Lance & his dress code

Being around here for a while I have read many debates about Armstrong, his personality, tactics and the whole doping debate.
I have experienced good arguments both pro and con. It seems that many love and adore him and other revile his very name. I have been confused at times beacuse I was unable to separate his habits from others cyclist that seem to go unnoticed
This confused me for a time until I discovered a clue and one that was so obvious I couldn't beleive I missed it for so long.
It is now obvious that some people hate his black socks while others seem to ignore this radical fashion statement.
It's not Armstrong you hate,it's his socks!

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Dope,when training and talent just aren't enough.

Wasn't this years 'black helmet' something to do with Livestrong?

True

LOL.. those socks ARE fairly ugly.

He needs Franco Pelizotti for sartorial elegance advice, I think.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

The Liverpool FC 80's 'perm, the splendid KOM 'body suit' with matching polka dot bike - Pellizotti is exceptionally well turned out. The italians are always the snappiest dressers in the peleton. 'Cippo' leading the pack of course

Hey, I wear and perfer black socks. Looks great with my silver Lake shoes. Then again, I like Lance too....

His hair is too ghey for my liking

Hey Franco had his kid with him on the podium.
Not that this doesn't mean he's not, ghey, as you put it.

I like Franco's style ............ok the Eric Vanderaarden hairstyle doesn't really suit the noughties, but the man has spades of sartorial elegance!

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

I tend to agree.

the Italians are very natty dressers.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

Or maybe Mario Cipollini!

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Rebellion with no point or purpose is worse than conformity.

Curtis Harnett was a snazzy dresser as well as being damned fast on the track - but then again he was reputed to pack fudge in his spare time so the mad dressing skillz were to be expected. I sometimes wonder if that's the case with the the guys that put too much time and effort into looking good when you're going to be on the bike for 7 hours in the great outdoors...

... besides those are Lances' Hematology Socks - they turn white when his hematocrit level goes about 50%.

The black socks are horrific. They remind me of my dad.

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This stuff is just crap...Hitchy

lol!

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This stuff is just crap...Hitchy

Who could ever forget this stylish look?

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Rebellion with no point or purpose is worse than conformity.