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Old 10-10-11 | 02:13 PM
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paxtonm
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From: Hollister, CA

Bikes: Bianchi San Jose, Mercian King of Mercia

When it's warmer, I favor searsucker shirts. They're SUPPOSED to look wrinkled, they're cool, and mine all have buttoned pockets. My favorites are made by Patagonia, and they've all been purchased at a nearby Patagonia outlet's annual sale, when the prices descend to reasonable heights. Shorts: More than 40 miles, Andiamos (Thin, padded, cycling shorts designed to be worn under other shorts, and whatever loose, comfortable shorts I have at hand. I find mountain bike shorts to be a bit hot, but the andiamos breathe well and work fine with whatever outer shorts suit you. As it gets colder, I switch to a merino long-sleeve jersey, a bit on the large size, and if it's really cold, real bike shorts with a looser pair of tights (I think they're called "Cafe Pants."
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