Track Racing and tucking in

[ViaPagliano]

I've not kept a great account of this, but it seems like for the multi-day track races (like a madison), the racers have to tuck their shirts into their shorts.

Why not wear bib shorts? Skin suits?

Is this just a traditional thing?

 

[brianf7]

I put my skin suit on first race after Christmas got the zipp up but Oh dear thought better change it but then again the club handicapper may take pitty on me and give me an easy ride.

 

[runninboy]

I thought this was a thread about English track racers and their eating habits
my bad

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Because the shirts are from the organizer (with their sponsors), the shorts from the team?
Often pairs from 2 different teams -> same shirts, different shorts.

Just more convenient, i guess...

 

[Hugh Januss]

I've not kept a great account of this, but it seems like for the multi-day track races (like a madison), the racers have to tuck their shirts into their shorts.

Why not wear bib shorts? Skin suits?

Is this just a traditional thing?

Maybe it goes back to the old days of Madison racing when handslings were against the rules and everyone used a "jamming tool" (about the size and shape of a very modest dildo, but usually made of a rolled up washcloth wrapped in duct tape) tucked into a pocket on the left hip of their reinforced wool shorts. The rider going out would grab this and sling his partner into the race. Teammates wore matching jerseys and everyone wore the same black wool shorts. Please don't ask me how I know.

Edit: Buffalo Soldier probably got it right.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Who should make the skinsuits? The organizer? The private teams? So a different skinsuit for every race?

This + couples are often formed not long before the race (in case of injuresies even changed during) -> so no time for making skinsuits.

 

[barn yard]

its just the way things are done in 6 day racing

 

[Vegan Dave]

Because the shirts are from the organizer (with their sponsors), the shorts from the team?
Often pairs from 2 different teams -> same shirts, different shorts.

Exactly, the organizers provide sponsored jerseys for each of the teams, so they'll be wearing jerseys and shorts instead of skinsuits.

Riders will likely ride in shorts from the team they actually belong to.

 

[ViaPagliano]

Exactly, the organizers provide sponsored jerseys for each of the teams, so they'll be wearing jerseys and shorts instead of skinsuits.

Riders will likely ride in shorts from the team they actually belong to.

Awesome - thanks for the answers!