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February 19, 2007 / Monday
Hooray, Cycling Jerseys!
Even though I started mountain biking last April, I've been uncharacteristically holding off on buying bike jerseys. (Hold off on gear? Who am I?) At first, I figured I didn't need them. Eventually, I figured it wouldn't hurt to have some, but couldn't find anything cool, silly, and/or exciting enough. In addition, my choice of jerseys was limited, since I wanted only sleeveless jerseys. (The biker's tan from my shorts is bad enough; I don't want funny lines on my arms, too.) But with the addition of a road bike, I figured it was finally time to look the part.
I'd already deemed the jersey selection at REI and Sports Basement too boring, and those at local bike shops too small. Today, Aaron and I headed to the Pearl Izumi store at the Gilroy outlets. I tried on a few jerseys and selected two: a Lucky Charms jersey for the road and a Rocket Girl jersey for the mountain. Jersey silliness, woohoo!
I also tried on a bunch of clothing at various outlet stores. I'm in the market for some funky just-below-the-knee capris, and found a few with some cute patterns and stitching. Unfortunately, they all looked and felt funny on me, since it seems they were cut for people with big bellies and muscleless thighs. I also had trouble with shirts being too tight in the shoulder and too baggy around the waist. What the hell? I need to get out of shape to find something comfortable to wear? If anything, it should be the other way around to encourage people to get their asses off the couch!
Cycling gear fits me, at least. Silly jerseys and padded spandex shorts, thanks for being there for me.
February 19, 2007 11:02 PM | Bicycle
Comments
I have the same problem finding clothes that fit. Stupid tight arm holes and shoulders and thighs and baggy waists. Grr.
Let me know if you ever find a brand/store/line that fits and I will also buy them and love you forever.
Posted by: carolyn at February 20, 2007 07:52 AM