ubuntu-cyclists team mailing list archive

[Richard JOHNSON <nixternal@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 09:56:44PM +0200, Morten Kjeldgaard wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Just picked up my new carbon racer today in smashing white, black and  
> red, fitted with an Ultegra SL group and Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels. Took a 
> short ride right away, and it was just beautiful! The bike responds  
> immediately, the ride is light and the frame is nice and rigid like I  
> prefer, and a new bike is so... whoaa!  :-)

What did you get? Me, I am a Trek guy, so I have a couple of Madones, a 1.2
road bike, and a 7.3FX commuter/fitness bike. I am an avid racer, though I
do suck and have been recently involved with getting taken out by other
riders. Lost a Madone last month in a race and I am still recovering from
the crash today.

> So, to celebrate, I decided to merge two of my interests and join Ubuntu 
> Cyclists. Hello there!

Welcome, awesome that we have another one!

> Here's something I thought about: many webshops for cyclists offer the  
> production of cycling outfit for teams. You simply (I think) upload your 
> design and place the order.

I recommend Voler/Velowear as they provide the jerseys and bibs for the
team I ride on. They are awesome quality and by far some of my favorite
chamois next to Assos of course :) Voler does custom uniforms on the cheap.
I pay $110 for a complete racing set, 1 bib and 1 jersey, through the team,
and I am guessing it would be that same exact price. Typically it is $45 to
$55 for a custom jersey if enough are ordered, and $55 to $65 for a killer
set of matching bibs. They are also international as they provide the team
kits for many pro teams including UCI teams.

> I'd *love* to ride in a jersey with the Ubuntu logo on the front and  
> back, wouldn't you? I see there are 214 members of this group as of  
> today, so we might be able to get a good price. Whattayathink? Perhaps  
> if we promise to buy N jerseys, Canonical's webstore might step in and  
> help?

I asked about this actually at the UDS in Mt. View, as Canonical has a few
cyclists as well, and they all wanted it. So maybe if we push enough we can
win :)

Also, we have created a team on http://www.mapmyride.com for us, so you can
map your rides and document your training. It is by far one of my favorite
websites out there. Also, racers like to hang out on
http://www.bikeforums.net.

Once again, welcome! Now get out there and race!

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