I went for a +3 hour ride today that was pretty aerobic in intensity, there was lots of slogging in deep and slush snow, quite a work out. Temperature was -7C

I was dressed in a base layer of old Patagonia Capilene, uppers and lowers. I had a TNF 100wt fleece on my upper body, and my TNF XCR as the shell. My lowers I tried my new MEC Samurai cycling pants made of cordura.

I was comfortable through out the ride and my upper body temperature seemed to regulate automatically, with out any problems of dampness or over heating. My legs felt a bit cold as the pants breathed a bit too well I think and are not wind proof.


I love this jacket and layering combo, it works for me. However I'll be looking for a eVent as well.