Poll Time: Podium Cafe Kit Project
by gavia 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!
by jsallee00 on Nov 12, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So
am I leading you out for your attack on the Muur?
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris... on Nov 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
as long as I have the back seat of the moto, attack all you want...
by Fred Marx on Nov 12, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Bags me first
Then I have an excuse for not being able to ride up the bloody hill.
by Drongo on Nov 12, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 4:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on...
You climbed the Ventoux… you can go up the Muur
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
by MathieuG on Nov 13, 2009 7:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Frinking on Nov 13, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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)
by MathieuG on Nov 13, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by jsallee00 on Nov 12, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 4:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by addict on Nov 13, 2009 6:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 6:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by addict on Nov 13, 2009 6:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes please, quality jersey...
bibs, meh not so much, I’m a bit choosey about bibs.
by Fred Marx on Nov 12, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, any jersey should be able to work with black bibs
Since all bibs should be black [in an ideal world].
by Drongo on Nov 12, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
black is not even a color.
by yeehoo on Nov 13, 2009 7:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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'
by Seahorse on Nov 13, 2009 7:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No arguement
Since all bibs should be black [in an ideal world].
by Fred Marx on Nov 13, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 14, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree with this
it’s not the color (or lack thereof) but the padding.
by yeehoo on Nov 13, 2009 7:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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!!!
by perezbike on Nov 12, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vlaanderen90 on Nov 12, 2009 11:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Before I would make any decision . . .
. . . further info is needed
by Ryan_Liles on Nov 13, 2009 12:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by MaestroDon on Nov 13, 2009 12:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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'
by Seahorse on Nov 13, 2009 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So will the PdC jersey have Chris' face on it?
;-)
by Lou... on Nov 13, 2009 1:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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
by nrs5000 on Nov 13, 2009 2:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 4:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice marmotte!
But actually i love the [[COMMENT_CHILDREN_TOKEN]]/ in orange – perfect.
by yeehoo on Nov 13, 2009 7:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
excellent
we could use him and his friends as winter mitts
Moo
by Willj on Nov 13, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 14, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 Fred Marx on Nov 14, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 14, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by benrazor on Nov 14, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by benrazor on Nov 13, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 14, 2009 4:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chris's face/marmotte
the difference is negligable
by Jens on Nov 13, 2009 4:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 4:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by nrs5000 on Nov 13, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by addict on Nov 13, 2009 6:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
what about wool?
really want a wool podcaf jersey
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
by gravel road on Nov 13, 2009 8:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Jens on Nov 13, 2009 9:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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... on Nov 13, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Steno on Nov 13, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Of course,
colors would be a good idea, too.
by Steno on Nov 13, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Nov 13, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bathrobe? Don't you mean Snuggie?
It was just a long race--Edvald Boasson Hagen, on the Giro
by majope on Nov 13, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Podium Café VDS winner
should get to wear some sort of champion trim on the sleeves
Moo
by Willj on Nov 13, 2009 12:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OOOoooo, This is getting good.
by Spot of Bother on Nov 13, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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... on Nov 14, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we could all pitch in for an arm tattoo?
Moo
by Willj on Nov 14, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking elsewhere
like the single speed Mtn Bike trophy perhaps…
by Fred Marx on Nov 14, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Softie on Nov 14, 2009 10:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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... on Nov 14, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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! :-)
by Veloki on Nov 14, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 :-)
by gavia on Nov 14, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Mark Frank on Nov 14, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like Fizik saddles, so you can't miss it.
"Drawing on my fine command of language I said nothing."- Groucho
by Mark Frank on Nov 15, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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