Originally Posted by
Bicycle Family
Thanks for all the feed back. I think if I do the layering I'm going to try alpaca instead of wool. In My opinion it's warmer, lighter, and it doesn't itch. I'll give it a try this winter before I leave next summer. I hope thats not too unconventional.
Thanks
RC
Alpaca is an interesting idea, although your choice will be a lot more limited than with merino wool. The shirts made by Ibex, Icebreaker and Smartwool are all good. A simple mid weight merino long sleeved zip tshirt is fantastic for summer riding. I went running in 32 deg on Saturday and I wore a merino tshirt and my Driclime jacket. I worked up a sweat, but felt comfortable as the fleece in the Driclime wicks so well. It really is the closest thing I've found to the "do all" jacket