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Why is it considered wanky to wear sky kit

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  • May 18, 2013 at 6:12 pm #18830
    joc

    Apologies if the intricacies of the Scottish language is lost on you all 😀
    But I’ve noticed a few derisory comments about people wearing sky kit to sportives etc. why is it considered naff?

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  • May 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm #736391
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    Steveal

    I personally wouldn’t wear
    I personally wouldn’t wear it, but thats more to do with Sky and News International… I won’t have The Sun in the house! :B Wear exactly what you want to wear. The fashion snobs maybe having a bit of a laugh with the rules, but it goes too far if it makes people feel self conscious or somehow not “proper”. I did see a bloke wearing a green and yellow superman outfit complete with cape this week though… would I be a hypocrite if I said maye that was a bit much? I had to do a double take. 😀

    May 18, 2013 at 7:56 pm #736389
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    Super Domestique

    Is it ok if you ride a team
    Is it ok if you ride a team bike? 😉

    May 18, 2013 at 7:53 pm #736387
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    Strathlubnaig

    One theory is that Team Sky
    One theory is that Team Sky is a fairly recent addition to the pro peloton, with a lot of very good riders bought up in a short time, and some degree of success etc, and seen as very much a British team (although many riders are not). They have arrived late to the party with a big cheque book and are seen as a kind of Man Utd type team. Many folk therefore see all the Sky kit wearers as sort of also late to the party jump on the bandwagon cyclists with no prior interest (be that true or not)and little knowledge of the history etc.
    This is just one explanation of which I have heard, so dont shoot me down.
    I personally draw the line at those guys I have seen sporting World Champion jerseys though. That is naff.

    May 18, 2013 at 7:50 pm #736385
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    Gkam84

    I personally HATE the sky
    I personally HATE the sky kit, but its not for me to tell anyone else what to wear.

    I was on a sportive in March, I was the only recumbent and got some hell of a funny looks, then some smart arse comments as people past me on a climb, in their “pro” kit’s and I just laughed to myself as I pasted them on a downhill and slid myself round the corners.

    I enjoyed myself, that’s the whole point, its not what you wear or what you ride. Its about enjoyment.

    BUT, turning up in FULL kit, makes you a bit wanky in my book, team jersey’s are ok, but when you turn up in team jersey, shorts, gloves, cap, socks, matching shoes and helmet. If you are not riding a team bike, expect to get some shitty comments 😉

    May 18, 2013 at 7:27 pm #736383
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    Simon E

    TheHatter wrote:People who

    TheHatter wrote:
    People who wear it aren’t wanky anymore than people who consider it naff are tossers.

    If someone thinks it’s naff that’s one thing.

    If he tries telling me what to wear while on a bike he’s undoubtedly a tosser.

    May 18, 2013 at 7:24 pm #736381
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    TheHatter

    People who wear it aren’t
    People who wear it aren’t wanky anymore than people who consider it naff are tossers.

    May 18, 2013 at 7:19 pm #736379
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    Simon E

    It’s only considered naff by
    It’s only considered naff by sad tossers who often quote silly made-up ‘rules’.

    There’s only one rule: Wear exactly what you want to. And while you’re doing it why not stick a finger (or two) up at the morons.

    May 18, 2013 at 6:53 pm #736377
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    herlihy

    Pjay’s comment just being
    Pjay’s comment just being typical…

    May 18, 2013 at 6:52 pm #736375
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    alsothings

    yes, this. See rule 17
    yes, this. See rule 17 http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#17

    May 18, 2013 at 6:51 pm #736373
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    herlihy

    Because out of several
    Because out of several hundred riders who may be riding a sportive there will be a small number of wanky riders who feel they are protecting some code that signifies only them to be proper riders. Last year I did a major sportive where because my summer bike was being repaired I rode a bike with mudguards. I got a number of snarky comments for doing so.

    It is all part of a crappy culture where it is ‘knowing’ and ‘cool’ to quote ‘the rules’ and dismiss ‘newbies’ . Thankfully it becoming more rare but you will still see evidence amongst some dullards who comment on cycling websites.

    Just ride what you want ,wearing what you want . The only rule should be ‘just ride’

    May 18, 2013 at 6:45 pm #736371
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    pjay

    Isn’t all team kit naff?
    Isn’t all team kit naff? Unless you’re a pro.

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