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Newbie Etiquette
I'm new to cycling and I'm still just trying to get a grip on how big this sub-culture is. It's humbling to know that there are so many others, all with people just as passionate as the people I'm finding here, that I'll never even know about, let alone get to explore.
I've got my bike, gloves and helmet, which is all I need to get started. I'm already in love. I'm looking into clothes and found http://cyclingdeal.com. My question may seem a bit naive. Most combos have team jerseys. What's the etiquette on wearing a team jersey? tl;dr: Is wearing a team jersey looked down upon when you're not on the team? |
Originally Posted by audiblBLiNK
(Post 12179899)
tl;dr: Is wearing a team jersey looked down upon when you're not on the team?
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Wear whatever you feel like and feel comfortable. You'll get some remarks some good some bad from people here about wearing team kits...etc. If your a guy who likes to wear a jersey to "support the team" than go for it. I don't own any pro jersey's but have been known to put a KOM bottle into my cage.
I'll have to add that I do think wearing a world champion or other leaders jersey and not actually ever been a champion is tacky. But who really who cares what others think. High school is over....for most of us. |
Wear whatever you want.
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Originally Posted by audiblBLiNK
(Post 12179899)
I'm new to cycling and I'm still just trying to get a grip on how big this sub-culture is. It's humbling to know that there are so many others, all with people just as passionate as the people I'm finding here, that I'll never even know about, let alone get to explore.
I've got my bike, gloves and helmet, which is all I need to get started. I'm already in love. I'm looking into clothes and found http://cyclingdeal.com. My question may seem a bit naive. Most combos have team jerseys. What's the etiquette on wearing a team jersey? tl;dr: Is wearing a team jersey looked down upon when you're not on the team? |
At over 300 pounds, I refuse to wear a yellow jersey. I'll never lead the TDF. I try to always hold myself to a higher standard of behavior than I hold others to. I do make fun of the guy who was wearing only a pair of knit cotton shorts rolled up at the legs and down at the waist to turn it into a thong. I also laughed at the guy I saw wearing a Team Liquigas outfit that was so baggy it hung several inches below his crotch.
With those exceptions, wear what you want. |
Thanks all. Just curious.
I get the 'who cares what people think' aspect but after going to England and flashing what Americans call a "Peace sign" (a mistake I'll only make once), I try not barge into unexplored territory without knowing some guidelines. Any no-nos? |
Originally Posted by superflylondon
(Post 12179994)
High school is over....for most of us.
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Originally Posted by Andy Somnifac
(Post 12179904)
Pretty much everything you do will be looked down upon by someone.
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Originally Posted by audiblBLiNK
(Post 12179899)
I'm new to cycling and I'm still just trying to get a grip on how big this sub-culture is. It's humbling to know that there are so many others, all with people just as passionate as the people I'm finding here, that I'll never even know about, let alone get to explore.
I've got my bike, gloves and helmet, which is all I need to get started. I'm already in love. I'm looking into clothes and found http://cyclingdeal.com. My question may seem a bit naive. Most combos have team jerseys. What's the etiquette on wearing a team jersey? tl;dr: Is wearing a team jersey looked down upon when you're not on the team? |
You my friend, have come to the right place for opinions..They are in abundance here...I don't have one on your uniform though...I do know that PCAD wears a pink uniform and he is quite popular here...
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One of these days I'll get a picture of the kid who wears an aero helmet with his street clothes and cycling shoes. Don't do that.
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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH...
(Post 12180154)
You my friend, have come to the right place for opinions..They are in abundance here...I don't have one on your uniform though...I do know that PCAD wears a pink uniform and he is quite popular here...
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Originally Posted by audiblBLiNK
(Post 12179899)
Is wearing a team jersey looked down upon when you're not on the team?
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Originally Posted by kimconyc
(Post 12180183)
That's not the word choice I would have used...
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Originally Posted by Andy Somnifac
(Post 12179904)
Pretty much everything you do will be looked down upon by someone.
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Originally Posted by twentysomething
(Post 12180256)
What's a PCAD?
Is PCADs are wonderful things Their tops are made out of rubber Their bottoms are made out of springs They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN! But the most wonderful thing about PCADs Is he's the only one The wonderful thing about PCADs Is PCADs are wonderful chaps They're loaded with vim and with vigor They love to leap in your laps They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN But the most wonderful thing about PCADs Is he's the only one. PCADs are wonderful fellahs. PCADs are awfully sweet. Everyone elses is jealous, And thats why I repeat... The wonderful thing about PCADs Are PCADs are wonderful things Their tops are made out of rubber Their bottoms are made out of springs They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN! But the most wonderful thing about PCADs Is he's the only one. Yes, he's the only one (GRRrrrrrr...) ooOOoooOOooooOOOO!!! |
Originally Posted by twentysomething
(Post 12180256)
What's a PCAD?
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Originally Posted by twentysomething
(Post 12180256)
What's a PCAD?
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I don't mind. Just don't draft anyone on the ARBT without at least saying hi and offering to take a pull.
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Originally Posted by audiblBLiNK
(Post 12180128)
...after going to England and flashing what Americans call a "Peace sign" (a mistake I'll only make once)
As for clothing, going to +1 all that say wear what you want...just know that cycling shorts/bibs are black for a reason... On the larger scale, wear what's comfortable and won't leave you soaked with sweat (not too much of a problem these days, but trust me: Some day, it will warm up) - that can be either the aforementioned team kits, or gym shorts and shirts made of high tech fabrics. Yes, there are some folks that will look down on you. But, FWIW, they were going to probably look down on you anyway for no good reason other than the fact that you're not them. This also applies to the cycling world. Now...go out and ride...and stop offending the British! :D |
Originally Posted by Andy Somnifac
(Post 12180276)
The wonderful thing about PCADs
Is PCADs are wonderful things Their tops are made out of rubber Their bottoms are made out of springs They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN! But the most wonderful thing about PCADs Is he's the only one The wonderful thing about PCADs Is PCADs are wonderful chaps They're loaded with vim and with vigor They love to leap in your laps They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN But the most wonderful thing about PCADs Is he's the only one. PCADs are wonderful fellahs. PCADs are awfully sweet. Everyone elses is jealous, And thats why I repeat... The wonderful thing about PCADs Are PCADs are wonderful things Their tops are made out of rubber Their bottoms are made out of springs They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN! But the most wonderful thing about PCADs Is he's the only one. Yes, he's the only one (GRRrrrrrr...) ooOOoooOOooooOOOO!!! : pop : yup...there it goes |
Originally Posted by RunningPirate
(Post 12180392)
Oh, that's brilliant, but remember: Two fingers up, palm facing away from you (towards the recipient) = Peace (or, two); Two fingers up, palm facing towards you = F you (in the UK).
As for clothing, going to +1 all that say wear what you want...just know that cycling shorts/bibs are black for a reason... On the larger scale, wear what's comfortable and won't leave you soaked with sweat (not too much of a problem these days, but trust me: Some day, it will warm up) - that can be either the aforementioned team kits, or gym shorts and shirts made of high tech fabrics. Yes, there are some folks that will look down on you. But, FWIW, they were going to probably look down on you anyway for no good reason other than the fact that you're not them. This also applies to the cycling world. Now...go out and ride...and stop offending the British! :D |
Originally Posted by Crimsonghost
(Post 12180462)
I think my brain just exploded
: pop : yup...there it goes |
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