseys.

If it's your country then in theory it should be slightly more acceptable than pro team gear. National champion jerseys less acceptable.

Joxer_S · 31-05-2012 12:48am

happytramp wrote: »

If it's your country then in theory it should be slightly more acceptable than pro team gear. National champion jerseys less acceptable.

We wore Irish jerseys while cycling in France which was pretty cool, they got commented on and we were recognised etc. I do wear it here occasionally too, the non matching bibs, beer gut and mtb shoes usually give it away that I bought it rather than earned it..

Jawgap · 31-05-2012 8:19am

For the day that's in it.....

buffalo · 13-06-2012 9:55am

My An Post Rás anniversary jersey arrived today, but it's yellow. Should I just burn it now? Does it make me less of a Fred because I won* it?

*in a facebook competition

le petit braquet · 13-06-2012 12:15pm

buffalo wrote: »

My An Post Rás anniversary jersey arrived today, but it's yellow. Should I just burn it now? Does it make me less of a Fred because I won* it?
*in a facebook competition

A reflection of my advancing years, but I would be more embarrassed about winning a facebook competition:)

lennymc · 13-06-2012 2:34pm

i wore lampre gear the other day. I just like the pink.

De Bhál · 13-06-2012 2:49pm

who doesn't

ednwireland · 13-06-2012 3:59pm

my clubmates are much fitter and faster then me - does this mean i cant wear club kit ?

Harrybelafonte · 13-06-2012 4:04pm

ednwireland wrote: »

my clubmates are much fitter and faster then me - does this mean i cant wear club kit ?

Confer with your fellow club mates, they may rather you didn't.

ashleey · 13-06-2012 4:10pm

ednwireland wrote: »

my clubmates are much fitter and faster then me - does this mean i cant wear club kit ?

Go up and down Glengesh until you are?

Go2Guy · 05-07-2012 3:25pm

3102derek wrote: »

I just ordered a Greenedge jersey & I cycle a Felt.

If someone doesn't like it, tough titty. I think it looks nice and that's all that matters

But did you get the latest greenedge jersey ie the one with Orica on it? I can't find anywhere...
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EDIT:
It's on pro bike kit woops.

Hungrycol · 05-07-2012 4:09pm

I have been known to wear Saeco gear... until recently I saw a picture of myself in it. It is not a flattering colour and is unlikely to be worn again!

Is it wrong to wear professional team gear..?

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