Jersey Find!

I was in Target today -- they're remodeling, bad news cuz that makes it hard to get around, but it means you have to look around a bit extra to find what you really wanted, so maybe it's good news too?

Anyway, I found this fun jersey -- complete with zipper front (about 12") and three back pockets, all for under $20! The brand is Champion

I bought the XL, which has been fitting pretty well for me in this brand, and it's comfortable -- even the sleeves, which is where things are usually a bit snug on me if they fit everywhere else!

No elastic in the sleeves, but some at the bottom. I'm undecided about the elastic at this point, only just brought it home, and should give it a ride before making the decision to get out the seam ripper, but hey! For $16.98, I can rip, right?

No color choices available, but this one works for me, and I have this feeling that Darcy (I think that's the name that goes with the lady I'm thinking of) will be making a bee line to her nearest Target store too?

So, to be a good wife, I headed back to the Men's department after I was done scouring my racks, looking to see what great stuff they might have for DH. Not so good there -- nifty bright yellow shirt for commuting, but then it's BLACK on the back. Just what a guy needs when he's riding in 100 degree heat this summer!

Karen in Boise

Oh that is real cute. I will stop at Target tomorrow and see if I can find it.

I just purchased three Louis Garneau short sleeve jerseys online last night from bikesomewhere.com, styles that TE doesn't sell. The jerseys cost more than the Target jersey, but oh well.

Thanks for posting the info.

Darcy

Good luck, Darcy!

I thought I remembered that you find things to wear at Target like I do, and this is a TERIFFIC find! They had several, but only in this one color, so maybe it's something that Champion is starting to produce for them?

I DO hope it wasn't just "my" Target!


Just went surfing at target.com and it IS available online, and it says there are more colors available. It does not say what those colors are!

Here's the link: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B000KKW332

Karen in Boise

Kano, is the fit European or loose?

I buy stuff at Target, but for street clothes I am mostly a Nordstrom shopper. You probably have me confused with someone else. I buy sheets, towels, scatter rugs, kitchenware, etc at Target. In fact, I don't shop at K-Mart or Walmart, but I like Target for some reason, maybe because the stores are so clean, and the employees seem happy.

However my favorite store is my LBS. Then comes the book stores. Then REI and the Whole Foods Market. Oh, and I can't forget Petsmart. And the bird feed shop. I go to all of those stores many times more than I go to Nordstroms or Target.

Darcy

Darcy, haven't heard from you in a while. Is everything OK?

I was gone for about two weeks, a few days in Vancouver BC, then a cruise to Alaska. It was an experiment to see if it was a type of vacation that my husband could do because he is in failing health. The cruise was too much for him, but I had a lot of fun, much more than I expected given that I didn't have my bike. I got back in time to do the Strawberry Ride in the cold rain with Ellen and Suzie on Saturday. And Suzie and I are doing our first century on the 24th.

Thanks for missing me. :)

Darcy

Darcy, it's a loose fit thing -- plenty generous for MY funky shape!

You could be right -- it might be someone else that I was thinking of, but for some reason, I thought of you on this one!

Maybe the pink?

Karen in Boise

I saw this thread today, so stopped by my local Target on the way home from a meeting. I picked up an XL...in street clothes I generally wear a large, and this jersey fits me better and is closer to "normal" sizing than any other jersey I've bought save LL Bean's branded jersey...however, I'm not the hot pink flowery type, so I hope Champion produces some jerseys that recognizes women as women, and not cute little dollies (I'll wear this jersey on my daily solo rides).

I ride horses but I never ever ride in regular cotton t-shirts as i get too hot and I don't like it. That jersey would be perfect for me. What a great find, I am going tommrow to get one of those. What section did you find it in? Was it near the or in the workout clothes section?





horserider

Yes, Horserider, in the work out wear area.

While there yesterday, I also picked up a white t-shirt in the same fabric -- short sleeves. Most of their stuff this summer is sleeveless!

Karen in Boise

thanks for the information



horserider

i just got back from target, i picked one up in size large, perfect for riding horses in the summer heat.




horserider

The good news is -- I finally got out and test rode this jersey from Target. The bad news is that it took me eight days to do it!

I LIKE it! Even with the elastic at the bottom, it's pretty good -- didn't do anything particularly icky, even though it did manage to work its way up a bit. Not nearly the problem that goes with the shorts "riding down" in front all too often!

Karen in Boise

I like this jersey, too! It's a bit longer than the others I have, and the elastic was no problem for me. It's the least expensive jersey I've bought, and, despite the fact I'm not crazy about hot pink flowers, it's now one of my favorites! Thanks, Champion!

I saw these at Target last weekend! I bought a sleeveless version - no zipper, but shaped like a bike jersey. They were so reasonably priced! Haven't had the chance to test it out yet, though.

Hi Karen & everyone else :) :

Thanks for posting about the cute jersey.
I'm definitely going to make a trip to Target tonight.

I desperately need some nice fitting cycling jerseys -- The tops I have now are snug & I really feel uncomfortable when we're out riding. So much so that I'm wicked self conscious.

Have a peaceful day,

Denise

Hi Everyone:

Well, I went to Target on the 22nd, and found one of these jerseys left in my size :) ! It is cute, the pink flowers are sort of "loud".....but, it fits. I won't need to keep pulling & tugging to keep covered :rolleyes: ....

Thanks for the heads up!

I also picked up one of these "jackets" on sale for $5.94. Not that I needed it, but at that price, I'm sure I'll use it in the fall. (the color is aqua).

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B000KK0VXQ

Peace & Love to you all,

Denise