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torquer
08-07-2008, 10:46 AM
What's with the US team uniforms? Nashbar find a trove of '70s stuff and pay off the USOC to take it off their hands?
http://www.velonews.com/files/images/LEVI1_2.jpg
And the Ozzies? Makes one hope for more pollution, just to minimize how much we need to look at them.
http://www.velonews.com/files/images/EVANSROGERS.jpg
But, sadly, the Z-man seems to have mislaid his disco-era Johnny Wadd-style 'stache:
http://www.velonews.com/files/images/ZABRISKIE_0.Micro.jpg
Was it slowing him down that much?
Ozz
08-07-2008, 11:04 AM
It's subtle...that's for sure. But not too bad...

Were you looking for something more along the lines of "Rock Racing" but in red, white & blue, emblazoned with eagles?? :)
SadieKate
08-07-2008, 11:09 AM
The Aussie team photo looks like a training ride and they really don't care other than being comfortable in their own gear. The only thing I find odd is that the country isn't identified. Could they be waiting for the official team kit to arrive? Of course, it would be nice if Cadel would lose those glasses.

As far as the USA team gear. I LIKE IT! For once it doesn't have so many wild graphics and weird colors on it that I can't identify the USA athletea. In years past, the ski team was unrecognizable as being from the US.

But then, I like simple. It's classy.
csm
08-07-2008, 11:11 AM
more importantly.... where are the helmets?
KJMUNC
08-07-2008, 11:14 AM
But then, I like simple. It's classy.

Exactly my thoughts.....the past Olympic and WC kits have been heinous (since when is black a part of our national colorway?)

keep it simple.....rock the crazy gear at the afterparty
johnnymossville
08-07-2008, 11:23 AM
The USA kit looks nice. I wouldn't mind even owning one. That Aussie Kit on the other hand,... Now I know why Cadel was faking the injury. :p
sc53
08-07-2008, 11:47 AM
Cadel looks portly! What happened since the Tour ended just a week or so ago??
jemoryl
08-07-2008, 01:26 PM
Can anyone make out what that is on the sleeve of the USA shirt?
Ozz
08-07-2008, 01:28 PM
Can anyone make out what that is on the sleeve of the USA shirt?
"Free Tibet"

;)
johnnymossville
08-07-2008, 01:35 PM
Cadel looks portly! What happened since the Tour ended just a week or so ago??

man, you are right. he looks like he's been hitting the chinese buffet 3x a day.
39cross
08-07-2008, 02:03 PM
man, you are right. he looks like he's been hitting the chinese buffet 3x a day.In the pic it looks like Cadel could play Elton John's body double.
johnnymossville
08-07-2008, 02:38 PM
The likeness to Elton John is frightening.
torquer
08-07-2008, 03:32 PM
http://www.dailynews-record.com/photos/042807BikeRaceFinish3MR_1177913058.jpg It's subtle...that's for sure. But not too bad...

Were you looking for something more along the lines of "Rock Racing" but in red, white & blue, emblazoned with eagles?? :)
Ozz
08-07-2008, 03:39 PM
http://www.dailynews-record.com/photos/042807BikeRaceFinish3MR_1177913058.jpg
oh my..... ;)
regularguy412
08-07-2008, 03:51 PM
http://www.dailynews-record.com/photos/042807BikeRaceFinish3MR_1177913058.jpg

Seems that rider didn't stop with just the textiles. :D

Mike in AR:beer:
false_Aest
08-07-2008, 04:24 PM
Can anyone make out what that is on the sleeve of the USA shirt?

Lucky Strike sponsorship logo.