and the winner is…

with 31% of the vote.  it was pretty close though, but this design seemed to stay ahead pretty much from the start.  we will start talking to the  iron horse clothing guys and get something underway soon.  keep an eye on the blog and we will open up orders once we can confirm the price.

get your kit order in quickly.  we will shut off the order early on thursday morning (real early like 4:00am) as we intend to get cannibal the final numbers on thursday morning.

remember it will be 6 months till we do another order so get your winter stuff now.

this is also the only time we will be offering the discounted garments to those that already have the current kit.

the order currently sits at in excess of $40,000 and includes over 150 sets of  jerseys and knicks.  this means that it is already four times bigger than our normal order.  don’t miss out on being part of the club.

at last.  after a number of hold-ups we are finally live with the ordering of the new kit.

orders can be made through the team kit page and there are links at the top to the online shop.

there are two shops and it is important that you know what each is for.

the first shop is the “full price shop” while the second is the “discount shop”

the “discount shop” is for those that have previously purchased garments in the old design.  these people are eligible to get 1 of each garment type that they have previously purchased.  this is subsidised by the new kit sponsors in order to get the new logo’s out to the public as quick as possible.

basically it works as follows –

• if you have 1 jersey, 1 knicks, 1 vest you can get 1 discounted jersey, 1 discounted knicks and 1 discounted vest.
• if you have 7 jerseys you can get 1 discounted jersey.
• if you have 2 jerseys and want 2 new ones, you can buy 1 discounted jersey and 1 full-price jersey.
• all previous items (except arms, knees & undergarments) are available on discount.

the “full price shop” is for everyone else and any extra garments that people want.

there is also a new long sleeve jersey that is lined for winter use.  this saves you wearing an undergarment, jersey and jacket.

ordering this year is even easier than before. 

firstly you need to register on the top right just like you need to do to be able to add comments to the blog.  if you already have access, then login as per normal. 

basically you select the garments you want in the size you want (note that there are women’s sizes and there is a size chart at the bottom of the page) and add it to the cart.  you can continue shopping and add more item before heading to checkout.  if you want more than one of a particular size of garment, then you can update the number at the checkout.

once you are happy with your selection, you can add your details and click the “make purchase” button.  this will take you to paypal where you can pay in either of 2 ways.  firstly, if you have a paypal account you can pay using that.  secondly, you can use your credit card to pay via paypal.  put in all your details and you are right to go.  paypal will then email you a confirmation of payment and the online store will also verify that your order has gone in.

orders are to be open for 2 weeks with the order being sent off on the 24th of january.

thanks to all those that helped out in getting this up and running.

ok, so i haven’t really wanted to do this, but the options are available if we want.  the group seems to be split as to the merits of a black vs white kit.  hot vs cold.  safe vs unsafe.  i for one think the black kit looks good.  as for the heat factor, when someone comments “you look hot in that”, take it as a compliment. 

the group also looks awesome when everyone is wearing the same kit.  when we get a good roll through happening in a cyclo-sportif and everyone is in the same kit, it really feels like a team no matter how crap we are.  when the bigger groups roll around the river and the majority are in the same kit, you really sit up and take notice as it shows some form of group unity.  remember all this when you make your comments.

so anyway, we are never going to please everyone, but there may be a compromise rather than everyone being told that they have to wear the same thing.  glenn parker south have two kits made up.  a black version and a white version.  we can do this if we get the numbers to support it.  basically it would work like this.  a white kit would be available in the following items – jersey, knicks/bibs, summer arms.  the black version would be available in the following items – jersey, knicks/bibs, vest, jacket, winter arms, knee warmers, sleeveless, skinsuits, trisuits & long sleeve jersey.  basically, the white kit would be the summer “fun in the sun” kit but the black kit would be the main kit.  this means that black will be the race kit if you are thinking of/intending to race in the future.  both carry the same sponsors and have the same basic design concept.  also remember the gloves and booties have been made to match the black kit (black hexagons).

so, comments please. 

i have lightened up the top of the back and am going to talk to cannibal about the possibility of reflective strips.

comments welcome.

attached is the latest mock-up for the spr kit.  we are still chasing a couple of sponsors for the bum and sides and as with the rest of the sponsorship, this is a 2 year deal with a specified amount per year.  once we have secured these 2 spots, we can get a run of kit going. 

the sponsorship money will go towards subsidising new kit for those that already have it.  this is to get the new logo’s out there and reduce the amount of different kit on the streets.  this means that if you already have a jersey (or more than one) then you can get 1 at a reduced price.  for any knicks, jacket, vest, skinsuit, trisuit that you have, you are then elegible to get a new one at a reduced price.  basically everything except the arms, knees and undershirts.

there are lots of people that have joined us since our last run that are also after kit and they will be able to get the new design at the regular price.

so, there are a few things i am after (add to the comments or email).

• any potential sponsors out there that want to be involved.  however, they cannot clash with what we already have (i.e. no bike shops, or coffee shops).  for more details people can email me here.
• feedback as to whether we make the kit available for members only.
• feedback on the design as, after all you are the ones that will be wearing it.  see the video below before making any comments.