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
Originally Posted by
Heathpack
I know, right? I'm trying to figure out what kind of riding OP is doing that he does not experience this.
This describes January and February weather in Georgia pretty well - high 30's at sunrise and into the 50's during the day.
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franswa writes about shells which are vented in the back. This is what I use when needed and it helps prevent overheating, works very well for me for the times when a wind resistant shell is required. Seattle Forest mentioned Long Z2 rides which are typical.
Those who have not tried such a "shell" might want to give them a look.
7Mesh Synergy
Morvelo Hemisphere
Castelli Perfetto
There are many others.
-Tim-