Originally Posted by
a_d_a_m
Appreciate the insight, folks. I'll have to put some of this into consideration and hopefully action. My hope was that I could find some lightweight stuff and still be able to move freely.
Now, I do have UA undershirts that I usually start with, then a thicker cotton T-shirt, then a hoodie. Maybe I will swap one of those layers out for some fleece.
Since layering is being suggested, and a exile mentions a winter coat, maybe I need to use my snowblowing coat. It's oversized so it'll fit over my Carhartt coveralls. I just don't want to feel like "I can't put my arms down!"
But I'm near the lake in Cleveland we get cold windy winters...sustained weeks of 20-30F temps, lake breeze, snow...that's what I'm trying to deal with. My most recent ride, I got caught in a surpise bit of freezing rain. Let me tell you, that shortened the trek CONSIDERABLY. Considering a full facemask ski cap going forward.
as Stickney said, WOOL. Specifically merino base and mid layers. Do NOT WEAR COTTON in any form. It gets wet than freezes.
you mentioned UA base layers. These work for some people but not me for the cold. they ca actually wick moisture too well. Again, Need WOOL. Also need a wind shell on the outer layer, Gore fabric is best but hard to find for Clydes. I actually use a Cabelas XPG WINDSTOPPER Gore jacket AS IT COMES IN REAL MENS SIZES, it’s blaze orange.
I know it’s counter-intuitive, but you can’t over dress either, you’ll. Sweat more and freeze. Got to find that happy medium where you can trap warmth and breathe a bit.
also check out the big men’s sizes at Aerotech.