Originally Posted by vkalia

I've checked the Winter forum and not found an answer, so I am posting here.

I need advice on a good layering strategy for hard riding in 45-55F weather.

I just got back from riding in Bhutan and on the big climbs (10,000-13,000ft), I was sweating like a dog from the exertion of the climb and freezing due to the cold wind meeting my damp jersey. Even when I wore a base layer (I was using hiking-specific stuff), it would still soak my jersey and I'd be damp and cold. About the only thing that helped was wearing a Goretex shell over my thicker jersey, and in that case, I accumulated sweat under the shell, which wasnt very comfy either.

I have a 5-day MTB stage race next month in the Himalayas and then a 8-day road stage event in Dec, and need some advice on how to dress.

I have ordered base layers and some thicker jerseys, as well as arm/leg warmers. But what is the best way to manage sweat?

Edit - as I am a warm-weather weenie these days, I'd appreciate suggestions which dont involve half of the Assos catalog

TIA,
V.