Is It Okay To Be A Pro Cycling Kit W****r? | The GCN Show Ep. 390

Is it OK to wear pro cycling kit when you're riding your bike, or does it make you a pro kit w***er? There's been an ongoing debate in the world of cyclists for showing support for your favourite pro teams out on the road by sporting their kit, and whether or not that's OK. Well, we're here to tell you - we think it's absolutely fine! If you want to wear pro kit head to toe, you should! If you want to wear jeans and a tee shirt, do! You can wear what you like! We also have all your usual favourites such as Hack or Bodge and this week's inspiration.
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[@gcn]

What do you think? Do you wear pro kit when you're out on the bike? Let us know in the comments below!

[@jbratt]

Global Cycling Network I have a GCN kit...is that ok ? 😀

[@gcn]

@@jbratt Absolutely! Thanks for the support!

[@JimmyHendrix124]

I were my local teams kit btw I’m only 9

[@niallerstoes8565]

Yeah bora hangsgore

[@goodwincycles7197]

Yeah I wear GBCT kit that I got from the junior academy last yr

[@brucet8817]

When Pro cyclists see amateurs wearing pro kit - they aren't thinking, "what a wanker". They're thinking, "Ka-ching"!

[@Heavywall70]

The only thing I won’t wear is yellow I do have polka dots for climbing because it’s faster The guy in the Tour with the polka dots usually gets up the hills fastest and I KNOW it’s the jersey because it’s not always the same rider

[@vyl4650]

I am very intrigued by your theory. That jersey has to be a masterpiece of engineering and I'm not above exploiting jersey colours to get up a hill faster

[@gkstarter1]

I've worn full pro cycling kit for years (mostly Movistar) cos it looks cool, I like it and it fits perfectly....so ave that! I dont care what others think as I've been riding road bikes for 30 years and I love the sport.

[@endcensorship874]

Si looks like he combs his hair with a balloon.

[@nagak112]

It's just trying to break away and form its own independent Republic

[@simonrichardson5259]

Haha, if I combed my hair with anything that might be a start!

[@RussellGarvey]

Rob Hartsock okay, that made me laugh out loud!

[@CorrindaCampbell]

Hilarious

[@robbo1013]

That's offensive to the balloon

[@robincogghe8801]

Caption: Dan Lloyd is chasing retirement

[@freewheels7544]

@TheGschultz i guide others to a treasure i can not posses

[@JosephLycettCycling]

Si: wear whatever you like whilst riding Also Si: no ankle length socks and the cap must always be up

[@redskull-ss8xb]

I personally wouldn't give a dam what others think. Get out there with what ever cycling gear you have and enjoy you're riding. 🙌🏽

[@karimfarouki2519]

I have been cycling for 38 years, and if wearing a Pro Kit makes me feel good, professional, and gets me motivated and out the door for a ride... I say wear it! :) I have been a member of local clubs/teams at times and have worn a local club Kit, but there has always been this stereo type within local races or group rides that you cant wear a pro kit, and I think these snobby guys are just missing the point that is more important that you are out there riding, and not what you are wearing, or that it makes you feel better and possibly ride better when wearing a Pro Kit! All my Best! :)

[@mattc9998]

The judgement of what cyclists wear is one of the most off-putting things for me as a beginner rider. Judgment in general. For Christ's sake, people should be able to wear what they like unless it's indecent. I wear a trisuit on a rusty old MTB which, yeah, is a weird combo, but it feels comfortable and I like it.

[@justinbouchard]

I wear a team EF Pro jersey. It's visible, beautiful, functional, kids absolutely love it. The message on the back says Education First. A global and wonderful message whether or not you know anything about cycling. Also.... My body. My clothes. ;) Love from Canada.

[@ili4707]

Nice message, horrible company. Though it is good to see that people are wearing a pro kit. I have never seen any in my local bike shops.

[@noheroicsintosaintedevotep6265]

I don't tend to see many riders here in the UK sporting pro kits. However, when cycling in Italy I tend to see a lot of local cyclists wearing either a team jersey, or full kit. Plenty of local bike shops ive been to over there tend to stock some pro kits and Giro leaders jerseys, contrary to shops here in the UK. However, I noticed in Italy that shops stocked and people subsequently wore the kit belonging to the team Vincenzo Nibali is riding for. That tells me that they're simply supporting him and his team - a bit like a football player may attract new fans etc (e.g. CR7 to Juventus). I don't see anything wrong with that, I just think that from my experience in the UK, cycling is way too elitist when it comes to wearing pro kit.

[@austin7547]

I just wear as bright of a jersey as I can so I can (hopefully) be noticed by distracted motorists...EF is pretty bright

[@SpinozasPsyche]

Also, it's a Rapha kit. Win-win-win.

[@The_Dude_420]

Cringe

[@davidnydegger4358]

Here's how it works: A kit from a lesser known team during the 2000s (e.g. 2008 Euskadi-Euskatel) > any standard non-pro kit > any current pro kit > a Rapha RCC kit > a WC jersey

[@berniesutton7277]

I always ask myself “Why would I pay to advertise somebody’s product?” This goes for anything that carries such obvious labelling

[@wilfdarr]

Right? If they give it to me free, I'll consider wearing it IF it looks good.

[@cyborg7758]

I wear Bora hansgrohe. Where i live, i doubt there is a person who knows what Bora is except for a few of the cyclists i occasionally ride with. I wonder if that is advertisement at all.

[@berniesutton7277]

@@username8644 its all black, no label. Never ASSUME

[@berniesutton7277]

@@username8644 you really are clutching at straws now. The branding on cats is nothing like what I was talking abput

[@dalekrushel1471]

I do have a pro cycling kit I wear. The copy actually appealed to me out of a desire for the be seen in brighter colours. There are some colour options available but all too often in darker shades - I like to be seen and not run over!

[@Juan0003]

Caption: Dan: "Hurry up Ted, there's another person that doesn't know what team I ride for!"

[@stevewroe1184]

Caption competition: Dan Lloyd - "Wait, slow down, I haven't told you who I ride for yet! ... It's Garmin Cev..... Oh he's gone"

[@BikeItUK]

So true about the change of team cycling kit, shame really I remember as a young kid with full Peugeot Z-Team kit fantasising about being a pro cyclist. So much hype, we shouldn't care what the next man thinks. Cyclist just in general are a step above the rest for the simple reason on being on a bike. Happy peddling guys stay safe and thanks for another regular show in these crazy times.

[@liambarber9036]

I wear a Trek-Segafredo jersey every once in a while, but that's because one of their riders gave me his jersey. Wearing Pro kit is cool.

[@williamerb3747]

Just came in from a ride in my Garmin/cervelo kit. Wore my Caisse Depargne kit yesterday. Pretty sure the kits add 10 watts... i’m not giving up that advantage!

[@rikaguilera2]

I wrote a letter on this very subject that was published years ago in a cycling magazine. What sparked my letter was an incident with a rider on our Tuesday night ride. Our "Tuesday niter" was a pretty big event, as we would have Pros come down from Austin (Tx) every now and then. Lance a few times, Tyler Hamilton, etc.. Anyway,.. I was a Cat 1 Mtb racer, and a Cat 2 Roadie,.. I showed up at the ride wearing some MTB socks.. YES, the Audacity! And was called out by an overweight rider wearing a FULL Team CSC racing "uniform" and aboard his $10,000+ bike. Being the smartass that i am, i made it a point to push him the whole ride, while circling back on the climbs to make sure he could see my socks. There was a book put out at the time that many people were spreading around because it talked about "what proper cycling etiquette" should be followed by roadies, mtb riders, commuters, etc... This is what he was citing as to how I should be looked down at because i was not wearing "Proper kit"... I obviously wear what I want, and I guess look down at Posers.. If you go out on a group ride, in full regalia, and say are wearing a "King of the Mountains" jersey,.. then don't call out another rider when you can't do a climb without stopping to catch your breath... Wearing a full team kit can be cool, but I don't need to tell you, that roadies (obviously not all, but a large percentage) can be snobby group. I did go out the next Tuesday night on my MTB, with slicks, and a sleeveless jersy, baggies, and made it a point to out ride the poser btw...

[@m.r.6264]

As long as pro cycling team kits are available to purchase by the public, yes it's fine to wear them

[@scottmandel20]

Exactly!

[@sammould79]

Caption: a blast from the past when Dan was comfortable with white on his head

[@brunocerri9560]

Wear any jersey so long as the bibs are black

[@gcn]

We've tried to convince Dan to throw out his old white Cervelo Test Team shorts but he just won't listen.

[@kwacker45]

No argument from me on that one

[@RobertDownedU_Jr]

Will Burton or a dark navy blue

[@virtualmartijn]

@@gcn They must be almost see through by now. *why did I put that picture in my head*

[@duncanvincent9106]

I’ve ridden both amateur races and club rides in the UK and also for the last 20 years in the USA. I’ve never known people here in the USA to be snobby about amateurs wearing pro kit. I think it’s colorful and cool. We wear football, soccer, baseball, basketball and ice hockey pro kit.... with pride. It’s actually a big revenue stream for the team owners too. Why not wear what we want?

[@mrichards55]

I like to wear a full Tour de France yellow jersey when I’m out cycling to show I’m the fastest.

[@gcn]

😂

[@polski1986]

Me too but mine has also World Chapion stripes

[@Murgoh]

I often wear a hi vis yellow T-shirt when commuting as that's what I wear for work. :)

[@leedorney]

Turn upto to a sportive in all yellow and watch the stares 🤪 yes I did that once and it didn't go down too well 🙊

[@supernoodles908]

@@polski1986 ngl I dislike seeing people wear stripes when they haven't earned them. You want stripes, earn them

[@payneridesbikes]

I only recently started road cycling and hadn't heard it wasn't cool, so I'm glad to see your video because I just got my ef education replica kit in the post and I look forward to wearing it just because it looks awesome. And who doesn't like that pink kit?!

[@timhairston9964]

I have to take a humorous exception to the comments about knowing what the companies produce that are on your kit. As an American that grew watching and playing the big three: football, baseball, and basketball I actually LOVE wearing kits or T-shirts that advertise something that I have no idea about. My first soccer jersey that had the O2 logo while having no idea it was a wireless provider (I think). Many years later I decided to become a Tottenham Hotspur fan BECAUSE I had no idea what a Tottenham or a Hotspur was. (I have not admitted to my Nashville Spurs fan club buddies that I used to own an Arsenal jersey). After watching this great content, I think I will buy a Peter Sagan kit because he is so joyful to watch. He’s like the Brett Farve of cycling. He’s just there to have fun! Also, let me clarify, I would like a Sagan jersey not full kit because I just cannot wear the bike shorts or bibs. I prefer MTB shorts so I appreciate your comments about wearing what you want AND not judging others about what they wear. Thanks y’all!

[@diegotorres8952]

Continental Trade team kit is always dirt cheap when there is a change of sponsor or design. So you can get brand new kit still in the bag for less than what a jersey normally costs.

[@AlessioPunzi]

My uncle used to run a flooring shop. Christmas 2000, I got the best gift ever: a winter Mapei kit, the one with multicolor cubes and a giant Colnago spade. I still occasionally wear it. 3 years ago a passerby shout ALLEZ BORTOLAMI at me.

[@gcn]

Shame he's not still doing it, you could get yourself some quickstep kit!

[@nikolagarevski4338]

Caption: Dan to his team mate; “Do you know I race for the cervelo test team?”

[@simonorr594]

Hansgrohe fittings for bath and kitchen are awesome! I just put them in my house. Way better than Porcenosa etc. Wear the kit!

[@ForeverLumoz]

I’ve witnessed a lot of ridiculing out and about. Everything from wearing the ‘wrong clothes’ to not wanting to recognise someone saying hello because someone is on the ‘wrong kind of bike’ or someone getting called out for not having the bike handling skills others believe is a must to ride a bike of a certain kind or label. Oooh, I use a pressure sprayer to wash my bike as well. I can wash 3 bikes with 5 litres of water. And it easily gets rid of all the muck the Danish weather can throw at my bikes 👍🏻

[@aalvarez853]

Oh yeah, bunch of nonsense right? We’re just want to ride and thats it!

[@GordonMoat]

Caption: Dan was going so slowly, that he was cited for Lloydering.

[@guitsynthcw]

Bought an ochre Tour Down Under leader's jersey when I was in Adelaide for the race earlier this year. I wear it, but always worry that I'll run into Ruth Winder, who actually WON the jersey, when I'm riding around in Boulder.

[@7gibbens]

Got passed by Ruth on a training ride in Adelaide after she won. She was so nice she even took the time to say good morning to a hack rider👍🚴‍♂️😁

[@robhord9925]

Having raced in the 70s and 80s I now enjoy wearing the old retro jerseys

[@thecheshirecat5564]

You've got to love Hank's attitude: let's do something incredibly hard but, just for the fun of it, let's make it also utterly uncomfortable --> 25% climb. That's insane. I start thinking of alternative routes starting at 15%.

[@tabishop3]

Caption: How is Dan's retirement hobby like his time trialing position? They are both doubled over at the bar.

[@brianmessemer2973]

Tim Bishop The winning caption!! So brilliant I came back to find it and give it a like 👍

[@goodwincycles7197]

Caption “GCN gets demonitised for showing dan in white Lycra”

[@cchanc3]

I have never known a competitor that ever wanted to wear someone else's colors. it's just not done. if, however, you're just not taking it that seriously, do whatever you want and have fun.

[@ryanbrink1358]

That guy riding through all 48 states is amazing! I will point out that on US 212 you can ride from Montana, through Wyoming, to South Dakota in about 20 miles. Planning this trip had to take forever!

[@obriaind]

When I first took up the sport, every other cyclist you’d meet was wearing a PDM Jersey. I was the only one I knew wearing Carrera. The team kit you wore said a lot about you as a cyclist.

[@michaelanderson6892]

PDM still my fav ever kit! :)

[@cup_and_cone]

The one caveat I've found (at least in the USA): You may think you're getting a good deal buying 'officially licensed' team kit, but historically, consumer pro team kit is almost never the "real" kit the team riders use...sometimes it is even made by a different clothing manufacturer altogether, and has much cheaper trim/materials/cut. Because of this, I've found it often poor value compared to other options.

[@sigrant29]

Try Sites.... Deporvillage and Bobshop.... Absolutely genuine.

[@Minty-vo4hm]

Ebay....from China.

[@andrewmeyer2300]

I’ve got no problem wearing team kit. In fact it’s really easy when the major sponsor is the manufacturer of the bike you ride, in my case Trek (Madone SLR 7 Disk).

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

I've worked my way into full Rapha kit over the years. With each item I purchased I became more aware that this stuff is high quality. So more than than anything else I wear it because it's good stuff.

[@louis-charlesbeauregard6493]

ride so freaking fast that no one can see what kit you're wearing

[@tonymcnally9355]

The reason I'd wear pro cycling kit is as a lot of time it acctually turns out cheaper for the quality than buying acctual plainly designed jerseys

[@DrunkieCat]

Same goes here in my country, but I wonder. How is that possible? Is it because that it's a replica?

[@tonymcnally9355]

@@DrunkieCat I doubt it unless it's a fake as team jerseys are sponsorships for the manufacturers aswell so they wouldnt want to get a reputation for bad quality.

[@BrentonChan]

Proud to wear my Trek Segafredo pro team kit, though I do not own their new bib shorts with Splunk on the backside.

[@ian3893]

I raced in the 80s, pro team kits were the norm to be worn out training. I still ride hard at 65 & I still wear pro tram kits. The attitude of some riders nowadays is very snobbish & judgemental towards what other people ride or wear. It used to be about the love of cycling and following your favourite team or teams & making new friends. Many riders don’t even acknowledge another rider when they pass. Wear whatever you like when you like....

[@Jeanz-nl3lo]

Proud to wear my lotto soudal kit here in New Zealand. I like to be a little different from the rest

[@Big2Planker]

I find more cyclists wear pro team kits in Europe than they do in Colorado, where I moved from 6 years ago.

[@ili4707]

Which country?

[@Big2Planker]

Iliad P Germany. A lot of older kits to be sure.

[@ili4707]

@@Big2Planker Ah thanks, Grüße von OWL

[@stevec2739]

Big2Planker to be fair Americans have no fashion sense at all so no one will notice 😂

[@st47591]

Wearing Colorado jerseys made by Pactimo.....

[@JediMasterHilljr]

Why not? Fans of other sports wear team jerseys, hats, jackets, etc.....I’ve noticed some cyclists really are snobs - looking down on others not as cool as they themselves think they are. Cyclists are like a family - always acknowledge other riders and just have fun with it!

[@JamesThurman86]

Always loved the blue and pink Lampre ISD uniforms. I bought a team kit because I liked the look. cars also cant miss me on the road in it!

[@jontofts5305]

I came across someone wearing full pro kit one day, and out of interest I used Strava Flyby to look up who it was. Turned out to be Marcin Białobłocki who was with ONE Pro Cycling at the time. Don't judge people wearing pro kit - as they might actually be a pro!

[@rivolinho]

I wear a Borat mankini. Hugely aero.

[@jimmyhtor9365]

I do have pro team kits because they are high quality, you get them for cheap on ebay and if the color works for me and my bike I just use them.

[@Bicyclechris]

I rock Team CSC jerseys from 2006 and 2007 seasons. It's awesome looking kit, and those teams had some of my favorite riders including Bobby Julich, Ivan Basso, Jens Voigt, Dave Zabriskie, Carlos Sastre, and more.

[@michaelbellamy]

All my jerseys are retro pro team. Worn with black bibs.

[@Ffish69]

I work for INEOS (not the cycling team), but I wear INEOS kit. Deal with it.

[@HoldenAdventures]

Andrew Pike that’s an excellent reason to wear the jersey! You are part of the Team!!

[@1984davidoff]

I find buying out going team kit is the cheapest way to buy high end cycling clothing as the reductions are insane at the end of the season.

[@felipemolina6370]

Wear what inspires you. If a team kit makes you focus harder and feel athletic then you deserve to wear it. A suit is for the office. A fast-looking kit is great for performance or a way to express your interest and support.

[@tobiassunter1864]

I actually bought a alpecin fenix kit after I have seen the post for the "champagne" and I need to say that I will were it proudly...

[@danielwalsh492]

Caption: Dan: "see that guys helmet infront of us?" Ted: yeah? Dan: "looks a right Bell!"

[@themrtimmyboy]

Good thorough coverage of kit issues! Thank you.

[@gcn]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tinobommelino3376]

Great Video! It was about time someone speaks out loud, that wearing whatever you like is fine. I like pro cyclist outfits. Simply because you can rely on a certain level of quality and comfort. I even ride a pro team bike

[@russstarke6004]

Wearing pro kit: While I would gladly wear the Jersey of my favorite football team, I don't know if I would show up for a Saturday morning kick around in full team kit.

[@clydea.hutchisoniv5742]

exactly

[@TimFitzwater]

But you’d wear a cap, right? I support my favorite cycling team that way - a piece here or there.

[@wilfdarr]

Why? Why Football, hockey, soccer, baseball, cricket, and literally every other sport on earth, but not cycling?

[@HeathyRoidz]

Well I got given a full on time trial suit by a rider from hagens berman, and I wear it proudly

[@richards.4116]

You guys are simply hilarious and educational. Thanks! A yank in Texas

[@willlehrfeld457]

Thanks guys, love the show as always!

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@2bluemj]

FYI Simon, Suffolk's Watson's hill has a whopping 30m of elevation over 500m with and average gradient of 5%. Although I would argue Hartest Hill down the road has the 'honour' of "Suffolk's toughest climb" with an elevation gain of an ear popping 34m at a leg burning gradient of 7.6% over 400m. Maybe GCN should come and be the judge? I'll even throw a few craft beers in the fridge for Dan.

[@paulmoss4890]

It's also the location of the East District Championship hill climb and can be ridden in under 50 seconds. There are a handful of single arrow climbs in Suffolk and it's definitely more lumpy than flat.

[@MeltItDown]

I'm just over the border in Norfolk, how does the hill into Freston from under the Orwell bridge compare? Ran it in a half marathon and it murdered me, seemed to go on forever.

[@2bluemj]

@@MeltItDown I've gone down that and it seemed long but the gradient isn't as punishing - by Suffolk standards (i imagine as I haven't gone up)

[@suminshizzles6951]

I've ridden Porlock in North Devon and it's nasty. The tour of Britain used it a few years ago

[@thepie4052]

NOBODY should wear a world or national champs jersey unless they’ve earned it IMO. Any other pro kits are totally fine 😎 Ps I loved my black and red Cervelo TT full kit.......when I wore it though I always craved a beer or three 🍺🥴😉

[@JanneRasanen2]

I am not a national champ but support our national junior team by wearing buying and having worn their used kit that has the national flag. I am a reigning champ of 5 countries instead including my own so Nobody? Yeah I am pretty much a nobody in UCI since my championship is from another union that does not have a Nordic championship jersey. Am I a bad person? IMO if someone that is not a Nordic champ would wear kit hat says so I think me too where can I get one ;-) Support the ones you love I say. With that said I do not have the gall to wear rainbow stripes.

[@owenmorrissey2834]

I had a mix of unnamed budget stuff and I've had the team sky jersey but now looking at the team ineous and it helps when it matches my bike colour

[@rockhopper01]

My one funny story wearing pro kit... I went out on a regular ride around Vandenberg Air Force Base where we lived, wearing a full Saxo Bank (the bright yelllow/green) kit. Unbeknownst to me, the base was actually hosting a pro race. I left base housing and passed through an intersection, and there was a dude sitting there on a motorcycle with a hand held radio and he stared at me as I went by him. A bit later I saw 3 or 4 dudes cycling ahead of me, which I thought was unusual because I never really saw many other riders on this stretch. They circled around a traffic cone and came back towards me. Once again, they were staring at me and one dude started shouting “GO GO GO” to the others, or to me, no idea. I then realized “oh crap, there’s a real race going on today, and I think they think I’m bridging across! Surely they didn’t think I was a WT Pro?

[@1963MikeP]

Have to be careful round my home (south Manchester/Peak District) many of the GB kits out riding are "exactly what they say on the tin" out from the National Cycling Centre; not a group to try and burn off, or even join. The opposite can also be true; out one day many years ago trying to catch a non-team-kit rider, came alongside, and was very surprised to come face to face with David Miller during his ban, said "Hi" and quickly took the next turn off to avoid even trying to keep up.

[@the4scotts]

I have just bought my first ever team kit, Trek Segafredo. My excuse is I work for a company thats the biggest Trek dealer in Scotland. I ride Trek bikes and use Bontrager gear and I am also fond of a coffee or two. I also have no issues with the other sponsors such as SRAM, Santini the cycle clothing manufacturers and Splunk the American software company. I am also a black belt in karate so anyone who has an issue is quite welcome to speak to me about it.

[@stevec2739]

Graeme Scott I thought you martial arts lads didn’t threaten people?

[@the4scotts]

Steve C who said anything about threatening anybody?

[@marcdaniels9079]

Mate you don’t need an excuse. I have no connection to Trek ( except a very old Top Fuel MTB I own ) and too wear it because it looks bloody great! I have the jersey in both the red and white colourway 👍

[@WatSail]

Always an entertaining show. Well done.

[@paulos78]

Piss taking: To strangers - most uncool. To your mates - MANDATORY!

[@jimmyhtor9365]

So we need to be paid when wearing a pro kit. No problem there, where do I submit my account? Thanks.

[@richsandison]

I sometimes see some guy riding near Bristol with all the GCN kit...Trying to pretend he's a real GCN presenter no doubt!

[@simonrichardson5259]

If it’s the new GCN kit it’s definitely not me.

[@nikblyth8047]

Saw a guy at the worlds in Harrogate last year wearing full GCN kit. The FKW turned out to be Ollie.

[@diniehilmi6285]

@@simonrichardson5259 seem this topic for quite a while still can't figure out why. Enlighten me please

[@joshuaking1194]

I'm flabbergasted this is a thing 😂 people in lycra think they have the right to ridicule people. Who knew 😂😂

[@davidmgazda7453]

Great show guys. Re pro kit, I’ve wore high road, quickstep , and saxo bank replica kits, no problems.

[@MrJamesMappin]

Re: Team kit. For me it's a big no-no. For me anyway. If anyone wants to ride pro kit then that's fine, however for me it's club kit or plain kit only.

[@seniorcycling5352]

Caption: the Father, the Sons, and the Holey Helmets

[@Tneknos]

I think it is great that you are saying to wear what ever you want. We need to be more inclusive and support each other. We now have so many different "groups" of riders and they all have their particular style. Each to their own. When I was younger I loved to wear the kit of the teams I supported.(when I looked like I had a chance to be in the teams :-P ) However I now much prefer simple colours and designs. Then you can mix and match the kit. Also it looks just that little bit smarter in my opinion.

[@thephatcyclist1766]

We've all started somewhere, remember that. Have fun cycling and enjoy it. When you go to represent a brand do your research. With cycling I do my best to stick with core companies that deal with cycling. An when a I skated I kept with core brands. To this day I still put my money with core companies in both sports.

[@pabloscope]

What's weird of wearing pro-team kit is also this: cycling is different from the rest of the sports in that you share the roads with the pros. In most sports that doesn't happen. So I doesn't seem right (for me) wearing a Bora shirt, knowing that a Bora rider lives nearby and shares the roads with me.

[@thegrimpeur]

My parents live close to where Bora-hansgrohe are headquartered (and just around the corner from Marcus Burghardt's home), and I see at least one or two people in full kit every time I ride there. Sometimes it's an actual team member, but usually they're just fans. Makes it very weird, because you always try to figure out who it is in the very short amount of time you have.

[@g.bergervoet4505]

@@thegrimpeur maybe they work at Bora?

[@elinahom8578]

It’s the same in running. In other sports you wear it in support, but when you’re wearing it while you do the sport, it’s incredibly cringe worthy because then it’s more of an imitation.

[@sigrant29]

Believe me..... Bora Riders would not be bothered one bit about you wearing Bora kit. 1... It shows your supporting the team 2...Your contributing to paying their wages by buying Sportful gear who actually make Bora Hansgrohe Pro kit. 3....Its free advertising for Bora Hansgrohe 4... Your promoting UCI, which is never a bad thing 😎

[@BassSlaughter]

Caption: a picture of Dan Lloyd when a beer opens near him

[@DavidCatonRoberts]

When I wear my GCN kit I'm often asked "are you the new presenter on the GCN show?"

[@cathyw8578]

U sorta need a third category after hack and bodge. Like ‘craft’ or ‘creation’ where its a specifically built object not a hacked or bodged one. Just being pedantic i guess but i find it difficult to choose when neither hack nor bodge fits.

[@kendofatman]

Caption: Dan: I hope my waterbottle is in focus.

[@sexyhemch]

Pro team kit thats a hard pass for me

[@marinadance130]

Hola chicos! Enjoyed this & kept me amused whilst riding my watt bike this morning! Be good to know how to keep your bike clean and well maintained & ways of storing your road bike safely out of the way please. Gracias! 😎

[@lasseandersen1955]

Looking forward to receive my Gewiss-Ballan Jersey...one of the best looking jerseys ever😎 the “Team Easy On” Jersey looks awesome too🤣

[@johnbouttell5827]

2:50 Cyclists in polka-dot jerseys look daft when they can't get up the hill

[@freewheels7544]

Caption : when you are so sick of Dan talking about the cervelo team that even your granpa manages do get rid of him

[@ninaanderson9016]

Awesome guys, you are great!

[@derekbiggerstaff]

If potential sponsors think thousands of cyclists will wear their name that can only be an encouragement to invest.

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

Where whatever you want. I'm so sick of this stupid argument!!

[@tomasz6445]

I was under attack from online cycling snobs, when I tried to find out where to buy national jersey to show support for my country. I was told that by some, that only national squad cyclists are allowed to wear one. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think all the people at pubs during football World Cup made the selection for national team. They wear it to show support for their nation.

[@g.bergervoet4505]

Most likely anti-nationalists.

[@RU4IRIgames]

Tom asz but wouldn’t your national jersey not be the Olympic kit not the national champs jersey? I honestly think you can wear what you want as long as you’re cycling, but anyways I know there are people that don’t care about pro team but take trophy jerseys seriously such as yellow/pink jersey, polka dot and world/national champs.

[@wilfdarr]

Well I'm Canadian, so it's hockey, but darn rights, I think a national team jersey is completely acceptable!

[@wilfdarr]

@@RU4IRIgames Ya, I was out cycling and I met my hero wearing the yellow jersey he won in 2009... not. I don't think anyone is confused if they see someone wearing a trophy jersey: if you're wearing it, you didn't win it!

[@RU4IRIgames]

@@wilfdarr Its not about confusion, its the fact youre wearing something you haven't earned. Similarly as it would be weird for football fans to carry around the World Cup. hahaha. Personally I don't really care, people can wear what they want, I was just pointing out that a national champs jersey is not the only way to support your nationality

[@jockbauer5653]

Caption: it’s been so long since Dan Lloyd did a press-up, his arm warmers look like Nora Batty’s tights

[@DevinLittlefield]

Caption: Dan - “C’mon Ted! I heard the pub is just around the corner...”