Importance of a Jersey during the day...
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whatisadream posted 26 weeks ago.
my gleaming white skin would be a hazard to drivers, so I opt for the jersey.
pros:
UV protection
road rash protection (in case of crash)
pockets
cons:
hot(ter than topless)
can't show off your sixpack
bad (ass?) tan lines
for me, the pros outweigh the cons....then again, i only have a two pack.
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Ironmom posted 26 weeks ago.
Are you biking anywhere in the vicinity of Lorraine Highway in the Willamette Valley of Oregon? If so, I definitely recommend the topless approach. If not, I could care less ;-)
Just kidding. I'd say for sun protection alone, a jersey is your best friend. Take it from me, the triathlete who wore tank tops through the first 15 years of her sport and now has had at least one (thankfully benign) skin cancer removed from the skin exposed by the tank tops. High-neck jerseys are now my biking wear.
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TriSooner posted 26 weeks ago.
whatisadream wrote:
bad (ass?) tan lines
Only one image comes to mind: Michael Rasmussen.
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jshepard posted 26 weeks ago.
Based on that image alone, we should all never wear jerseys ...
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j.qualle posted 26 weeks ago.
http://www.skincancer.org
cover what you can and sunscreen what you can't.
jq
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jtrimom posted 26 weeks ago.
post some pics with and without, and we'll vote (c'mon, you've come to expect it :)
Taper Naked
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Buckupnorth posted 26 weeks ago.
A bright colored jersey also helps traffic see you better. What can I say, I am a mom. Safety first:)
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KitKat posted 26 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
whatisadream wrote:bad (ass?) tan linesOnly one image comes to mind: Michael Rasmussen.
That's not right at all!
**Pain is weakness leaving the body**
*Smile, it does a body good*
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the staring man posted 26 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
whatisadream wrote:bad (ass?) tan linesOnly one image comes to mind: Michael Rasmussen.
Oh Dude!!!! Please!!!!
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xc800runner posted 26 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
whatisadream wrote:bad (ass?) tan linesOnly one image comes to mind: Michael Rasmussen.
Fanta? Really?
Oh, he's pretty skinny too... but an amazing climber. So I take it the UCI banned him for missing the out of competition tests? Haven't seen anything about him for a while.
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jonovision_man posted 26 weeks ago.
xc800runner wrote:
Fanta? Really?Oh, he's pretty skinny too... but an amazing climber. So I take it the UCI banned him for missing the out of competition tests? Haven't seen anything about him for a while.
Fired during the Tour de France and later banned.
Allegations of Fanta use continue to dog him, but so far nothing has been proven... ;)
jono
Is it really all that neccassary for me to wear a Jersey during the day during my rides or can I just go topless? Thoughts?