Old 11-12-12, 10:04 PM
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The general consensus in southern Wisconsin is to wear a tight fitting "wicking" layer as a base, usually made out of synthetic materials. It pulls the sweat away from the skin. The middle layer is a little more varied depending on the temperature, length of ride, etc. But the key is the outer layer which should be a waterproof, breathable layer. It allows the sweat to evaporate, which it does pretty quickly in the winter air.

You can't wear anything to stop sweating, the trick is to deal with it in a way that keeps it from accumulating. If you wear a waterproof, non-breathing layer, it will simply keep all of the sweat under the jacket.
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