GB Team Kit whilst commuting - Don't

[Dave Lester]

It's not important what people wear, the clothes don't maketh the man (or woman).

 

[Molecule Man]

+1

I actually have bought a jersey as motivation, i wont wear it until i am less of a lard arse (well its all gut with me)....

In the meantime, you could get some Jelly Belly kit (sorry!).

I would feel a bit embarrassed wearing team kit, as I am not especially fast, though I might consider buying a classic Mondrian-style La Vie Claire jersey if there were any still around. I don't mind what anyone else wears though.

 

[Wigsie]

Frankly this has managed to give me the arse.
Over the last 2 years I've lost roughly 5 stone in fat. I think it's quite understandable that I want to show my body off to anybody that has eyes, so I wear the nice team kits because for the first time in a long while I'm able to say confidently, I look ****ing good.

Good on ya Rob!

As for you Molecule Man.... your words cut me deep!

 

[fossyant]

Team Kit is fine, that I don't have a problem with - my OP said "but not GB Squad Kit", especially in Manchester - you regularly see the GB squad out training up here....

 

[nilling]

In the meantime, you could get some Jelly Belly kit (sorry!).

Lol I wear one of their cotton caps - it just seems appropriate!

 

[goo_mason]

Frankly this has managed to give me the arse.
Over the last 2 years I've lost roughly 5 stone in fat. I think it's quite understandable that I want to show my body off to anybody that has eyes, so I wear the nice team kits because for the first time in a long while I'm able to say confidently, I look ****ing good.

And quite right too. Be proud of your achievements.

Well done, Rob. A 5 stone loss is fantastic.

 

[John the Monkey]

P
So there is me, just pulled out of work and spot a 'fully' kitted rider in front (short top / shorts and shaved legs)..... soon caught him..."Oh have you been training on the track".......I then the face then turns round and the fella's older than me...doh....erm.....not a squad rider.....

Was it a chap sporting a Plowman Craven race cap too? Seen him the last couple of days as I was heading into town.

 

[c2c]

Is that why you're called BentMikey ?

lol....... i thought that.lol

 

[peanut]

And quite right too. Be proud of your achievements.

Well done, Rob. A 5 stone loss is fantastic.

thanks a lot Rob I can tell you where that 5 stone has gone

seriously well done indeed

 

[fossyant]

Was it a chap sporting a Plowman Craven race cap too? Seen him the last couple of days as I was heading into town.

Bit long ago, but shaven and the stuff.....

I see a number of the young squad out, but really don't wear this stuff if in Sth Mcr - you'll get battered.....by me at least.....this kit has to be earned...

 

[Maz]

i just can't fathom why any of you would care so much about what another cyclist is wearing?? don't you have anything better to be doing or worrying about?

+1

 

[Tynan]

wearing the cc tops has taken me ever so slightly over the line from plain kit

I've been eyeing the retro kit on Prendas for a log time now, when it goes on clearance anyway, because it's cheap as much as anything else, need a second pair of bib shorts, dithering, I'll have to ride faster in any sort of team kit

wearing a football shirt is completely different, you wear it to show support, not pretend you're something you're not

 

[Woz!]

Hmm, don't know if it's been mentioned in the thread yet, but if they don't want you to wear the team kit, perhaps they shouldn't sell the damn thing in the first place.

 

[iGaz]

I have the Discovery Channel/Trek Kit comprising of leggings,long sleeve top and thermal top. I never wear it for commuting just for my weekend rides on the road bike.

I bought them as I like the logos and the patterns.

i have a pair of GT longs with the GT logo on the thigh panels, bought these when I was riding my GT frame before it split around the BB area!!

Most of my stuff is plain Polaris etc gear!

All my gear is now unbranded Polaris/Briko gear. And again apart from leggings with the GT logo on the panels. Got rid of the Disco stuff!

 

[monnet]

I've always thought the 'rules' of kit were don't wear national kit unless you're in the team. Don't wear national champ jersey unless you are national champ (for some reason jerseys in the Italian colours seem to be an exception to this rule). Don't wear the rainbow jersey unless you're world champ. Grand Tour jerseys are absolute no-no's. Discovery kit is also to be frowned upon.

I tend not to wear trade kit but I have a few bits and pieces. A couple of the guys in my club wear full trade kit. I think it looks good, providing your in good enough shape to wear it. The guys that do go like the proverbial off a shovel so I'm not going to argue with them.