For sure. From the London Bike Show.

http://cycling-passion.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/z-team-1990-greg-lemond-1024×615.jpg

Instant recognition, a nod back, and definitely better than straight white with the bands.  I hope it’s a riff on their race jerseys.

@chuckp

Unfortunately I saw that too. Sagan must be doubly happy to be wearing the WC bands. At least for most of the season he won’t have to wear that abomination. It’s like that awful Rock n Roll kit (or whatever it was called) matched with shitty club wear.

The IAM kit looks about the best that I’ve seen for 2016. Etixx is blah. Sky will be black.

It’s just their training kit. It won’t look too horrible with his bands, thankfully.

@chuckp

Unfortunately I saw that too. Sagan must be doubly happy to be wearing the WC bands. At least for most of the season he won’t have to wear that abomination. It’s like that awful Rock n Roll kit (or whatever it was called) matched with shitty club wear.

The IAM kit looks about the best that I’ve seen for 2016. Etixx is blah. Sky will be black.

I know @frank will probably excommunicate me, but I have to admit that I kinda like it. I’ve always had a soft spot for Acqua Sapone zebra kit. So ugly it’s beautiful. And I’m fine with a team daring to be different. For me, so much of the pro peloton is sameness and boring. Almost to the point where you can’t tell which team is which. At least this dares to go out on a limb and be different. I actually wish they’d race in it (at least once).

Unfortunately I saw that too. Sagan must be doubly happy to be wearing the WC bands. At least for most of the season he won’t have to wear that abomination. It’s like that awful Rock n Roll kit (or whatever it was called) matched with shitty club wear.

The IAM kit looks about the best that I’ve seen for 2016. Etixx is blah. Sky will be black.

Well, the new Movistar kit is just fugly.

Not to mention that the jersey pictured is their attempt at a Spanish champs jersey for Malmerde, simplest fucking colours in the world, but they can’t do a simple hoop design cos Movistar wouldn’t want their logo interfered with (I assume).

Well, the new Movistar kit is just fugly.

The white simply does not make sense at all! Green would be logical . . . .

@Lister

@Chipomarc

Clearly the welding fumes have affected his taste buds

That’s the finest beer your old women can bring to you after a hard day at the shipyard.

Perhaps if I worked in a coal mine it would be an appropriate beer, other that that it is just a poor excuse for drinking.

@Chipomarc

Beer and movie night !

Ok, he didn’t win the TdF seven times, but rode pretty well back in the 80’s

What’s that shit you’re drinking?!

That thar would be none other than your ‘Nectar of the Gods’.

Not some malty pretentious hipster ale.

Pretentious? Hipster? Ale? I’ve never seen those three words in the same sentence before. What did I miss?

I’ve been drinking real ale for years and I couldn’t be any less hip if I’d just had my pelvis removed.

Have hipsters taken over our ale as well as our cycling caps and track bikes now too? Fuckers.

That really does not help.

*sob*

@Skip

@frank

@Skip

Skip!!

Hey. Been lurking for a while but hadn’t posted. Re: all the style inputs, there’s still a big difference between the theory and the actual results when I kit up. But one can still dream. (I just don’t look in the mirror before a ride and reality won’t rear its ugly head.)

Well, great to see you around again my friend.

@gilly

My trip to London suggests that the English have a natural affinity for it.

Chapeau @frank, hope you’ve enjoyed your time here. I had hoped to catch you at The Rouleur event but family came first ( yes I know that’s a rule violation! ) For me, Kennaugh hits effortlessly cool and CD in that shot, you’ve got it or you don’t.

@frank

@Skip

Skip!!

Hey. Been lurking for a while but hadn’t posted. Re: all the style inputs, there’s still a big difference between the theory and the actual results when I kit up. But one can still dream. (I just don’t look in the mirror before a ride and reality won’t rear its ugly head.)

Well, great to see you around again my friend.

@gilly

My trip to London suggests that the English have a natural affinity for it.

@Chipomarc

Clearly the welding fumes have affected his taste buds

That’s the finest beer your old women can bring to you after a hard day at the shipyard.

Clearly the welding fumes have affected his taste buds

@RobSandy

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

That was one of the coolest helmets ever. I’d totally ride in it if I could still get one that was safe!

I’ve been thinking lately why some companies don’t just roll out their old products anew. I used to love the S-Works helmets but now I think they look terrible. And though he’s now in Oakleys, image Sagan racing as the WC in some mid-80s Rudy Project Masks? My god.

Quite a few helmets and shades I wish companies would start producing again. Why not take a tip from shitty Nike and their reissue of seemingly every model of Jordans ever made and roll out awesome old products that were the business and just rake in the dough?

Oakley has seen the Nike light with their reissuing the Razors, man, I’d like to see some older Rudy shades rolled back out.

@Skip

Skip!!

Hey. Been lurking for a while but hadn’t posted. Re: all the style inputs, there’s still a big difference between the theory and the actual results when I kit up. But one can still dream. (I just don’t look in the mirror before a ride and reality won’t rear its ugly head.)

Skip!!

@EBruner

Sorry, but I have to post this again. Style.

I’ll be the party pooper: if you didn’t know who he was, would you still seriously say he’s a style icon? So much is wrong, bar the “f you” expression.

If I didn’t know who he was I’d say he was off to fly a red Fokker Dr.1 triplane rather than ride a blue Gios Torino…

@Chipomarc

@RobSandy

@Chipomarc

Beer and movie night !

Ok, he didn’t win the TdF seven times, but rode pretty well back in the 80’s

What’s that shit you’re drinking?!

That thar would be none other than your ‘Nectar of the Gods’.

Not some malty pretentious hipster ale.

Why is he about to pour it into his eye?

He’s a construction worker, too much welding torch fumes

@RobSandy

@Chipomarc

Beer and movie night !

Ok, he didn’t win the TdF seven times, but rode pretty well back in the 80’s

What’s that shit you’re drinking?!

That thar would be none other than your ‘Nectar of the Gods’.

Not some malty pretentious hipster ale.

Why is he about to pour it into his eye?

@Clank

Some subjectivity at play here. I once walked through our lounge room past my teenage daughter and five friends après ride in my absolute black best with attention to every detail and fine gossamer of perspiration sculpting every chiselled muscle. Not only did I suck every sound from the room but she didn’t speak to me for four days.

To be fair, you could have walked in looking the balls in a perfectly tailored Italian suit and gotten the same reaction from that group.

True enough. Four days in the freezer I can handle. What really hurt was having my immaculate and carefully selected Santini kit compared to underwear.

@Clank

Some subjectivity at play here. I once walked through our lounge room past my teenage daughter and five friends après ride in my absolute black best with attention to every detail and fine gossamer of perspiration sculpting every chiselled muscle. Not only did I suck every sound from the room but she didn’t speak to me for four days.

Clearly they were dumbstruck with admiration. Your daughter’s friends left wondering why their Dad’s don’t look so awesome.

Perhaps. Although in the long fashion critique that followed resumption of communication ‘awesome’ didn’t feature once.

@Chipomarc

Beer and movie night !

Ok, he didn’t win the TdF seven times, but rode pretty well back in the 80’s

What’s that shit you’re drinking?!

That thar would be none other than your ‘Nectar of the Gods’.

Not some malty pretentious hipster ale.

@chris

If there is a handshake, it must be for some inner circle that I’m not aware of. I do recall pictures of the Keepers doing some sort of Spocklike V hand signal.

This is all I could think of:

And I did have a chat with Frank about Dutch courage before, so he must have had quite a bit of it yesterday then. Any recordings btw?

A bit like that, but like this.

Frank was going easy on the free recovery beverages (some decent IPA and Pale Ale from Look Mum No Hands), he’d been warned off them by the organiser and she checked that he was in a decent state before he went on.

I haven’t seen any recordings, yet.

I keep wondering what that red thing coming of the fork is. Im referring to the title picture.

one of the original timing chips.

If there is a handshake, it must be for some inner circle that I’m not aware of. I do recall pictures of the Keepers doing some sort of Spocklike V hand signal.

This is all I could think of:

And I did have a chat with Frank about Dutch courage before, so he must have had quite a bit of it yesterday then. Any recordings btw?

That was one of the coolest helmets ever. I’d totally ride in it if I could still get one that was safe!

Yes, Briko is trying to get back into the cycling market, but just don’t capture the style like the old days:

http://www.briko.com/en/news/real_freefighter_sonny_colbrelli_conquers_the_tour_du_limousin/53

It was a great evening, the trade stands were laden with all sorts of drool worthy bike porn but main highlight was the banter between Ned Boulting and the stars (Bertie did come across a bit Manuel from Fawlty Towers). Eddy was superb, his delivery and enthusiasm didn’t betray the fact that he’s probably answered those questions a million times.

I’d have been shitting myself if I’d been in Franks shoes following on from the likes of Millar and Merckx but he’s Dutch and guess it’s never entered his head that people won’t be interested in his message. He even managed to divert one of Ned Boulting’s questions in my direction which I wasn’t entirely prepared for.

If there is a handshake, it must be for some inner circle that I’m not aware of. I do recall pictures of the Keepers doing some sort of Spocklike V hand signal.

Saw Mario at the Rouleur Classic event last night and he’s even more gorgeous in real life. And taller.

For a velominatus dutchetatus living abroad, a visit to London is not easy to organise at short notice, and then even have to pay up to GBP 200 to hear Frank explain the 3-point system? Incl travel and hotel, I should be able to get a good 2nd hand Cyclocross. But agreed, quite some important and interesting people attending that event (besides Frank of course). Would have been great to shake his hand, do we have a special handshake…?

@frank

@RobSandy

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

That was one of the coolest helmets ever. I’d totally ride in it if I could still get one that was safe!

What type of lid is it? Let me look at some other pictures and see if I want to revise my opinion.

I’m sure I’d look like a tool wearing it.

That’s a Briko Twinner. http://www.briko.com/en/iconic_products

@RobSandy

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

That was one of the coolest helmets ever. I’d totally ride in it if I could still get one that was safe!

What type of lid is it? Let me look at some other pictures and see if I want to revise my opinion.

I’m sure I’d look like a tool wearing it.

@chuckp

@RobSandy

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

I’ve actually always liked the Aqua Sapone zebra kit. Along with Mapei, so 90s. So hideous but oh so cool. Have been tempted to get it. Would be great for #TbT ride.

Sorry to be pedantic, but Aqua e Sapone was 2002, not 90’s.

I rmemeber seeing the mockups and thinking it was the most hideous kit ever, then seeing Mario rock it on the bike and it totally worked.

That is style.

Saw Mario at the Rouleur Classic event last night and he’s even more gorgeous in real life. And taller.

@RobSandy

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

I’ve actually always liked the Aqua Sapone zebra kit. Along with Mapei, so 90s. So hideous but oh so cool. Have been tempted to get it. Would be great for #TbT ride.

Sorry to be pedantic, but Aqua e Sapone was 2002, not 90’s.

I rmemeber seeing the mockups and thinking it was the most hideous kit ever, then seeing Mario rock it on the bike and it totally worked.

That is style.

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

That was one of the coolest helmets ever. I’d totally ride in it if I could still get one that was safe!

Beer and movie night !

Ok, he didn’t win the TdF seven times, but rode pretty well back in the 80’s

What’s that shit you’re drinking?!

The ultimate style photo.

Immaculate. Flawless.

True enough. Four days in the freezer I can handle. What really hurt was having my immaculate and carefully selected Santini kit compared to underwear.

@Ron

I think it’s because they’re so busy racing one another on Strava and the Saturday morning A-ride that they can’t locate any style. I’m always amazed. I’ll ride over there on the weekend and see many dudes out and never, ever see anyone cool.

Maybe try talking to all those young dudes. I meet lots of cool people while I’m out riding. Maybe that means I’m not cool, but I’m cool with that.

@Apex Nadir knows what’s cooler than being cool… Ice cold!

I think it’s because they’re so busy racing one another on Strava and the Saturday morning A-ride that they can’t locate any style. I’m always amazed. I’ll ride over there on the weekend and see many dudes out and never, ever see anyone cool.

Maybe try talking to all those young dudes. I meet lots of cool people while I’m out riding. Maybe that means I’m not cool, but I’m cool with that.

I think it’s because they’re so busy racing one another on Strava and the Saturday morning A-ride that they can’t locate any style. I’m always amazed. I’ll ride over there on the weekend and see many dudes out and never, ever see anyone cool.

Ok, he didn’t win the TdF seven times, but rode pretty well back in the 80’s

The ultimate style photo.

Agreed!!

The ultimate style photo.

@davidlhill

My wife has no fucking idea who he is, and she thinks he looks “cool”. Everything about this photo is wrong, but it is somehow so cool.

If you had guns like that, your wife would think you look cool too.

My wife has no fucking idea who he is, and she thinks he looks “cool”. Everything about this photo is wrong, but it is somehow so cool.

@frank

That’s possible, but my VMH thinks ALL cyclists look like douches. Not a deal breaker in the relationship, but it would be if she were yelling out the car window at them instead of mumbling to me “why do you have to wear those silly clothes?”

Since mine rides (and used to race), it’s just the opposite. Of course, the physique of the rider matters too.

Sorry, but I have to post this again. Style.

I’ll be the party pooper: if you didn’t know who he was, would you still seriously say he’s a style icon? So much is wrong, bar the “f you” expression.

Then there’s style blindness. My VMH (who I adore otherwise) thinks I look like a complete douche when kitted for a ride, as does my mother-in-law (her only flaw it would appear). My fellow cyclists would attest otherwise (though there is the chance they may be fantastic liars).

one of the most suspect phrases you should ever spout in public.

Some subjectivity at play here. I once walked through our lounge room past my teenage daughter and five friends après ride in my absolute black best with attention to every detail and fine gossamer of perspiration sculpting every chiselled muscle. Not only did I suck every sound from the room but she didn’t speak to me for four days.

To be fair, you could have walked in looking the balls in a perfectly tailored Italian suit and gotten the same reaction from that group.

@chuckp

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

I’ve actually always liked the Aqua Sapone zebra kit. Along with Mapei, so 90s. So hideous but oh so cool. Have been tempted to get it. Would be great for #TbT ride.

That’s possible, but my VMH thinks ALL cyclists look like douches. Not a deal breaker in the relationship, but it would be if she were yelling out the car window at them instead of mumbling to me “why do you have to wear those silly clothes?”

“Cipollini could wear a Zebra suit and make us contemplate trying our hands at it. (We should not.)”

I’m less offended by the zebra suit than I am by that helmet.

Some subjectivity at play here. I once walked through our lounge room past my teenage daughter and five friends après ride in my absolute black best with attention to every detail and fine gossamer of perspiration sculpting every chiselled muscle. Not only did I suck every sound from the room but she didn’t speak to me for four days.

Clearly they were dumbstruck with admiration. Your daughter’s friends left wondering why their Dad’s don’t look so awesome.

Sorry, but I have to post this again. Style.

Case completely in point.

@piwakawaka

Our bibs are too long.

Yours might be. I’ve been careful to keep mine Goldilocks.

@Ccos

Then there’s style blindness. My VMH (who I adore otherwise) thinks I look like a complete douche when kitted for a ride, as does my mother-in-law (her only flaw it would appear). My fellow cyclists would attest otherwise (though there is the chance they may be fantastic liars).

Spoiler Alert: your friends might be lying.

@Clank

Some subjectivity at play here. I once walked through our lounge room past my teenage daughter and five friends après ride in my absolute black best with attention to every detail and fine gossamer of perspiration sculpting every chiselled muscle. Not only did I suck every sound from the room but she didn’t speak to me for four days.

It’s a well known fact that teenagers are terrible judges of their parent’s sense of style. I feel confident that you can discount this response in its entirety.

Its Millar time