Tag Archives: jersey
What “Look” Do You Go For?
The recent post about being visible got me thinking about jerseys in general. I think it’s time the Bike Noob got some new duds. The newest jersey I own is almost two years old. And most of my jerseys lack…je … Continue reading
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Being Visible
I’ve been riding along some pretty busy roads lately. Most of the time, they have shoulders. Sometimes, they don’t. And shoulders and bike lanes usually end at intersections. So being seen is something I’m always aware of. It seems whenever … Continue reading
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Hand-Me-Downs
The other day I came home to find a plastic Target bag on the bed. I first thought my wife had been out shopping and picked me up some boxer shorts. But when I opened the bag, I found something … Continue reading
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Cycling Gear…Why the Cost Difference?
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel looks at the difference between the high-end stuff and inexpensive cycling gear. It’s a question any bike noob has likely asked when stepping up to dedicated cycling clothing — just where does the money go? As … Continue reading
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Tighty Whitey
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel tries a new look. Today I rode in a white kit. Not just a white shirt, not a colored outfit with some white accents, but a white kit — white jersey, white shorts, heck, I even had … Continue reading
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New Jersey (The Kit, Not the State)
Rode today in our new club jersey. Compared to the old ones, this looks much better and stands out on the road. As far as a picture of me modeling it, well, I didn’t shoot one on the ride, and … Continue reading
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New Jerseys – the State of Our Kit
Attended a meeting of my bike club tonight. The main item of business on the agenda was to figure out what to do about our club kit. Last year, the design of the club jersey was modified radically — a … Continue reading
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Dressing to ride during Indian Summer
It’s not Indian Summer in Texas yet — we haven’t had our first frost, although we’ve come close. But it’s in the low 60s now when I start my morning weekend rides, and it will warm up to the 80s … Continue reading
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