The Kits Are Alright

 The 2011 kits are in and it is a mixed bag this year.  We have some decent kits, a few "meh's", and a few "WTF?!".  Here is what I have been able to find so far....

I like the change for this year - this kit won't be hot in the summer sun at all!

Team Leopard - no spots, no fur - not a billboard either.
Now if he could just learn how to fix a chain...

I liked last years HTC kit...this is a bit of a departure.
I guess we will have to see how it looks on the podium.

Not bad.

Seriously?  This is brutal...I did find a pic of the jersey designer
so I think I found the inspiration...

Euskatel graphic artist Herman VonShite

Not so bad....

Meh.

Dude - you git a little poo on your jersey...

zzzzzzzzz....boring

I am surprised the Eagle is not clawing the eyes out of the Schleck's.
Maybe next year just a giant, scary pic of Riis head on the jersey?

Meh.

Meh.

This jersey is brought to you by the letter R...
Better than last year...but last years REALLY sucked.

You may be fast but you are still riding for  Borat...

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea
Yeah, Pepto Bismol.

Jersey is fine...WORST lid ever...someone put a helmet on
Wiggins please!!

Team Sky kit...okay.
Team Sky support car...RAD!

Do You Want the Good News Or The Bad News?

Lot's going on in the world of cycling right now. While most teams are getting their first look at new rosters, bikes, and kits, one team might be looking for a new gig.  Rumor has it the major financial backer for  Pegasus Sports has closed the wallet for good - no Continental licence = no dough.  Watch for the riders to start jumping ship.

Hey Pat...pull my finger...

***Update - Pegasus may have a new sponsor - deet's to follow!****

Maybe one or two Pegasus'..Pegasi...Pegagsuses...whatever...can replace Alberto.  UCI president and all around happy Irishman, Pat McQuaid, has said that El Pistolero will have to wait until 2011 before a decision is made.  Great, this means I can split my media time between Prince William getting hitched and Alberto threatening to quit if he is found guilty.  Where is Cipo when you need him...oh wait...Cipo cropped up this last week and he apparently thinks that modern cycling is lacking machismo.  After watching Schlek and Contator hugging their way through the TDF I tend to agree.  We need more gladiators...

 Cipo would have shot for the double leg and finished with the ground and pound... 

On the flip side, Canada's own Team Spidertech Powered By Planet Energy became our nation's first Pro Continental team.  With the Continental status comes the opportunity to race more in Europe which should be a huge benefit to the team.   It has been noted that Spidertech will still be racing at the major North American events such as the Tour of California, Utah , and some of the Canadian ProTeam races. With lot's of young talent and Steve Bauer at the helm, the future looks bright!

Great White Hope!

How about the Luxembourg Cycling project unveiling the team name...Team Leopard?  How about Team Panda or Team Fluffy Duck?  I am relatively new to the cycling game but some of the team names are pretty weak.  Now I get that the team name is reflective of the ownership or major sponsor and Team Leopard comes from the management company run by Bryan Nygaard who initially formed the team but Leopard... really? Next your gonna tell me their kit will be spotted animal prints...

Until next time, stay warm and keep the rubber side down!