To put this in context, we're having a heat wave right now, and it's going to hit a scorching 81 degrees today. It's not that Seattle doesn't get hot - last year the mercury hit 109 - but it's not been in the cards this year.

I ride in merino tops, and I wear these to work. They kill all body odor, and I don't feel sweaty, no matter how much I soak them. I try to stay in the shade as much as possible when riding ( we just shifted from burning the fog off around noon to waking up to golden sun ), and slow down for the last 3/4 mile or so. When I get to work, I'll use slightly wet paper towels to soak up the sweat from my face, forehead, neck, and hairline. That goes a long, long way.