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1. Black socks. Sorry guys, if you ride on skinny wheels, your cycling socks have to be white. No idea why-they just do. And long socks are plain wrong too. Want to know the real reason the French booed Armstrong? His long socks. Oh, and don't even think about wearing no socks at all.
2. Bandanas. They work if you're Pantani or a real pirate. If you're not (and let's face it, you're not) then stick to a good old cycling cap, preferably worn high on the head or back to front (with the peak flipped up, of course).
3. Unsightly gaps. Never, ever let a gap appear between arm warmer and jersey sleeve. If an Italian or French rider saw you, they'd die laughing. A gap between knee warmer and shorts is even worse.
4. Under-dressing. Take every opportunity to add a layer or two. In Europe, serious riders wear tights and full gloves until the tarmac melts. Of course, when you do peel them off you have to display a deep tan. Tricky, that one...
5. Non-bibs. "But they're so much more practical." Sorry, that doesn't matter. Drawstring shorts are worse than hairy legs and instantly mark you as a beginner.
6. Visors on helmets. See 1. Definitely beyond the pale.
7. Booties without tights. It's wet but not that cold outside so you figure maybe three-quarter-length bibs and overshoes will be alright? They won't. You'll look like Asterix the Gaul. Of course, a nice pair of Lycra racing oversocks look great: pointless but very pro.
8. Sleeveless jerseys. No, no, no. It may be 100 degrees but unless your ride involves a swim and run, your jersey must have sleeves. It's a rule.
9. Pictures on jerseys. Don't laugh, they exist. But shouldn't. Didn't you know road racing is a serious business?
10. Pro team kit. Avoid team kit unless you're under 20 or have a team issue bike and legs to match. There's much better clothing out there.
1. Black socks. Sorry guys, if you ride on skinny wheels, your cycling socks have to be white. No idea why-they just do. And long socks are plain wrong too. Want to know the real reason the French booed Armstrong? His long socks. Oh, and don't even think about wearing no socks at all.
2. Bandanas. They work if you're Pantani or a real pirate. If you're not (and let's face it, you're not) then stick to a good old cycling cap, preferably worn high on the head or back to front (with the peak flipped up, of course).
3. Unsightly gaps. Never, ever let a gap appear between arm warmer and jersey sleeve. If an Italian or French rider saw you, they'd die laughing. A gap between knee warmer and shorts is even worse.
4. Under-dressing. Take every opportunity to add a layer or two. In Europe, serious riders wear tights and full gloves until the tarmac melts. Of course, when you do peel them off you have to display a deep tan. Tricky, that one...
5. Non-bibs. "But they're so much more practical." Sorry, that doesn't matter. Drawstring shorts are worse than hairy legs and instantly mark you as a beginner.
6. Visors on helmets. See 1. Definitely beyond the pale.
7. Booties without tights. It's wet but not that cold outside so you figure maybe three-quarter-length bibs and overshoes will be alright? They won't. You'll look like Asterix the Gaul. Of course, a nice pair of Lycra racing oversocks look great: pointless but very pro.
8. Sleeveless jerseys. No, no, no. It may be 100 degrees but unless your ride involves a swim and run, your jersey must have sleeves. It's a rule.
9. Pictures on jerseys. Don't laugh, they exist. But shouldn't. Didn't you know road racing is a serious business?
10. Pro team kit. Avoid team kit unless you're under 20 or have a team issue bike and legs to match. There's much better clothing out there.
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