Haven't thrown away cycling jerseys

[shootingstar]

The other day I was salivating over new cycling jersey designs. Then I had to control myself:

I realized that I have never thrown out a cycling jersey. They all have lasted me so far. Some of my jerseys are nearly 15 yrs. old. Yes, true I haven't gained nor lost weight in the top half of my body. No, I don't want to give them away or sell them. I do wear them.

It's probably the polyester (and lycra is polyester-nylon) material and the fact I don't wear all jerseys the whole day. Have you ever wrecked a jersey because of the material / zipper/pocket?

[MGM]

I have no control either, I'm a cycling jersey s-l-u-t. I think I've ordered at least 6 already this season. Sigh...

But it's the same for me with ski jackets. Give me one pair of good fitting black pants. But the jackets? I have a closet full!

[OakLeaf]

I still have the jersey with the hole in the shoulder from the crash in 1987. The only reason I don't wear it any more is that it's not hi-viz. I wore it for some bike path rides this summer when I was rehabbing.

[marni]

haven't bought a new jersey for years but I have done a couple of tours that earned me a jersey, and since I tend to hit my arms if I fall, I have several long sleeve jerseys that have been converted to sleeveless. I keep thiking about getting a new one, but frankly, none of the designs or prints seem very attractive these days. I am also very choosy about requiring afull zpipper and three pockets. They don't seem to make very many womens jserseys with full zips. Maybe if and when I get a new bike for my 65th later this year I will treat myself to something new and sort of color coordinated.

[Kiwi Stoker]

Actually thrown away- 1 and that was because they cut it off me in the hospital after a crash.

Sold via online auction- 2 because I lost weight and wanted to buy smaller tops.

Worn out- only have thrown away shorts due to stitching coming undone (beyond getting repaired), holes, or the fabric wearing through. Socks due to unravelling and colour going weird and gloves when they get hard and nappy.

[shootingstar]

Worn out- only have thrown away shorts due to stitching coming undone (beyond getting repaired), holes, or the fabric wearing through. Socks due to unravelling and colour going weird and gloves when they get hard and nappy.

Hope I don't need to christen a jersey with a bike accident. Was it bad, Kiwi?

Yes, sure. My shorts, gloves and socks don't last very long. I'm lucky that a pr. of shorts lasts for 2 years if I wear them a lot during the months. I rotate my gloves...meaning 1 usually have a crappier short gloves for rainy, warm weather...that will get thrown out by end of season. Same for long, light fingered gloves.

Probably verging on a jersey s.l.u.t. But I have to stop. I also store a few in another city, so I seriously fly between 2 cities with very little cycling clothing. I have to say though, overall, my jerseys are tough babies so far!