Road Cycling - Spring jersey?

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Urbanmonk
03-19-04, 11:00 AM
I've been riding all winter long with 3 layers. Now that the mornings are getting warmer and lighter, I need to pack away the layers and shell. What do you wear in the brisk mornings? Do you put on a base layer underneath a shell? Do you always wear a shell? Or, does a jersey alone work? Long sleeve, short sleeve? What about shorts, tights? Does it act as a wind resistant shell? Need some answers. A lot of questions, I know.Thanks for the tips to come.

Urbanmonk

Allen H
03-19-04, 11:36 AM
Two choices: shell jacket over a short-sleeve jersey, or arm warmers w/ the short-sleeve jersey. In both cases, I can remove the extra layer (either the jacket or arm warmers) when climbing or if it gets sunny/warmer. I can also "add back" if it stays cool on faster descents.

BTW, I always wear a base layer (sleeveless DeFeet or Voler) under my jersey, partly because it keeps me warmer, and because I'm wearing a HRM band, and that way I NEVER get flaky HRM readings if I have a layer between the jersey and the band (others have reported static electricity from the jersey "flapping" against the band).

I usually wear knickers if it's under 60 degrees, shorts when it's over 60 degrees.
Hogo
03-19-04, 01:14 PM
Assos intermiediate, expensive but worth it imho