the no cotton thing is over-exaggerated. i rode through an entire chicago winter last year with nothing but cotton long sleeve t-shirts, cotton underwear, and cotton denim.

they say that "cotton kills in the cold", but i didn't die.

maybe it's because i'm half polar bear; it was 29 degrees this morning and i did my 15 mile commute wearing just cotton underwear, nylon athletic shorts, a cotton long sleeve T, a windbreaker, gloves, and a headband for my ears.