Thanx so much for all the replies. I do occasionally ride at night and have a bright front light and flashing rear lights. "Weight" is really not an issue for me. I ride for fun and fitness only. No competition or group rides yet. At my skill and experience level an ounce or so here and there is inconsequential.
I have received an enormous amount of support from friends and family for my medically induced efforts at fitness. I now have more than a half dozen jerseys and shorts and wear them on all rides. Those who commented about wicking are right on the money. I couldn't believe the added comfort offered by jerseys over other types of clothing and I just love the pockets.
I did not ask this question out of my own sense of personal vanity, but rather curiosity. i pretty much ignored my friend's comments as I do most comments of that type. i just wanted to hear from my friends in this forum. After all, where better to get answers about all matters cycling than here?
Carl
Oh yeah. I'm leaving the reflectors on and will continue to wear jerseys.
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