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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question: are there bike jerseys that don't have the logos all over them, or that do not resemble Tour de France attire? I can see why wearing a jersey would be more comfortable for cyclists since it's designed for that particular activity.  And most spandex bike shorts are padded which seems to serve a purpose.  Are PPs expecting cyclists to wear a t-shirt and baggy gym shorts?

It's not unlike how distance runners dress.  If you're going to be running for 2 hours, you want to wear clothes that don't chafe and wick moisture and are designed for what you're doing. If you are a serious swimmer, you're not going to wear a suit that creates a log of drag.  That doesn't mean you consider yourself to be the next Michael Phelps.

Criticizing cyclists for how they use the road is one thing but I honestly don't understand the criticism over their attire.

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Seriously, making fun of cyclists' clothing seems pretty red-necky to me (ride out near Poolesville on an unlucky day when a pick up driver yells out the window and you'll know what I mean).  One would think that people in the DC area would be used to seeing cyclists (and their attire) just like residents of any major city in the Western world.  Interesting cycling jerseys are functional and fun and no one is asking the rest of you to wear one.   Grow up.[/quote]

I agree. And I'm a runner too. I'm sure plenty of people think you look just as ridiculous with your iPhone armband, belt with 5 gels and 4 water bottles, sunglasses, running skirt, compression socks, etc. Get over it. [/quote]

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