Amici Veloci jersey - whoopee!!

Spazzdog has been working her little paws to the bone so please send her a few treats. Based on my inarticulate and rambling requests, she's created a wonderful preliminary design that is veddy, veddy close. While we know the Voler art department will make some more changes based on their experience we thought we'd get this out there for the world to see. http://home.comcast.net/~spazzdog/im...omplete_sm.jpg

Plus, here's our new blog spot, www.amiciveloci.org !!!!
We've got a lot of team members that aren't part of this wonderful TE forum so now we've got a place to keep them up to date on our happenings and, in the future, Amici Veloci tattoo and jersey sightings.

The order form should be posted in the next few days and I'll add the link to the blog and post it here. Miss Snap is in charge of collecting orders from anyone and everyone who is so inclined to join us. Our current order deadline is August 22nd though this may change a bit as Voler is a tad behind on the women's club cut jersey (not their fault - the manufacturer of the lycra used in their shorts in going out of business which has impacted their whole delivery cycle).

On the women's club cut - it will have no elastic in the hem, a slightly shorter length, and will flare a bit at the hips. The bust will be adjusted slightly to better accomodate our curves. I tried on prototype #2 on Monday and it fits really nicely. Sizing info can be found at www.voler.com.

Oops, once last thing -- the secret message on the inside of the pocket will be "Another hare racing story" to go with our collar message, "Embrace your inner tortoise," as coined by Veronica.

That is bee-utiful ! Very nice work.

Very cool design (love the puns!)! What a great idea! I'll keep an eye peeled for the order form...

LOVE the jersey and will wear one proudly. Will keep an eye peeled for the order form!

What kind of treats would spazzdog like?

Aarff!

jelly bellies, gummy bears, tequila... er, milk :eek:

Glad y'all are likin' it. I love designing jerseys... just don't get much of a chance to do it. Thanks SadieKate, for letting me help out with an already fun design.

Spazzdog, that looks amazing!!!

Thank you, thank you...

But really, it is all SadieKates art. She's the "artist". All I did was put it all together on the jersey template under her direction. My part was all cuttin', pastin', layering and re-sizing. I am just the mechanic on this one.

spazzdog

Really nice!! I can't wait! I like that the chain rings are off-center. They look great like that! Dead center would look like a target. Non-symmetrical gives it extra style!

Just my 2 cents.

Adventure off-center Girl

So Spazz, can you design a baby blue jersey with a pink Happy Bunny in woman's cut for me? :D God, I want one of those soooo bad!!!

AG, we may need your talents also. You should see the behind the scenes conversation between Spazz, Snap and me trying to get the storage and links working for the order form. We may need a flowchart with a full-detailed analysis!

SK (your twin geek)

It's absolutely STUNNING! Spazz you have done it again! :D :D
I can hardly wait to get one. We will stand out on any ride and just wait til everyone sees us! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Thanks for all your hard work- and Sadie K- thanks for taking the time to go to Voler. I think it's made a big difference.

I'll get right over to the blog spot too.

Yeah ladies. As usual the TE team comes through! :) :) :)

Everyone should check that site out, too! It's great! How can the rest of us be part of the site????

WOW!! That is one of the most awesome jerseys I've seen in awhile - re: Huge Primal Wear fan! The design has just blown me away! (notice it didn't hush me up any tho ;) ) I would be doubly honoured to wear that!!

Kudos to Spazz, SK, and whomever else was involved in putting this together!

Please let me know when they're ready for ordering (I'd put off paying a bill to buy one of those!)

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AG, we may need your talents also.

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Just let me know if I can help! You know... It takes a village.... :D

I'll be the village idiot... :o

Thanks, one and all. Spazz and I may just have to do some more collaborating.

Here’s a little update and some info:

Ordering – we should have the order form up early next week. We’ll let you know immediately upon posting it. Spazz is testing locations and links for it right now.

Category 1 Styles (must meet a minimum of 25 items total)
-- short sleeve in both race and club cuts for either gender (women’s club!!!! Woo-hoo!)
-- sleeveless in both race and club cuts for either gender
-- wind vest in unisex cut (assume men’s cut)
-- thermal vest in unisex cut

Category 2 Styles (To make this category happen, we must get a minimum order of 10 long sleeve jersey/jackets PLUS 15 arm warmers to meet the min of 25 items total)
-- long sleeve in both race and club cuts for either gender
-- long sleeve wind jacket in unisex cut (assume men’s cut)
-- long sleeve thermal jacket in unisex cut

Arm Warmers??....what would the arm warmers look like????

I Would LOVE some arm warmers!

Well, so far . . . red. :D

My little brain is turning over its cogs. Maybe a black stripe down the arm to mimic the black side panel. Team name somewhere. I'm mulling, I'm spinning, I'm cranking . . . Bubba really, really, really wants arm warmers so I'm hoping that we meet the minimum.

If all else fails, I purposely (and fate helped) picked the same red that Voler uses in their standard unadorned arm warmers. At least they'll match.

They'd make a good gift! Anyone??

Did everyone but me know that Voler is pronounced VO-LAY, not Voler?? :confused: I'm glad I never said it out loud! :rolleyes: I really am the village idiot!

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Did everyone but me know that Voler is pronounced VO-LAY, not Voler?? :confused: I'm glad I never said it out loud! :rolleyes: I really am the village idiot!

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well it's nice to know I"m not alone then AG - coz I didn't know that either!!

SK: red is fine, red with black stripe is fine, red with black stripe and team name is fine, red with black stripe, purple cuffs and team name would be awesome! LOL......even plain red I would still order the arm warmers since I only own 1 pair right now anyway. Heck I'd prolly order 2 if I can afford it.

Well, I didn't pronounce right and I was talking to the Voler reps. :eek: However, my last name is french and it is been heavily 'murkinzed. Voler is a California company where we say "derailer" not "de-rail-e-u" or whatever. You get my drift. :p

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Bubba really, really, really wants arm warmers so I'm hoping that we meet the minimum.

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But don't these go with EVERYTHING!!
http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photo...um/PW-AW.2.gif

Yep, they were his Valentine's gift. Remember Jason's tres chic outfit at the TopHat? Who do you think gave him the arm warmers? And he does wear them with everything! I think he and Em got up early to mix and match their stripes and florals and paisleys and polka-dots and . . . .

Yup - me getting a pair of Those too!!

Hey spazz, I have some tequila over here if ya want some... (Salt too, but you'll have to bring your own lemon/margarita mix.)

I drink my tequila straight up... most of the time :D

I really think more jerseys need to happen... definite collaberation oportunity.

spazdog

I love it! Thank goodness someone realizes that women's hips don't like those jerseys with elastic at the bottom which makes them ride up and create bunches in the middle. I can't wait to order mine and thank you for your creativity. Love the puns too!

Thanks, JP! I see you've recently joined our ranks. When you get the chance introduce yourself in the "Getting to Know You" thread. There are more and more northern California members so we sure hope to see you on a ride sometime soon.

SK

Really great looking jersey!

Uh... help me out... what is "Amici Veloci"????

KSH "Uh... help me out... what is "Amici Veloci"????"

quick tour, basicly it's a bunchca the gals here, it's you!

http://teamamiciveloci.blogspot.com/

sadiekate, can we have have socks, gloves, a team car with spare bikes on top and a mechanic and doctor, a summer training camp in Italy huh? Can we, can we?
:D

And Podium Boys or Podium Girls, which ever the case may be!

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And Podium Boys or Podium Girls, which ever the case may be!

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I think we need both ;)

Namaste,
~T~

I'm new to this forum too, and I love this whole idea!! I purchased a really cool *Wish* jersey from some cool gals in CA. last season & it is gorgeous! I love this *team* aspect, even though we are all over the U.S. ~ and beyond! My order will be coming to you next week!

I believe spazz and I both have the wishlist jersey too! It's so pretty.

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I'm new to this forum too, and I love this whole idea!! I purchased a really cool *Wish* jersey from some cool gals in CA. last season & it is gorgeous! I love this *team* aspect, even though we are all over the U.S. ~ and beyond! My order will be coming to you next week!

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I dropped a few hints at home but I think the B-day present buying is already done. :(

So, I'm just going to buy myself a birthday present and order one up! :D

Yes, the Wishlist jersey is beautiful, and fits me perfectly. What is our count so far? Payday is coming.........:)

Just dropped my order form and check into the mail...now if I want to recruit I should know how ya'll are pronouncing Amici Veloci? With my best Italian accent I'm saying "amee-chee velo-chee", am I close or is it murcanized "ami-cee velo-cee"???


BTW - Will items be available later on as well (if someone saw the jersey and really wants to order after 8/19)??

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"amee-chee velo-chee

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This is the closet to my pronunciation with the accent on the "mee" and the "lo"

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BTW - Will items be available later on as well (if someone saw the jersey and really wants to order after 8/19)??

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Not unless they want to order 25 of them! Sorry! Since these are custom, it is a one time shot. Get out there and recruit! Price will drop to $62.50 for the short sleeve or sleeveless items if we can get the total to 50 items.

BTW, thanks for your support (from Bartles & James)

I'm sitting here filling out the form for yet another ride...YIPPEE!!! But it has a blank space for "club affiliation"? Would it be ok to write in Amici Veloci in the space?? :)

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I'm sitting here filling out the form for yet another ride...YIPPEE!!! But it has a blank space for "club affiliation"? Would it be ok to write in Amici Veloci in the space?? :)

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I say yes. :D