Caisse D'Epargne jersey
Lucky Luke
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Is this a no no to wear in Spain ? I've had one a couple of years, just because I liked the design and when I first bought it (before Valverde's ban) riding in mainland Spain I got plenty of (I think) complimentary shouts from other (Spanish) riders. When I went to Majorca this year not only did I see very few people wearing the same top (not many Movistar either for that matter) but I heard one or two comments shouted at me from other riders (which I didn't understand but thought could be non complimentary). Is there a reason for this ,i.e. is Caisse D'Eparne now a disliked brand in Spain since they withdrew from cycling and Valverde got banned, is it coz its so 2009 and totally out of fashion or am I being paranoid ?
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I guess you would care if you kept getting stuff shouted at you...0
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Heavymental wrote:I guess you would care if you kept getting stuff shouted at you...
Probably not so much, maybe if my family or friends were shouting things at me, but randomers on the street don't matter to me.0 -
Why the hell is everyone coming on here asking what clothes they are allowed to wear?
Am I missing out on some social conduct?
Jeez, just wear what the hell you want!0 -
CyclingBantam wrote:Why the hell is everyone coming on here asking what clothes they are allowed to wear?
Am I missing out on some social conduct?
Jeez, just wear what the hell you want!
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Oh, Sorry.
What can I wear tomorrow for my commute?0 -
MountainMonster wrote:Do you actually care what other riders think of your shirt?
I'm not asking for permission or approval about the jersey, I like it and wear it often. I'm just asking whether there is some feeling in Spain against wearing Caisse D'Epargne stuff that I am not aware of.Luke0 -
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, reminder to self - never comment on jersey posts ever again in future. Summer - Dolan Tuono with Sram Force and Dura-Ace 7850 CL Carbon wheels
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lucky luke .unlike the wearing of football shirts which in certain places be somewhat dangerous - bunch of savages , i cant see what diffrence it can make to anyone what cycling kit you have or wear , got exactly the same kit in fact shorts gloves ect because i liked the look , in anyone has a problem with what i wear on my bike they can go rotate 0
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Just thank the lord you weren't wearing a yellow jersey, they would of probably and quite rightly killed you
In all seriousness I'd hazard a guess that you don't look spanish and they were commenting on how they dislike brits wearing such a sacred shirt and that you should go home and purchase a sky top por favor0 -
greasedscotsman wrote:
What, two days running?0 -
CyclingBantam wrote:greasedscotsman wrote:
What, two days running?
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Caisse D'Eparne is a bank, isn't it? Maybe they were expressing their distaste for the current financial situation...?
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pottssteve wrote:Caisse D'Eparne is a bank, isn't it? Maybe they were expressing their distaste for the current financial situation...?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupe_Caisse_d'Epargne
& I've always loved this kit, very eye catching and one I would love to own eventually.0 -
I have the kit and it rocks - Sunday best kit alongside Fassa Bortolo white 'n' blue.
Funk them - wear what you want - see posts passim.
And those who say that you can't wear what you want - funk them as well. Geeks.
If it makes you feel good, then do it.
As per the OP - nope, no idea at all about C D'E partisanship. Sorry.0 -
Dont think thats why they were shouting at you! You sure you werent on the wrong side of the road?
Caisse, especially in the earlier variants with the Mallorca tourist board co sponsoring, are pretty common kits to wear here in Mallorca. Even the Katyushka kits are still pretty popular here despite Toni Colom having been in that team when he got busted for EPO
Next time someone shouts at you just shout "me-cag-en-dieu" back and youll be fine. Fitter....healthier....more productive.....0 -
I saw a whole bunch of people being booed for wearing Caisse D'Eparne gear at the TdF.
At the grand depart there was an English guy at my campsite who was confused after getting the same treatment.0
