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Comment on Wearing a Base Layer in the Summer — Explained by Mit

Mit — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:11:53 +0000

This year’s RAIN (Ride Across INdiana) promised to be a hot, humid year, so in anticipation I thought I would give a summer base layer a try for all of the reasons addressed in this blog post. The morning temperatures started off in the upper 70s and quickly rose into the mid 90s with high humidity and higher heat index. After spending 7 hours in the saddle, I am totally sold on summer base layers and need more of them.

First, the base layer seemed to do a much better job of transferring the sweat from my body to the jersey for evaporation. My jersey was wetter than before, while I felt dryer and cooler. The jersey didn’t stick to my skin or otherwise feel uncomfortable.

Secondly, the cooler feeling was when I unzipped my jersey half way. With the base layer on, the air moving around my core seemed cooler than ever before. I think this is the air pocket effect described above. It’s hard to describe, but if you have a tight, thin, wet wicking shirt on, air moves freely between the jersey and base layer having a cooling effect on the skin. The base layer is cooler against the skin than the warm air flowing around it.

Finally, in training for RAIN, I started to have chafing from the bib straps on the nips. The base layer eliminated this and all discomforts.

Summer base layers are so much thinner than spring or fall base layers. Don’t discount them until you at least get your hands on one to feel the difference.

Comment on About Roadie by Roadie

Roadie — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:24:57 +0000

@Edo Yes, we did have the post about carrying the “28″ jersey. Roughly 2 hours after the post went live we were told the Official Team RadioShack site would be the only authorized retailer to sell them online. And then we took down the post…

-Roadie

Comment on Cycling Apparel Jargon and Vocabulary by John White

John White — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:22:24 +0000

Bob Roll used a word when commentating le Tour de France. He said” you need three things to ride a bicycle…. spokes, and …….. and a BALOOZA??????

Comment on About Roadie by Edo

Edo — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:44:56 +0000

Hey Roadie,

Yesterday you had a blog saying the RadioShack black “28″ jerseys would be available very soon. This post has now disappeared. Please tell me the shirts are still going to be available! (if not, I’d also like to know, even though I’ll cry for a week)

cheers
Edo

Comment on Cycling Gloves — to wear, or not to wear? by Diana

Diana — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:26:06 +0000

I recently had a crash and the material on the palm of my gloves was completely shredded off. Thank God I had the gloves on or my hands would have been shredded.

Comment on Cycling Jackets: Transparent Racing Capes Reviewed by Gus

Gus — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:16:02 +0000

Don’t forget the other benefit of the Racing Cape; to keep the wind from hitting your wet jersey and chilling you to the bone. I’ve found that when riding in steady rain, I might get wet from the rain or a bit sweaty, but at least I’m going to stay warm.