gummibear Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 3 weeks of the Tour and not one Pro wearing them?So do they onnly help for running then?
bontie Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 They only look cool to tri folk, and matches an Mdot tattoo...For the rest it looks k@k. I think I saw a couple of guys wearing compression gear on the podium though?
Cycho Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 From what i have been told they are banned during racing? - Had hassles racing in a pair before, but no-one could tell me why!
Witkop Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 UCI rules forbid them. When Cippo tried to wear a full length body suit, the UCI insisted that he cut them off at 4 finers above the knee, and the socks were only allowed to go up 4 fingers above the shoe, ie just short of the calf muscle. Also answering why Euro pros wear their socks the way they do.
Big Ed Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 3 weeks of the Tour and not one Pro wearing them?So do they onnly help for running then?Same reason you don't see the world's top runners (Kenyans & Ethiopeans) wearing them during big city marathons. They have no benefit during races, just adds weight. They also look very silly!!!!
Guest agteros Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 Compression socks help to prevent blood pooling in your lower legs, as well as with varicose veins
Minion Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 http://www.joefrielsblog.com/2011/02/an-update-on-compression-clothing.html The current research doesn't show any real benefit from wearing compression clothing while riding, but it does show some possible recovery benefits from wearing it afterwards.
Yang Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 What were the black tights that Andy Schleck was wearing the other day on the podium if not compression tights??? I got a pair of full leg compression tights before the Panorama and wore them at the end of each day at the Sani. Do they work- don't know. Are they cool- don't care ( but I will not be seen in those ridiculous compression socks).
MariusL Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Because pro cyclists are swayed by tri "gimmicks"...
AndreZA Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 same reason thy dont wear powerbands That's no maybe.
Minion Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) What were the black tights that Andy Schleck was wearing the other day on the podium if not compression tights?They were. I'd say all of the riders wear them for recovery after the ride. They're different to compression socks, though, which seem to be a fad among triathletes during a race. Edited July 25, 2011 by Edman
TitusTi Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 One of the World Cup mtb teams fines their riders for being seen in compression gear, they're fined becasue they look stupid and by extension make the rest of their team look dumb, good rule I say.
Garfield2010 Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 They help reduce the friction on your muscles during running - which means you dont get FUBAR sore after 25km's. Cycling action is smooth so there is no vibration. One's calves also tend to get very stiff late during a marathon. Dont judge/comment on stuff you dont know. PS:- The Kenyans run 30km's + a day on average so they dont need them. I only run 40km's once a year and that is in IM. Compression socks work and thats the end of that. Before commenting, please go buy a pair of ZOOT socks. Then run 30km's without them and a week later with them (or the other way around) Then write a race report
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