King of the Mountains polka dot jersey

[400bhp]

WGAF-I used to ride in the Raleigh Banana yellow long sleeve when I was in my teens.

I wouldn't go out and buy for one at current prices, but that's because I am a tight arse frugal.

They have the new GB kit in Evans - haven't looked at the price, but wouldn't be surprised if it set you back £200 for full kit. Commuting in it in Manchester might be fun-wonder if I could use a rebuttal to car drivers "do you want the death of a prospective olympic medallist on your conscience". Might work.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Couldn't give a monkeys chuff, I buy what I think looks ok and wear it.
Simples

 

[martint235]

I'd like to see anyone tell me I shouldn't be riding my Spesh Roubaix as it has World Champs rainbow colours on it.

I'm still trying to figure out why Lelly has World Champs stripes on the handlebars.

 

[Jonathing]

I fall on the side of not wearing winners jerseys that you've not won. I don't however see a problem in supporting a team by wearing their kit. Like people kicking a ball around wearing a Manchester Rovers shirt, it's better than sitting around eating chips in one.

One exception is that I do have a KoM jersey at my parent's house for when I visit and fancy a bike ride. My parents live in the fens, where there's not even an Endomondo categorised climb for miles around.

 

[Dave 123]

Walk down any English high street and you'll see some overweight tosser chomping on a Gregs cheese & onion pasty whilst wearing a replica England top. Let's be honest, this is about as offensive as the genuine article wearing it.
Wear your polka dots with pride, you'll never look as bad as some!

 

[redcard]

Any cyclist who sees another with a champs jersey or some iconic Merckx jersey will be watching, to see how you handle hills, deal with traffic, to see that you do the jersey some sort of justice.

Don't embarrass yourself and you can wear what you want.

 

[Sittingduck]

<snip>some slobby so and so passed me as i was slowly climbing a very steep hill.
<snip>
Naturally i was slightly out of breath, and fatso was out of reach
<snip>
How many sites do we see wearing various shirts of famous/successful football teams..has fat boy wearing his Man Utd shirt on Blackpool prom played for them at sometime?

I think fat people drinking Diet Coke in public look silly too.

Walk down any English high street and you'll see some overweight tosser chomping on a Gregs cheese & onion pasty whilst wearing a replica England top.

I'm seeing a strong anti-fat trend in this thread
As is often the case on this forum, unfortunately.

As regards the original topic - wear what you like. I see no difference between wearing a replica jersey and a replica football shirt.

 

[ColinJ]

My climbing prowess is (are?) legendary among forum members in the NW of England so I am thinking of buying a polka dot jersey! Actually, I am rather better at going downhill so perhaps I should buy one and wear it inside out ...?

 

[ianrauk]

My climbing prowess is (are?) legendary among forum members in the NW of England so I am thinking of buying a polka dot jersey! Actually, I am rather better at going downhill so perhaps I should buy one and wear it inside out ...?

A red with white polka dots jersey

 

[youngoldbloke]

Rule 16

 

[Recycler]

I pity anyone who's life is such that they give a s*** about what im wearing. .

I'm so pleased to read that!
I was begining to think that I was reading the fashion pages in Woman's Weekly. I wear lycra and I know it looks daft. Not many people know, but I also wear Hi Viz. I care not a hoot about what others may think.

 

[al78]

That polka dot jersey looks ideal from a road safety point of view - you can't help but notice it.

 

[Accy cyclist]

You've made me feel so confident, and convinced me not to take any notice of the ones who don't know that i've not only decided to keep wearing the dots, but i'm going to buy a new polka dot jersey as well!!

I think this one is "the business", as they say!! http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php?p=product&id=1662

 

[PoweredByVeg]

But would anyone dare wear a PBP or LEL if they hadn't done them?

 

[400bhp]

Or a BSP, or a MOT, or a VPL.