Event Jersey ettiqette

[TrekTheKaty]

Another running rule is not to do a race in clothing that hasn't been road tested--don't want to risk chafing.

I always think it's fun to wear cycling jerseys for a big road race, but it makes it harder for our group to stay together when everyone looks alike. Too each her own.

[ny biker]

Another running rule is not to do a race in clothing that hasn't been road tested--don't want to risk chafing.

This is the main reason why I don't wear any new jersey -- event jersey or otherwise -- the day of the event. It might have a chafing zipper, too-tight elastic, the fabric might not be breathable, or it could be uncomfortable for some other reason. I road-test my big event outfits during long training rides just like I test out food and drink in advance.

[Kiwi Stoker]

If you have to purchase the jersey- you choose when it wear it.

However (and this is rare in NZ) if the jersey is part of the entry fee and everyone gets one and it's handed out before the race, the I have found it is expected that you wear it on race day.

However I do agree, I only wear items pre-tested/that I know. Also you might want to wash the item before wearing as well.

It does look great when everyone wears the same jersey photographic wise, but it can be really hard to tell people apart as well!

I was selling some cycling tops the day before the race at "pick up your race packs" expo and they sold like hot cakes (very cheap). The next day I was amazed at how many people wore those jerseys to do the cycle race- did they not have a cycle top at all to wear when they arrived and wear just going to wear a T-shirt?

[marni]

I compromise. I don''t wear un road tested clothing but what I do do is wear the jersey in the after ride celebrations- usually a lunch or snack. Then I wear the jerseys and t shirts around to and from the gym and on rides as I ride primarily local charity rides and like to give the sponsors an atta boy.

marni