TE Jersey Design Contest

[Duck on Wheels]

Nice one, Eden! Perfect gift for all my feminist cycling friends! (or their gift to me ... )

[uforgot]

You know, I like every single one of them! From flowers to swirls. And mimi's picture is beautiful on Urlea's post. You can just pick your mood of the day. I've always liked the look of the Amici ones too. I definitely think there should be more than one offered as some will like flowers and others will like just designs, and personally I'll get both, or all three (hint hint). Funny, as I typically don't like the look of jerseys, but these! Maybe TE should just contract members for designs and get rid of the other brand names! Or maybe Pearl Izumi, Hincapie, and Terry and others should take a look at what we like.

I just received my catalog from Terry and am so relieved that I really don't care for any of the designs. What's with all the Ride like a girl stuff? On a few things okay, but it's an overwhelming theme this time. I actually have a hoodie that says it, but one thing is enough. Like everyone has to be reminded that I'm a girl and ride? Also, the designs on the jerseys are just not my cup of tea, sort of like they are churning out the same jerseys in the same size print year after year in different colors, but I'm in real trouble if TE offers many of these! Retailers, take a look.

I want mimi's, she loves hills in ANY color, jillm's wildflower one, the orange one with swirls, zen's turquoise and orange, limewave's red one, the daisy one...

[Tri Girl]

I just want a jersey that says on the back "please don't kill me." Of course, it would be a screaming yellow and bold black letters.

Somehow I don't think that would sell, tho.

All the submissions have been wonderful. We have some very talented women here. I can't wait to see what the winners are, as I'm certain I'll be buying a couple.

[Ana]

I just want a jersey that says on the back "please don't kill me." Of course, it would be a screaming yellow and bold black letters.

I still like "I support the local [in small letters] POLICE [in big letters]" on the back

[Aggie_Ama]

I just received my catalog from Terry and am so relieved that I really don't care for any of the designs. What's with all the Ride like a girl stuff? On a few things okay, but it's an overwhelming theme this time. I actually have a hoodie that says it, but one thing is enough.

I looked at the catalog and thought. Hmmm I need to be 20 or 85. I didn't feel a single thing in it. It felt very annoying teenager or something my 91 year old grandma would fancy the looks of.

I have a "Ride like a Girl" koozie. A co-worker and I had a discussion on whether I found it empowering or degrading. My answer "depends on my mood and the context".

[Becky]

I looked at the catalog and thought. Hmmm I need to be 20 or 85. I didn't feel a single thing in it. It felt very annoying teenager or something my 91 year old grandma would fancy the looks of.

Ditto that! The only Terry products that I consistently buy are their Bella shorts. Their jerseys haven't "done it" for me in a long time....though I am looking forward to my Wild Goose Chase jersey!

[mayanorange]

Hey guys, I had a thought for those of us who might not win the contest (and those of us coveting too many designs!). Zazzle and Spreadshirt allow you to upload your designs and add them to a shirt that's printed only when someone orders one. They even have athleticwear, so you could make your own almost-jersey. I was thinking this would be a great fundraiser for those of us doing charity rides. TE logos would probably have to be removed, but the design ideas would go to good use! Just thought I'd throw it out there.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I just received my catalog from Terry and am so relieved that I really don't care for any of the designs. What's with all the Ride like a girl stuff? On a few things okay, but it's an overwhelming theme this time. I actually have a hoodie that says it, but one thing is enough. Like everyone has to be reminded that I'm a girl and ride?

Yeah, I especially cringe at the one with some ditzy girl perched sidesaddle on a bike while blowing bubbles. Is that how 'girls' ride? What does it mean other than perhaps women only play at riding bicycles. Seems like a 'pre-teen mall rat' type of mindset to me.

I like many of the ideas coming up from TE members.

[Biciclista]

I really like the red and black one that limewave did.

[Becky]

I really like the red and black one that limewave did.

Me too! I would most definitely wear that! It's feminine, without being uber-girly.

[jobob]

It's bold, yet subtle.

[jobob]

Eden, I like the concept in your new design!

The only thing I would worry about is having the design in back continue from the body over the pockets. The design on the pockets might not match up perfectly with the design on the body once it's all sewn up.

[Running Mommy]

I Love ALL of them!!! How will we decide??
OY!

[Ha(m)mer]

Eden, I like the concept in your new design!

The only thing I would worry about is having the design in back continue from the body over the pockets. The design on the pockets might not match up perfectly with the design on the body once it's all sewn up.

Ditto. I too thought that considering the bike's role in women's liberation would indeed be a nice image to draft.

[Eden]

Eden, I like the concept in your new design!

The only thing I would worry about is having the design in back continue from the body over the pockets. The design on the pockets might not match up perfectly with the design on the body once it's all sewn up.

There's a bunch on TE now - mostly the vintage bike ad jerseys, that the design runs over the pockets and they look fine. I'm sure that as the person moves, the design moves around too, but the brain is very forgiving and probably doesn't notice it much.