Summer is just around the corner; the weather is perfect almost everyday. To your arm warmers, knee/leg warmers, and cold-weather gloves: see you next winter! You're ready to hit the pool or the beach, but then you notice that your tan lines are getting more defined; on the arms, thighs and ankles, maybe even around your eyes.
Do you, a) rock the tan lines with pride, or b) go to the nearest tanning salon to eliminate those tan lines? If you picked a), great job. According to
OREC, "
5. A prominent line where one’s kit ends and where one’s deep tan begins is essential to one's image. Artificial tanning is BANNED. The tan shall reflect the level of training commitment". If it means getting weird looks from people around you, so be it – they're just jealous.
 |
| "Steve Morabito [...] displays the tan lines worn by most full-time pro cyclists." - Cyclingnews |
 |
| Michael Barry's short tan. Feel free to say "GOD DAMN!" |
Some cyclists roll up their sleeves to get rid of their tan lines, but that is like throwing away months of training. Contrary to popular belief, tan lines do make you faster!
 |
| Except for Mario Cipollini, he can do whatever he wants. |
So keep the tan lines, because you'll miss them when winter comes around. It's a great pissing contest among your cycling buddies (besides who has the most expensive bike), and something cool to show off to your non-cycling friends.
p/s: check out this
stylin' t-shirt, you should get one.
No comments:
Post a Comment