Originally Posted by
dalava
Cycling != hiking
Mid-layer is not required once you warmed up. Even a semi insulated mid layer underneath a shell will overheat you 5 minutes into the ride, unless you are trying to layer for big temp differences between the start and end of the ride, e.g. 30s in the morning and 60s at noon
I'm never comfortable with a shell on unless it is in the 30s and raining. I've tried shells down into the twenties and teens and they simply don't breathe enough for me. So multiple layers it is.
I am also realizing that cold weather clothing threads on the road forum are like gearing threads in this forum. No one seems to be able to think outside of what works for them.