This week, I thought I'd try to do something a little different.
When that failed, I went back to cycling. Heh.
Anyway, most folks with even a vague knowledge of cycling are aware of the colorful nature of the uniforms cyclists - both professional and amateur - wear when riding. Most are made of lycra spandex - which is why they can sometimes prove rather, ahem, revealing on some riders - for the sake of better aerodynamics in racing.
On some cyclists, it looks cool. On others, it's kinda hot. Heh.
Okay, cycling fetishes aside, I thought this week would be a good opportunity to introduce some of you to the colors you'll see if you happen to catch a race this summer. (There are many races shown in "highlights" mode on Versus channel. Le Tour de France is shown in full in July. Check your satellite listings if you're curious.)
So, with no further ado, allow me to present to you, in no particular order:
When that failed, I went back to cycling. Heh.
Anyway, most folks with even a vague knowledge of cycling are aware of the colorful nature of the uniforms cyclists - both professional and amateur - wear when riding. Most are made of lycra spandex - which is why they can sometimes prove rather, ahem, revealing on some riders - for the sake of better aerodynamics in racing.
On some cyclists, it looks cool. On others, it's kinda hot. Heh.
Okay, cycling fetishes aside, I thought this week would be a good opportunity to introduce some of you to the colors you'll see if you happen to catch a race this summer. (There are many races shown in "highlights" mode on Versus channel. Le Tour de France is shown in full in July. Check your satellite listings if you're curious.)
So, with no further ado, allow me to present to you, in no particular order:
13 Pro Cycling Team Kits
1) Test Team Cervélo. (Switzerland - though the company, Cervélo, is Canadian.)
Below, we have it modeled by the lovely and talented Heinrich Haussler.
(My thanks to Kristof Ramon for his lovely pic...)
Below, we have it modeled by the lovely and talented Heinrich Haussler.
(My thanks to Kristof Ramon for his lovely pic...)
2) BMC - Swiss Cycling Technology. (United States)
The BMC means, simply, "Bicycle Manufacturing Company". Okey-dokey.
Below, we have the George Hincapie special edition of the kit - a design only worn by George, as only Big George could wear it.
The BMC means, simply, "Bicycle Manufacturing Company". Okey-dokey.
Below, we have the George Hincapie special edition of the kit - a design only worn by George, as only Big George could wear it.
3) Team Astana. (Kazakhstan)
Not my favorite team in the world, though I do like Alberto Contador - who is the model below - behind that sweet bike. Thanks, Alberto... :)
Not my favorite team in the world, though I do like Alberto Contador - who is the model below - behind that sweet bike. Thanks, Alberto... :)
4) Caisse D'Epargne (Spain)
One of my favorite kits - it just looks sleek and swift, to me!
Just a glimpse, below, on model Oscar Pereiro.
One of my favorite kits - it just looks sleek and swift, to me!
Just a glimpse, below, on model Oscar Pereiro.
5) Garmin-Transitions (United States)
Below, we have it modeled by Ryder Hesjedal -a Canadian cyclist who might just have the coolest name in the peloton. LOL!
Below, we have it modeled by Ryder Hesjedal -a Canadian cyclist who might just have the coolest name in the peloton. LOL!
6) Euskaltel-Euskadi (Spain - and, unofficially, the Basque national team)
Below, Lander Aperribai Aranda models for us.
Below, Lander Aperribai Aranda models for us.
7) Katusha (Russia)
Kim Kirchen models the kit for us in full.
Kim Kirchen models the kit for us in full.
8) Team SKY (Great Britain)
Just a glimpse here, too, modeled by Edvald Boasson-Hagen.
Just a glimpse here, too, modeled by Edvald Boasson-Hagen.
9) VacanSoleil (Netherlands)
And here we have brothers Romain and Brice Feillu modeling for us.
And here we have brothers Romain and Brice Feillu modeling for us.
10) Française des Jeux (France) Simplicity itself, don't you agree?
Christophe le Mével models, below.
Christophe le Mével models, below.
11) Footon-Servetto-Fuji (Spain) Quite simply the UGLIEST kit. EVER! Something about this one sparks a visceral reaction in me every time I see it. Just... YUCK!
After that last one, I need something to purge the ugliness...
Ahh... that's better... Thanks, Zabriskie! Doesn't he look like trouble? Anyway...
12) Liquigas-Doimo (Italy) Now, the color doesn't seem all that nice. You might even argue that it's more offensive than the beige monstrosities above.
But our model below, Daniele Bennati, shows just how good this kit can look.
But our model below, Daniele Bennati, shows just how good this kit can look.
Grazie, Daniele...
13) Team Saxo Bank (Denmark) My current personal favorite, there are several variations within the team, representing the riders' nationalities.
Andy Schleck - 2009 Luxembourg Road Race Champion.
Matti Breschel - 2009 Danish National Road Race Champion.
And of course...
And of course...
Fabian Cancellara - 2009 Swiss National Road Race Champion (shown here after his 2010 Paris-Roubaix victory).
And, yes, I know.
Scroll down a little, please...
I went with a themed pic, again.
And gosh, but...
Somehow, I doubt y'all mind... :)
(Thanks to Audrey Lafont for providing the pic!)
Ciao for now!
(Thanks to Audrey Lafont for providing the pic!)
Ciao for now!
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