Starry nights Posted July 26, 2010 Share Was going to pitch at my first race at Voortrekker Monument on the 7th in short sleeve shirt - thanks for the warning - or will it be allowed there!? Yours truly tjop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted July 26, 2010 Share You shouldn't really worry about what people think - I just cringe when i see guys (or girls) wearing them. Once saw someone who came off hard, their shoulders were shredded - no sleeves, no protection... EINA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted July 26, 2010 Share If he beats you lodge a complaint. I like cycling in a vest but won't race in one in case i crash....a shirt covers a little more flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted July 26, 2010 Share Normally seen on MTB'rs with bar ends on riser bars Think I'm going to start a new thread and ask why this is such a no no.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMort Posted July 26, 2010 Share Pic link from last year's Spring League Taalmonument Hill Climb .. http://torquepics.co.za/SubVets_Vets_Master__g94-_p3834.html I thinks it's Bobby Karlhuber, but stand to be corrected. Always see him dressed the same in the vets bunch though. The dress sense doesn't faze me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted July 26, 2010 Share I've seen many guys wearing sleeveless in races, so if it's a law somebody is turning a blind eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMort Posted July 26, 2010 Share It's only an issue if you're racing in a licenced category. Fandacious is right about it being a UCI rule in this respect. You can pretty much dress as you like in the fun ride categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaShadow Posted July 26, 2010 Share So, other than the fact that some people don't LIKE it, why is it not allowed? I have never been a person to follow fashion anyway (I don't shave my legs either). I use a sleeveless shirt for AR racing. I find it comfortable and ehm... cooler (as in not as warm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 26, 2010 Share I would say it is not nice to see 190 mens' armpit hair flapping in the wind. And imaging the spray on the team cars behind the peloton. Imagine the race director with a face full of armpit sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted July 26, 2010 Share In the riders briefing at the Nissan Diamond rush they mentioned UCI regs and sleeveless tops (still don`t know why though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted July 26, 2010 Share I was pulled over by CSA officials in a race back in 2002 and got a lambasting for waring sleeveless. Wanted to fine me some Swiss Franks but I talked them out of it...... To the question WHY this was a rule and not allowed.........: You are more protected with a sleeved shirt than with a sleeveless.I almost laughed but realised that will cause the fine to come into play again.... Smile and walk away....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted July 26, 2010 Share I would go sleeveless... Can't wait for the day when it is okay to bear my "illegal arms" in public... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted July 26, 2010 Share I would say it is not nice to see 190 mens' armpit hair flapping in the wind. And imaging the spray on the team cars behind the peloton. Imagine the race director with a face full of armpit sweat. ewwwwww, that is such a gross mental image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMort Posted July 26, 2010 Share The UCI sleeveless rule applies to both road and mtb licenced races. I'm not sure why, probably a dated 'image thing' for the sport, but couldn't be bothered to find out, nor argue it's merits with the race comm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaShadow Posted July 26, 2010 Share If it is about safety, for those unexpected ground introductions, then surely UCI should also regulate the type of material, make up, length etc. a sleeve should be. Otherwise it is just a power hungry few forcing their will on the majority. I don't see those little sleevies doing anything safety wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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