Originally Posted by
avner
Like some of you have said, I tend to sweat like a horse so layering is something I'd like to ideally avoid, just to keep my laundry basket from getting filled thrice a week.
But over all I guess my criteria is a light/packable, decent looking and warm windbreaking jacket. I don't really need something for all weather conditions, not adverse to it but not a requirement. Sorry to ask this, but with the base layers does anyone have an example? I've dug through a lot stuff related to cold weather cycling and I just don't have a base reference for whats what and I'd like to learn as much as I can to make cycling this winter comfortable and toasty.
Again thank you guys for the responses I really appreciate everyones input.
Given your requirements: pack-ability, avoiding extra laundry, and 30-40 degree weather but not much rain/snow/tsunamis. I would recommend a light windbreaker, a sweater, and whatever you are currently wearing. The wool sweater absorbs sweat and doesn't absorb smell so although I have a t-shirt go into the laundry every day my sweaters will last more than a week. The benefit of this combo is that both the sweater and the light windbreaker pack down to nothing and can be stored in a messenger bag. Of course if you have pannier bags or saddlebags you can go crazy with layers and stuff, but the weight still adds up...