Which team at the TdF has your favorite kit?

[buffybike]

My personal fave (kit-wise only) is Team Astana, although I like Team Radioshack's jersey's too. Yours?

[maillotpois]

Sky - nice and simple - and Saxo Bank.

The worst is that Footon one that looks like their butts are exposed.

[Becky]

The worst is that Footon one that looks like their butts are exposed.

I'm convinced that those Footon kits are either a train wreck or the best marketing ploy ever. They're uuuuuuuuugly, but everyone's talking about them ;)

I like Saxo Bank and Omega Pharma Lotto.

[withm]

This thread is worthless without pictures.

[Adventure Girl]

Sky - nice and simple

I agree. And I like that they put the riders' names on the trunks of the jerseys. It is easy to identify the rider from the side view.

[Possegal]

I agree. And I like that they put the riders' names on the trunks of the jerseys. It is easy to identify the rider from the side view.


This was my favorite part, and made it so easy for me to realize I had a nice pic of Bradley Wiggins at the start of Stage 2. Names and little flags - they all need to do that!

I'm fascinated by the Footon ones - as was my own personal "Flat Stanely" - Flat Kiki. :) She was looking away because she worried that that boy was naked on that bike!

[buffybike]

yeah, I don't like the Footon kits either. I never noticed that Sky had the individuals' names on the sides--pretty cool. Ok, new favorite kit--Team Sky! ;) I know it's not a "team kit", but I love the world champion jersey with the multicolored stripes.

[redrhodie]

Francaise des Jeux is a perennial favorite of mine, as is Rabobank's orange and blue.

Radioshack and BMC are too similar. Drives me nuts.

[Possegal]

The names/flags were really easy to see. You can tell here that I was trying to get a pic of their Canadian rider - and the maple leaf made it quite easy for me to find him. :) Easier than checking my list of rider numbers at least.

[arielmoon]

I agree. Black/ gray and red are too hard to tell apart!

I have to say the Astana kits and the bikes done to match are very eye catching but I have to go with LAMPRE. Gotta love men who wear pink!

[Tri Girl]

Radioshack and BMC are too similar. Drives me nuts.

Me, too! They are way too close.


I like Saxo Bank the best.

[Zen]

I vote for the nudie ones.

[nolemom]

I have to go for Saxo-Bank, but I have included the "nude" Footon kit for reference. I did find it interesting how the guys I ride with had a real problem with this kit, but loved the "nude" look when Venus Williams wore it in the French Open.

[Norse]

The first time I saw a Footon rider, I did think he was naked! Those things are uuuuuuuuuuuuuugly! The black and white foot designs on them also look like a cow's udder upon quick glance.

I have always like Garmin's kit. I like the clean look of Sky's, although I feel sorry for those guys in their black outfits on hot days. Saxo's is nice and Francaise des Jeux is another fave.

[loopybunny]

I love argyle so I have to go with Garmin!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/4626074406_4645229619_o.jpg

[Zen]

Are you sure it's just the argyle?

[colby]

Are you sure it's just the argyle?

POM wonderful indeed...

[Reesha]

My favorites are BeBox
http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Tour+de+France+2009+Stage+Five+mIVs3DR7YsBl.jpg

Milram (sensing a theme yet?)
http://www.team-milram.com/en/images/team_milram/img_fahrer_neu.gif

Liquigas
http://www.rnw.nl/data/files/images/lead/Henninger_Turm_2006_-_Liquigas-Bianchi.jpg

[Crankin]

I like the other argyle team... Agricole (I know they have another name added onto their name). The blue and brown is very classy. Of course, the fact they ride the same bike as me (Kuota) has nothing to do with it.

[loopybunny]

Are you sure it's just the argyle?

Whatever could you possibly be talking about??

Am I that transparent? Some of the men wearing said argyle are quite easy on the eyes.

[maillotpois]

I like the other argyle team... Agricole (I know they have another name added onto their name). The blue and brown is very classy. Of course, the fact they ride the same bike as me (Kuota) has nothing to do with it.

Do you mean AG2r?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/AG2R_La_Mondiale_Tour_2010_prologue_training.jpg/675px-AG2R_La_Mondiale_Tour_2010_prologue_training.jpg

[maillotpois]

Whatever could you possibly be talking about??

Am I that transparent? Some of the men wearing said argyle are quite easy on the eyes.

And that picture is just fantastic.

[loopybunny]

And that picture is just fantastic.

Thanks!

This one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49521477@N02/4625466513/in/set-72157623980236791/) is actually my favorite I have of DZ. He has such a nice smile and was really happy that day.

[ny biker]

I like Cofidis. Bright and simple. Plus I really like red.

[Crankin]

Yep, MP, that's the one. I am seriously bad with all the team names and trying to remember the names of all of the newer riders.
I am the same way with the Red Sox. It seems like I am always saying, "Who the hell is he?" when they are talking about some "star player."
I guess I need to pay more attention to my sports, as I really do like watching races on TV and saw almost all of the one day classics this year.

[Librarygirl]

That's Dave Zabriskie? He's so cute! The only still photo I'd seen of him before this one was advertising DZnuts cream and he had an awful porny moustache thing happening. He looks sooo much better without it.

Yes, I think I might be converted to argyle too....;)

[loopybunny]

That's Dave Zabriskie? He's so cute! The only still photo I'd seen of him before this one was advertising DZnuts cream and he had an awful porny moustache thing happening. He looks sooo much better without it.

Yes, I think I might be converted to argyle too....;)

Oh yeah, the man is adorable.

I'm also glad he shaved off the porn 'stache. I believe Steven Cozza shaved his too, but he said it was because it was hot and he'll probably grow it back.

I'm one of those people that likes a bit of scruff, but the full beard/mustache thing doesn't quite do it for me.

[XMcShiftersonX]

Cervelo always wins my vote. Everything just looks so sleek, down to the bikes of course. I also like that they have a white kit and a black one. I don't know if any of you saw the little special they had on one of the first days of the Tour where they were talking about their choice for the uniform design. When you see the whole team together in a group, training, they look tough! I think they even refer to themselves as an army or something haha...

-Jessica

[loopybunny]

Cervelo always wins my vote. Everything just looks so sleek, down to the bikes of course. I also like that they have a white kit and a black one.

And "King of Style" approved!

I like the black, but the I don't like the little widow's peak like thing on the white bike shorts.

[malkin]

... the little widow's peak like thing on the white bike shorts...

If the nekkid Footon kit had this feature, I might never stop giggling.

[bcipam]

If nothing else, Sky's kits are the coolest - look at them carefully - what do you notice most? No ads, no multiple sponsors - just Sky. Few teams have the money to only have one sponsor.

After Sky - Saxo Bank - love their riders as well.

[VeloMel]

BMC is BORING! But George Hincapies stars and stripes kit is totally classic!!

[loopybunny]

If nothing else, Sky's kits are the coolest - look at them carefully - what do you notice most? No ads, no multiple sponsors - just Sky. Few teams have the money to only have one sponsor.


Actually, they have 3 sponsors on their kit: Sky, Adidas, and Pinarello.

BMC only has 2: BMC and Hincapie Sportswear.

Everyone else has a babillion.

I don't mind the sponsor names so much, as long as they are somewhat seamless. I've seen some kits that just look like they haphazzardly plastered the kit with the names. Crazy.


BMC is BORING! But George Hincapies stars and stripes kit is totally classic!!

I quite like BMC's. They have a bit of a pixelated like design to them instead of just being completely plain.

Agree with you on Big George's kit. Makes me feel patriotic. I prefered the original white shorts/bibs though over the blue ones with the stars on the crotch.

[Catrin]

What is it with the canary yellow shoes? I want to say that it is Cavindish who wears them but that is probably wrong. It does make it easy to pick out that particular rider, which is probably the purpose, but I remember the shoes better than his name or team. I can't remember who wears them but it is one of the current leaders.

I did have to giggle the first time I saw the neekkid Footon kit...

[ny biker]

What is it with the canary yellow shoes? I want to say that it is Cavindish who wears them but that is probably wrong. It does make it easy to pick out that particular rider, which is probably the purpose, but I remember the shoes better than his name or team. I can't remember who wears them but it is one of the current leaders.

I did have to giggle the first time I saw the neekkid Footon kit...

I think the yellow shoes are Mavics. I know Chris Horner wears them.

Meanwhile I could swear I posted a comment earlier about how I love George's shorts with the stars on them, but I guess I forgot to hit the submit button? Anyways.

[GLC1968]

I like the Sky kits as well. I'm partial to turquoise though...and to the Adidas triple strip thing...so it makes sense.

I also think that they have the hotest paint jobs on their bikes - I totally want one just for how it looks!

[loopybunny]

I think the yellow shoes are Mavics. I know Chris Horner wears them.

Yep, Mavic makes them. It's how I told my mom to find Chris Horner in the pack. "Mom, Chris is the one that's always smiling and wearing yellow shoes!" (We were at a race over a year ago and she couldn't tell Chris and Levi apart... until I pointed out the yellow shoes.)


What is it with the canary yellow shoes? I want to say that it is Cavindish who wears them but that is probably wrong. It does make it easy to pick out that particular rider, which is probably the purpose, but I remember the shoes better than his name or team. I can't remember who wears them but it is one of the current leaders.

Edvald Boasson Hagen of Sky and Marcus Burghardt of BMC also wear them. Seems like there is probably one rider from each team that wears them.

The only other one I can think of is Tim Johnson, but he races for United Healthcare (and Cannondale-Cyclocross World) and clearly isn't in the TdF.

[berkeley]

BMC is BORING! But George Hincapies stars and stripes kit is totally classic!!

He looks like Captain America!

[VeloMel]

What is it with the canary yellow shoes? I want to say that it is Cavindish who wears them but that is probably wrong. It does make it easy to pick out that particular rider, which is probably the purpose, but I remember the shoes better than his name or team. I can't remember who wears them but it is one of the current leaders.

I did have to giggle the first time I saw the neekkid Footon kit...

Jamis whole mens team wears them.

[TrekTheKaty]

Saxo Bank kit looks the sharpest. Just today I was trying to figure out how to get Sungard on my DH's behind!

I also like Liquigas--I want a bike those colors!

I hate the white bicycle shorts of HTC. Grown men in diapers. Not attractive.

[emily_in_nc]

Sky fan here too - classy kit!

[tctrek]

I like the Cervelo kit -- but the ones with more black. They are wearing a white/gray version of it in the Tour.
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