Originally Posted by
36Oly_Rider
Socks are mandated by the UCI for pro cycling. I'm sure that there are some that would prefer not to wear them, but they're rules for wearing socks get down to it. They even regulate the height of the sock.
Heh, UCI has a rule for everything it seems. We wouldn't want spectators being grossed-out by a 100+ rider peleton of no-sock stink-foot riders.
OTOH they don't allow compression socks, maybe riders would overdo it & get gangrene or something (!?).