Long long socks.

rick_chasey

Was cycling round Richmond park this weekend (and getting royally rinsed by everyone too) and I couldn't help but notice the surprisingly numerous examples of pretty lean looking roadies wearing what can only be describes as REALLY LONG SOCKS, that go right up to just under the knee > a bit like a pair of football socks.


Can I say, as someone who takes satorial efforts on the bike almost seriously as being comfortable on the bike, that it looks ridiculous.


Also - i know you think your black with a bit of white outfit looks cool, but EVERYONE has an outfit like that. C'mon! That goes for all those with a Saxo Bank kit too, even the Swiss Champ kit - especially if, on the day of Paris-Roubaix, you don't understand a bit of Cancellara banter from a guy in a QS top!

MaxwellBygraves

Amen to that!

No idea where this worrying trend has come from

iainment

They'd be compression socks methinks.

Yossie

As above.

Look freakin' ridiculous but do a job some say.

I've never tried them so can't say one way or another, but hey, can only add to the ridiculous look that is full lycra anyway.

rick_chasey

Yossie wrote:

As above.

Look freakin' ridiculous but do a job some say.

I've never tried them so can't say one way or another, but hey, can only add to the ridiculous look that is full lycra anyway.

I'm sh!t hot in the right lycra.

I'm sure it was the compression socks that made the different between me and them :roll:.

Squillinossett

I must say, we drove past a chap in some Skins compression socks to the knee on sunday going at what can only be described as "slow-motion pace"

I have never been so compelled to push a fellow cyclist off his bike as then!

Cubic

I was in the park on Saturday morning and an oldish guy on a Pinarello cruised past me, hands on the tops, saying a cheery hello. He had some white, woolly socks up to mid-shin height.
Was most disheartening as I was in 'time-trial' mode at the time.

rick_chasey

Cubic wrote:

I was in the park on Saturday morning and an oldish guy on a Pinarello cruised past me, hands on the tops, saying a cheery hello. He had some white, woolly socks up to mid-shin height.
Was most disheartening as I was in 'time-trial' mode at the time.

Haha, a common occurance for me.

Recon he sprinted up to get to you and held it all in just for the cheer wave before busting a gut to get out of sight where he recover for a bout 20 mins?

Ollieda

Are not the point of compression socks to help prevent injury and therefore boost performance by helping you go longer, as opposed to increasing your performance levels such as pace?

At least thats what i thought in regards to compression socks for running, idea is that the compression avoids things like shin splints setting in?

nevman

Nah-pull em up when its cold and down when its sunny-perfect for our climes and often seen in France where such things matter.
Just get the right pair,not some manky footy socks and match the shoe colour.Simple.

Pross

I blame Paula Radcliffe for starting this (and Wiggle obviously - she probably bought them from there!)

fluff.

Didn't Lance Armstrong start this thing off in the peleton?
They look naff, and are probably more use to athletes likely to suffer impact type injuries, runners/ jumpers. And if you're wearing them to keep your legs warm, what about your poor knees?

Sirius631

N'ah, Lances were just longish black Nike socks. Were these compression socks or calf guards? I only were my calf guards with 3/4 bib knicks, under longs or when time trialling.

jim453

Rick Chasey wrote:

Was cycling round Richmond park this weekend (and getting royally rinsed by everyone too) and I couldn't help but notice the surprisingly numerous examples of pretty lean looking roadies wearing what can only be describes as REALLY LONG SOCKS, that go right up to just under the knee > a bit like a pair of football socks.


Can I say, as someone who takes satorial efforts on the bike almost seriously as being comfortable on the bike, that it looks ridiculous.


Also - i know you think your black with a bit of white outfit looks cool, but EVERYONE has an outfit like that. C'mon! That goes for all those with a Saxo Bank kit too, even the Swiss Champ kit - especially if, on the day of Paris-Roubaix, you don't understand a bit of Cancellara banter from a guy in a QS top!

If you like. Feel better?

And I don't have a black outfit with a little bit of white.

Are you the Chief Constable of the fashion police?

Please list what constitutes acceptable cycling apparel so we can all set about the task of looking exactly like you.

Cleat Eastwood

I wear one of these jerseys. Sign of breeding you know

jim453

That's black with a little bit of white.

You sheep.

I'm waiting for Rick to tell me what I'm allowed to wear. I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep.