OT Michigan Cycling Public Kit Order Ends Friday
Hello everyone, I normally wouldn't post something like this, but I had received questions in the past about how to obtain an official Michigan Cycling kit (not one of those cheap knockoffs available in stores). The team's kit order is currently public and will live until Friday. Here is a bit about the order, copied from the team's facebook page. I'm no longer with the team, but I am a former vice president and would be glad to direct any questions to the current regime.
Michigan Alumni, Parents and Friends!
Want to show off your Michigan pride when you ride? Well now is your chance! We are doing a team jersey order and would like to offer all of you the opportunity to order official Michigan Cycling Team kit.
The store will only be open until February 12th, so don't miss out. Please email me if you have questions.
Go to this link to create and account and place your order:
http://www.primalcustompro.com/NewTeamMemberCreate.aspx…
This link is open to anyone who wants to order, please pass it around to anyone who may be interested. A portion of the proceeds from every order goes directly to the team, so thank you in advance for your support. If you are interested in making an additional donation to the team, please email [email protected].
A few notes:
1) Delivery: your items should show up by mid April. We will let you know if anything changes.
2) Minimums: We, as a team/alumni community, must order collectively a minimum of 10 pieces for each item of clothing (i.e. vests, women's jerseys, arm warmers etc.). If you order an item, and we don't end up meeting minimums, it won't be ordered and you will be automatically refunded.
February 10th, 2016 at 5:23 PM ^
The blue jerseys are the official ones that the team will race in this spring. The maize kits are a new alternative option for this year to add a little flavor to your training.
February 10th, 2016 at 5:32 PM ^
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February 10th, 2016 at 8:32 PM ^
Raptor, I've been in the market for a cycling helmet in the mold of the football helmets. Any leads on anything like that? How about the official cycling team helmets or something like them? Thanks for your help and for providing this link!
February 10th, 2016 at 9:01 PM ^
As awesome as that would be, I don't know where you'd find that without getting it done custom. The team doesn't really have an official helmet/shoes/bike/etc as everyone pretty much just rolls with what works best for them. The jerseys/bibs/arm warmers are pretty much all we have in the way of official equipment.
February 12th, 2016 at 1:15 PM ^
I did my own winged bike helmet several years ago with detailing tape and a couple of cans of modeling spray paint. Spray down the front of the helmet (along with the visor if applicable) with yellow, wait for it to dry, then tape off the part that needs to remain yellow and overspray with dark blue. Finish with a clearcoat if you wish. The next version I do will be with an airbrush and I assume it'll look a lot more polished.
February 10th, 2016 at 5:30 PM ^
But I assume I would be run over training in Columbus.
February 10th, 2016 at 8:02 PM ^
February 10th, 2016 at 8:32 PM ^
in Arizona; and no one in our peloton of a dozen or so were wearing any M kit. "FAN4OSU" in a red GMC Yukon, pray I don't ever see your car parked somewhere...
February 10th, 2016 at 5:30 PM ^
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February 10th, 2016 at 5:39 PM ^
I think WD should wear this to work.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:21 AM ^
What, you're assuming he doesn't already????
February 10th, 2016 at 5:37 PM ^
Awesome - thanks for the post. Is there an option for shorts/pants? And when you say cheap knockoffs...are you referring to the ones for sale in the MDen, currently? I specifically avoided them because they felt low quality but was curious if those were different than this kit.
EDIT: Went through the signups and saw the order options. Still curious about how these differ in quality from the MDen ones, though, if anyone can speak to it!
February 10th, 2016 at 5:36 PM ^
February 10th, 2016 at 5:52 PM ^
I'll pass that info along, maybe something like that can make it into the next kit order. The team is primarily road riders though, so meeting minumums may be a potential hurdle to overcome.
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February 10th, 2016 at 5:38 PM ^
This is pretty nice. I have a knock off that is not as nice, but which I am proud to wear. With a winged-helmet. While riding, coming towards me, I saw a fella in what I think was a proper kit also with the winged-helmet. We gave each other high-fives as we passed each other.
The kicker is that this happened in South Korea. Leaders and the best.
February 10th, 2016 at 8:21 PM ^
That is indeed awesome. Can I ask whether you are a regular cyclist (presumably road) or do you know any fellow Wolverine cyclists in S.Korea? I recently got into road cycling and so far I am loving it. With the plan of relocating to HK this Summer, I may be able to bring my bike when I'm visitng my family in Seoul. Would be great to ride with some UM alums/fans while back at home.
February 10th, 2016 at 5:46 PM ^
Fantastic... Just ordered a pair of shorts and 2 tops (short and long sleeve). Cheers. They look really sharp.
February 10th, 2016 at 5:55 PM ^
KIDDING guys. Sarcasm. Stay safe out there
February 10th, 2016 at 7:38 PM ^
Oh well, here's the link:
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February 10th, 2016 at 6:22 PM ^
February 10th, 2016 at 7:06 PM ^
I was just searching the online stores for Michigan cycling kits last weekend! I am really glad I didn't buy some cheap knockoff.
Ordered a bib and both racing tops. I might buckle and buy more stuff before Friday. Is there not enough demand for gloves? Would love those!
See y'all out on the road sometime.
Go Blue! (no longer in Singapore)
February 10th, 2016 at 11:53 PM ^
isnt cheap.
February 10th, 2016 at 7:08 PM ^
February 10th, 2016 at 7:56 PM ^
Thanks very much for posting this information for everyone. I've purchased gear through the team three times previously - including the most recent offering - and have never been disappointed.
Always happy to display the block M here in Pennsylvania.
February 10th, 2016 at 8:09 PM ^
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February 10th, 2016 at 8:24 PM ^
I'm not sure, I don't have access to that kind of information. However, for the jerseys I don't think it should be a problem. Usually the smaller accessory items are the things more at risk. for not meeting minimums.
February 10th, 2016 at 9:28 PM ^
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February 11th, 2016 at 9:59 AM ^
I emailed their customer service as well. Asked them if the items I ordered don't hit the quota if they could switch my order to a different item/color. I'd much rather end up with a 2nd choice color than nothing at all.
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February 10th, 2016 at 11:54 PM ^
of an overpass count as a mountain stage win?
February 10th, 2016 at 9:34 PM ^
I'll soon be out on the roads in the biking capital of the US, Boulder, CO. I no longer race but....
Go Blue!
February 10th, 2016 at 9:58 PM ^
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February 11th, 2016 at 1:12 AM ^
thanks. i ordered a wind jacket.
February 11th, 2016 at 6:03 AM ^
Thanks so much for posting Raptor. The jersey is awesome and I have been looking for bibs for what seems like forever!
February 11th, 2016 at 8:54 AM ^
I'm a bit of a fatass, 40 inch waist and whatnot. I didn't see any sizing info on the site you linked, can you share that with us?
February 11th, 2016 at 9:42 AM ^
Link to the fit guide is on the first page after you log into the team store:
"For any questions about sizing, please see our sizing chart."
February 11th, 2016 at 10:51 AM ^
Don't know how I missed it, thanks.
February 11th, 2016 at 12:08 PM ^
I missed it initially, as well. I was too focused on getting right to the cool designs, apparently.
February 11th, 2016 at 9:38 AM ^
Thanks for posting this! I've been looking for something like this for a long time, especially since I missed out on the last opportunity. Ordered the race jersey and bibs in maize.