[OrRando] Jerseys

Mon Mar 6 08:43:12 PST 2006

I sent this to Michael earlier, but I thought I'd repost it on this thread.

One reason that I like the SIR jerseys is that they are simple. Not too busy
with a bunch of stuff on them. Personally, I'd like 'Oregon Randonneurs'
embroidered on the front and back. With maybe a small 'Innaugural' on the
front and/or back. The layout would look similar to the black example on
this page:
http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/catalog/item/2444695/1889621.htm   With
"Oregon" on the first line, "Randonneurs" on the second line and maybe
"Innaugural" on the third line. That is what I envisioned anyway.

My vote is for embroidery. I think a nice block font would be good for
"Oregon" and then some kind of script for "Randonneurs" and for
"Innaugural".

I'll be ordering one Long Sleeve Shop Jersey (at the very least). Of the
three colors available, I think I'll go with the black. I really like the
idea of the pale orange, but it is only available in the racer cut.

Just my two cents.

Nate

On 3/6/06, Susan France <susanfrance at teleport.com> wrote:
>
> At first I thought no about black... until I saw someone wearing a black
> wool jersey with white lettering. It looked "sharp". It's also the only
> color consistent between racer & club cut. Michael knows I don't like
> bands
> of white across my chest so I'm going with a solid racer l/s... though I'd
> expect most others to be happy with club cut, as they don't care about the
> chest band. I wouldn't mind the club cut if the band was the same color as
> the jersey body.
>
> Lettering...I'm guessing that having different lettering front and back is
> extra. I don't care one way or another whether the jersey is limited
> edition. I'd be happy with just "Oregon Randonneurs" front and back.  Boy,
> you haven't mentioned block or script lettering. I'd go with Script
> embroidery as I already own a block letter jersey... SIRs.
>
> Susan.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com
> > [mailto:orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com]On Behalf Of Michael Rasmussen
> > Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 6:27 AM
> > To: orrando at patch.com
> > Cc: pcyclewear at aol.com
> > Subject: [OrRando] Jerseys
> >
> >
> > Hello everyone!
> >
> > Here's the word to date on a jersey order.
> >
> > We have 10 people who have spoken up indicating interest.  We
> > need a minimum
> > of 12 to place an order.  Keep that in mind as you read the rest of the
> > message.
> >
> > Our chosen vendor is Portland Cyclewear
> http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/
> >
> >     Advantages
> > local business, flexible policies, good quality wool, good
> > reputation for delivering the goods
> >
> >     About the jerseys, quality report by Robert Buschman
> > Australian merino wool, the soft and comfortable stuff.  Medium
> > weight with
> > tightly woven light fibers, good fit (he's a trim guy) and well sewn
> >
> >     Color and Style
> > This is a great benefit of working with Portland Cyclewear.  We
> > get to mix and
> > match.  You want long sleeve racer cut in orange?  You got it.
> > Short sleeve
> > shop style in Royal blue?  It's yours.
> >
> > Shop Style Colors:  Black, Scarlet, Royal Blue
> > Racer Style Colors: Black, Light Orange, Victory Blue
> >
> > Long or short sleeve either way.
> >
> > Aside from fit, one distinction is that shop jerseys all have a white
> > band across the chest.  Racers come with or without the chest band.
> >
> > I suggest, for some consistency here, that we go with Scarlet or
> > Light Orange
> > (like the Merkx/Acore color) for our first order.  But really, it would
> be
> > your jersey, so get what you want.
> >
> > The people who spoke up first are voting on whether we'll go for
> > flocked or
> > embroidered lettering.
> >
> > All jerseys in this order, and this order only, will be inscribed with
> > "Founding Member".
> >
> > Everything I've just written is subject to correction by Portland
> > Cyclewear.
> >
> > OK, I also lied.  We don't have to have 12 people ordering.  But
> > if we do the
> > price drops 20% from the single unit order level.  Which means we
> > go from a
> > well priced jersey to a wonderfully priced jersey.
> >
> > Postscript:  You might consider a purchase at Team Estrogen for the
> woman
> > cyclist in your life.  Another Oregon cycling business, and owner Susan
> > Octenas helped out with information about how to buy cyclewear.
> > http://www.teamestrogen.com
> >
> > Final Word:
> >
> > I'm about to (poor, poor me) leave for vacation in Bali.  You
> > have until March
> > 23rd to make up your mind and commit to being part of the jersey order.
> >
> > How to get on board?
> >   visit http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/ select your style and color
> >   email me with your choices
> >   email a deposit check of $40 to Susan
> >
> > When I return from paddling around in tropical ocean waters we'll
> > sort it out
> > and place the order.
> >
> > --
> >       Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon
> >     Be appropriate && Follow your curiosity
> > http://www.patch.com/words/ or http://fut.patch.com/
> >   The fortune cookie says:
> > Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying
> > of nothing.
> >               -- Redd Foxx
> >
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