I'm still definitely interested. Certainly open to design ideas. I'm anything but creative when it comes that this sort of thing. Did the site say anything about their logo? Or are we looking at just doing something not affiliated with the site and more generic just with a gravel grinding theme?
Im cool with either. I just dont like a lot of sponsored ads plastered all over jerseys in an effort to be a billboard. I like generic feel too. Do you know of a jersey creator site where we can toss ideas out there? I will ask the guys at riding gravel if they want to put a logo on the jersey. Maybe they could host the link to the jerseys on the site or something to generate some interest.
Yeah...I'm cool with the logo...maybe on the shoulder or on the lower back like on the center pocket or something. Otherwise...I agree. Unless you're sponsored then I don't like the ads so much either.
As far as jersey creator sites...for the one I did above I used the custom jersey template option on a site I found doing a search...I think I searched custom bike jersey templates or something like that. It had design options you could pick then you'd change the colors to suit and you could add text or pictures. I can't remember the site but I should be able to find it again and I'm sure there's others too that are easy to work with. Maybe if I have time this evening I can play around with photoshop. Just post up some ideas for elements or font or text you'd like to see on the jersey.
Admin said the argyle pattern was good. I like that too. I was thinking, if we didnt do the sign on the front, what if we had the word "Gravel" written in National Forest service Font? The only thing with the sign is that its a linear photo and the zipper would dominate the sign. What if we did "RidingGravel.com" on the side panels instead of a logo? Its subdued and out of the way, but still giving props? Another option below. It was eclipse cycling I used. I found that pattern there.
I really like the National Forest font idea but I've looked and searched and it seems that there isn't an actual digital font that I can download...not that I've found yet anyways.
Here's another quickie I did in photoshop. I'm liking the bright colors and retro feel. Not 100% on the font though.
http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Brody.htm
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Im still digging the argyle jersey. Just don't see it on a lot of things. Put the words Gravel across the front and then RidingGravel.com on the side panels?
Spoke to admin (GuitarTed) via FB. He is gonna let Ben (other admin) know and see what he thinks. If the admins want to set up the account via podiumwear I am ok with that if everyone else is to keep it out of the hands of one individual.
I think it would be important to keep the integrity of nubster's design intact as much as possible with any changes needing to be made a collective effort. Just my .02 It looks nice and its different than what you normally see.
Lets make this jersey a reality!
For Reference, a sizing chart is linked. I know I would like Bronze sizing, but for a fitter cut Gold/Silver is the best bet. I dont think there is a minimum per cut, but just the design. So this appeals to everyone (including clydes like me) and those trimmer guys
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\nWe're still trying to figure out what for the back. Shipping would be easy through podiumwears team store since they would ship out the order. We're waiting to see what the admins think to determine if this is something they can get behind to promote the site. If it is, we would let them administer it to keep it honest.
"The complete team order will be shipped via Fedex to one address (as specified by you). Included with this shipment will be a full summary of individual orders, including name, sizes and quantities, for ease in distribution. We also offer a "drop ship" service that allows apparel items to be sent directly to individual team members at an additional cost. Contact us for more information on the drop ship storefront service. Some restrictions apply."
A store front can also be setup to allow folks a chance to order direct.
And as far as the single word "Gravel" across the front...certainly offer up suggestions on that as well. Since this is a gravel riding jersey it seems to be the simplest way to convey the idea but I for one am definitely open to suggestions...different work, phrase, logo...whatever. This is a join project so the more ideas the better jersey we can create and possibly even have several jersey options or a new jersey each year.
Here's a quick edit of the argyle jersey to add in Travel by Gravel just as an idea....
Podium Wear in an email stated that if we started the order...they have a design team that would be more than happy to help design the jersey as well. We can give them the elements we want and they'd do the work until we approve and they they'd make the jerseys. Just throwing that out there in case anyone would like to see some professionals take a stab at designing a kickass jersey for us. Even if just a cool logo or something and use the argyle as a base. I'm certainly not married to this design so I'm open to any suggestions.
I'll add that I also have an email into Hill Killer as well. Just to see what they say. I really really like the blue checked jersey I posted above so I'll probably be ordering one of them even if it's just the Hill Killer stock design...but I am trying to find out if they are in stock or made to order. If made to order...I'm going to see if they can change the word on front without incurring a custom design fee or minimum order. I'll post up what I find out from them.
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