Poll Time: Podium Cafe Kit Project
by Jen See on Nov 12, 2009 8:07 PM EST
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Yes, that's right, we will soon - if all goes well - have an official Podium Cafe cycling kit. It will have white shorts. Ha! I crack myself up.
At the moment, we are in the preliminary planning and designing stages of the project. Vee is getting all crazy with the designing. We'll have more talk about that part of the project in the coming weeks. For this first order, we will offer short sleeve jerseys and bibs. If it goes all smoothlike, we should be able to do future orders for additional kit bits. We can chat in more detail about those options, too.
For now, I'd like to get an idea of just how many of you fabulous people want to rock the Cafe wear. Most vendors price according to quantity, so a rough estimate of how many people might want to participate in the order is super key. You can say yes now, and change your mind. We will not come hunt you down. Promise. This poll is to help us plan and pick vendors and whatnot.
If you are interested in buying kit, please also saunter on over to the right-hand column and answer a poll about pricing. I'd like to get an idea of what we as a community are willing to pay for clothing. So go over there --------->
And vote. Prices are in USD, but there's a linky with a currency calculator thingy. You didn't think I was actually going to do that kind of math myself, did you?
Thanks for voting. More information soonest!
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I'm in
and thinking how cool it would be to see 20 PC jerseys climbing the Koppenberg en mass
Tickets are bought, Belgium here I come!
So
am I leading you out for your attack on the Muur?
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
as long as I have the back seat of the moto, attack all you want...
by Christopher See on Nov 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Someone will need to re-enact Tony's chain breakage
Bike on shoulder, chain around neck, PdC kit on, casual strut up the hill…
by Spot of Bother on Nov 12, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Bags me first
Then I have an excuse for not being able to ride up the bloody hill.
No me me me!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Come on...
You climbed the Ventoux… you can go up the Muur
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
I failed the Koppenberg...it's the steepness!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I would do anything to stay on the bike.. Just I didn't have to walk!
What do you fear most?
1. coup d’etat
2. putsch
I'll take your word for that
Never seen the place… but it looks like I will, next year….
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
yeah lead me out*
- said in the same tone that I used to use when I told my little brother “go deep” when he tought I was going to throw him the football…
Tickets are bought, Belgium here I come!
20 climbing it and 1 walking. That will be me ;-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
At what speed?
From what I have seen of the Koppenberg, I’m likely to get overtaken by a comatose hedghog, or (as happened to me while running the London Marathon) one of those blokes wearing rhino suits
But still, you ran the marathon? Respect, however slow you were!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Sadly...
… the painful result of me and my big gob.
All I can say is 26 miles is a bloody long way – unless, of course, some nice man invents two rubber covered wheels, strings em together with a couple of bits of carbon and an S&M chain, and sticks a lunatic hardass swiss on top. In which case, 26 miles seems to disappear faster than I can make a cup of tea…
Yes please, quality jersey...
bibs, meh not so much, I’m a bit choosey about bibs.
by Christopher See on Nov 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions
Well, any jersey should be able to work with black bibs
Since all bibs should be black [in an ideal world].
Which is why it works so well...
That other non-colour white has the potential to turn many (ugly) hues..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No arguement
Since all bibs should be black [in an ideal world].
by Christopher See on Nov 13, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm, nothing to snicker at
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Quality Jersey yes!
I am totally in. Bibs + Jersey. It’s a pity I will not be able to make it for Flanders.
Your bike doesn't want to crash so relax and let it roll!!!
Darn...I would have really liked some white shorts with a white jersey for the summer time...
Jerseys would be of number one importance and need to be high quality before shorts are talked about.
If you don't mind me saying
I’m kinda new to PC, but I really enjoy this place. I don’t know that I’ve earned the right to wear a PC jersey, but it would still be fun. This really is the best place (by far) to discuss pro-cycling fandom and I wouldn’t mind at all if other riders asked me about it if I was wearing a PC jersey.
You joined up, you enjoy being here...
so the jersey will sit well on your shoulders :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
+1
We don’t require R Mc’s encyclopedic knowledge to be a full-fledged member. Just register at the desk and jump in the pool.
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 13, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
I imagine
something along the lines of the Vino comeback jersey.
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
Oh yes, I'd so approve of that!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
You're so cruel. I thought you were a marmotte lover. Sob.
I shall report you to the European Society for the Protection of Marmota and Other Similarly Cute Small Furry Animals of the Alpine Regions (ESPMOSCSFAAR).
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
European Society for the Protection of Marmota and Other Similarly Cute Small Furry Animals of the Alpine Regions (ESPMOSCSFAAR).
You just made that up … right?
by Christopher See on Nov 14, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Er, no...surely you have heard of them?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
do they have a website?
sounds like something i could spend hours on
"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
Er yes, I jest. But I might just be the founder member.... ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
yes
that marmotte!
"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
Hahaha, yes I saw this...priceless.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
No!
Think about the children…
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 13, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
Bahahahaha. You're rude but very amusing.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
team 'becco?
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
Bah White Shorts
Cav can just about rock them cos he has thighs the size of Birmingham. The rest of us would simply look a tad silly
Plus – it rains in the UK, which raises the risk factor somewhat…
The VDS prize jerseys have been wool
and Chris has asked around at ordering time if anyone was interested in buying. I don’t know if it will happen again though. There seemed to be some probs with the supplier.
The supplier
works in January, but I think it’s time to move to a proper kit. If people really want a woollie, contact me offline and I can instruct you how to get one.
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 13, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Recommended inclusion to PdC team issue:
Plush white cotton terrycloth bathrobe, monogrammed.
For watching races via Internet, with cups of coffee and Live Threads. Also for late-night blogging and news searces.
Really! Think about it, o creative-planning brains.
I'll take a ciclamino one
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Def
I am too old to wear white. Polka dots I could handle.
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 13, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
Er
maybe. I like the idea. But adding design elements for a single or handful of jerseys might spike the cost.
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 14, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
I'm thinking elsewhere
like the single speed Mtn Bike trophy perhaps…
by Christopher See on Nov 14, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Design fantasy
I’ve always liked the way the arc en ciel has an interrupting graphic for the different disciplines. It would be way cool to have an arc en ciel with \o/ as the interrupting graphic.
That said, I’m sure the UCI would sue in a heartbeat if anyone tried to rip off their jersey.
We could do
the pdc arc en ciel, replacing the five colors with the five colors from our little swoosh up there.
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 14, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Funny this was brought up, as I'm actually playing around with some of these ideas.
Nothing close to the UCI logo though, so we’re safe! :-)
I already have a vivid image in my head of having \o/ on the shoulders/sleeves. Can you work that in?
"Think globally, bike locally."
by SpaceGuy on Nov 14, 2009 12:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The icon
will be in some way part of the design, though probably not huge or anything.
We’ll show the design and stuff when it’s ready and tinker based on feedback. There’s definitely more to come on this project :-)
The icon belongs on the shorts.
Put it on the back side where the person behind you will know Lief Hoste is watching them and they better do some work or else.
"Drawing on my fine command of language I said nothing."- Groucho
Like Fizik saddles, so you can't miss it.
"Drawing on my fine command of language I said nothing."- Groucho
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