Hello my58vw. I'm just down the road from you in Corona so considering the weather we deal with, our clothing requirements are just about the same. I've spent just as much as you on about the same stuff, but I don't ride as often as you do. One of everything (except socks) fits the bill for me.

I've never balked at getting sports-specific clothing, especially for cycling. Besides, a lot of it is multi-use.

I also use my tights, long-sleeve jersey, jacket, raingear and shorts for backpacking, skiing, skating and running. Gloves can also be used (in addition to the other stuff) for canoeing.

Shoot, I even use my old cycling shorts (with the chamois worn out) under my wetsuit when I scuba dive!

High quality cycling clothing also seems to last forever. I "outgrew" my last jersey and now my son wears it. It's bright orange and it still looks fine.

I feel that in all, it's a very good deal. Hmmm. What's Primal Wear's web address again?