The race jerseys have gotten shorter over the years so that the sponsors' logos on their butts can be seen.
Wonder what is the next new location for logos.
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07-19-2006, 08:29 AM #1
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07-19-2006, 09:43 AM #2
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07-19-2006, 09:44 AM #3
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What? I was thinking calf tattoos ala Amici Veloci.
What were you thinking?
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07-19-2006, 10:49 AM #4
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Earlier this year someone won a stage with their jersey half unzipped. I can't remember which stage it was but DH was commenting about the sponsors being annoyed with that.
I am surprised T-Mobile hasn't tried to tell Kessler to stop wearing the torn base layer. It has been driving me crazy!Amanda
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07-19-2006, 01:04 PM #5
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Funny you mention the base layer - I asked a friend if some came like that or if Kessler took a scissor to his. He thought it actually came that way.
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07-19-2006, 02:12 PM #6
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that has been driving me crazy too.
Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
also my bf use to race all the time and said that its the "professional thing to do" when they zip up the jersey because of the sponser thing.
personally i like the one on backside. never heard of iSHARES until the tour. lol"Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – William C. Durant
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07-19-2006, 02:42 PM #7
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Yes, Kessler's torn base layer makes me cringe. I think tour riders are becoming like Nascar drivers/cars- they pimp their uniforms out for the sponsors. Cracks me up. Next? Perhaps helmets with stickers, glasses w/hologram sponsor images, base layers w/logos, sponsor shoes... I like the tatoo comment!
I do like the advertisements on their butts. Like I need more of an excuse to look at those.
I like how they get "dressed" before crossing the line. Makes their sponsors happy and makes them look professional.
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