I started wearing lycra years ago, for the same reasons I use Look shoes and pedals. They are comfortable and designed to perform a certain function. I can not stand riding in a T-shirt (unless I am going to the shops) the constant flapping is annoying, not to mention no pockets.

My commute is 45kms/28miles one way, (I only ride in, get a lift home) so I always wear full lycra top and bottom. I only buy black nicks, so they will match which ever jersey I put on. I have a lotto-adecco top and a Saeco one, mainly because they are bright red and this should make me more visible to drivers. I also have some generic ones that have lots of colour and brands I have never heard of, also because they are very bright and easy to see on open country roads where people can drive at 100kph.

I don't care if someone wears a US Postal outfit or not. It is none of my business to ram my way of life down someone else's throat. It's a free world, wear what you want and leave everyone else alone. If you don't like a particular jersey don't buy it, simple.

Why are cyclist's so wrapped up in what everyone is wearing and riding, I am getting sick of this crap, it is BULL*****. It is bad enough that cyclist's have to deal with drivers who have no tolerance for people being different, now we have to deal with cyclist's who also have no tolerance! What a wonderful world.:irritated

CHEERS.

Mark