GB Team Kit whilst commuting - Don't

[Landslide]

Er ... I can't imagine why anyone would want to do that either.

In my case, sheer masochism...

 

[BentMikey]

Is it worse to be wearing pro kit, or to be riding a full carbon TT bike? I'd say the latter, esp. if you're only riding slowly.

 

[CotterPin]

Riding a full carbon TT bike in jeans and trainers - but then they've probably nicked it!

 

[BentMikey]

Surely jeans and trainers makes it slightly more acceptable?

 

[andy_wrx]

Several years out of date team kit is cool, surely ?

Wearing this year's kit marks you out as a real fanboy, but something from several years ago, like PDM, or Fassa Bortolo or something, is cool

(the one exception being Disco kit of course )


And of course I agree with Fossy's original point about not wearing GB team kit unless you're a squad rider...


And Mrs wrx thinks "that red and white spotty jersey from the Tour de France" is really nice and keeps suggesting she can buy me one, but there's no way - I can just imagine what I'd look like puffing up a hill somewhere and being passed by other cyclists...

 

[John the Monkey]

...or to be riding a full carbon TT bike? I'd say the latter, esp. if you're only riding slowly.

I have ride it slowly, otherwise the basket I have on the front falls off, see?

 

[a_n_t]

Is it worse to be wearing pro kit, or to be riding a full carbon TT bike? I'd say the latter, esp. if you're only riding slowly.

why? I've never understood the "you cant have a nice expensive bike if you cant ride it fast" argument.

smacks of jealousy to me.

 

[iLB]

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?

 

[BentMikey]

why? I've never understood the "you cant have a nice expensive bike if you cant ride it fast" argument.

smacks of jealousy to me.

LOL, you've got that so wrong. I'd feel spare if I was the one riding it slowly on an "all the gear no idea basis".

Oh, and I do have an expensive bike, but luckily as a recumbent no-one knows quite what to expect from my speed. Thank goodness, because I'm sometimes rather slow!

 

[BentMikey]

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?

That's because some of us are extreme lycra tarts, that's why.

 

[Iainj837]

When I commute I wear my work clothes. When going for a nice ride I wear baggy beach shorts, which probably look silly but I feel comfy in then, plus I don't care what I look like whilst out one the bike.
IMO it is not a fashion show

 

[BentMikey]

And that's all absolutely fine, you wouldn't get the slightest snooty look from me. OTOH I'm also very grateful for those who do care enough to work on a class outfit. It gives me pleasure to watch a rider looking good, nice muscle tone, etc.

 

[hackbike 666]

When I commute I wear my work clothes. When going for a nice ride I wear baggy beach shorts, which probably look silly but I feel comfy in then, plus I don't care what I look like whilst out one the bike.
IMO it is not a fashion show

That's what I say but I always get comments from my workmates.

 

[snakehips]

I'm a sucker for cheapo tops from Prendas. Being old stock they can safely be worn with a hint of irony. Like my 2003 Ukrainian national champion jersey. Nobody would ever me get me mixed up with Sergei Honchar.

 

[Tarbo]

It gives me pleasure to watch a rider looking good, nice muscle tone, etc.

Is that why you're called BentMikey ?