Re: 32 Winter clothing and sweat

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2 total messages Started by Mark Hickey Thu, 05 Nov 1992 12:41

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Author: Mark Hickey
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1992 12:41

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>  Hi all,

>  question about riding in the winter and winter clothing.  I recently
>purchased some riding clothes and the local neighbourhood bike shop so
>can continue my cycling in the winter.  The long-sleeved shirt I bought
>is made of 65% of some man-made substance or other, 25% cotton and 10%
>wool.  However, I have noted that whenever I stop for a break, and whil
>sweating, after about 5 minutes I really start to freeze.  Seems my
>sweat is indeed being absorbed by the shirt but the wetness of the shir,
>lying on my back starts giving me the chills, again after taking a brea.
>Is this normal?  Or, have I just bought a lousy shirt?  Is the material
>at fault?  Any suggestions/thoughts are welcome.  Thanks in advance.

Yep, you bought a lousy shirt!  Try a polypro turtleneck (they come in
several weights) under a wool jersey, and enjoy.  The polypro will
wick the moisture away from your skin and into the wool jersey, where
it will evaporate.  I've done lots of outdoor activities that left
my outer layer drenched, while I'm dry and toasty on the inside.
One thing to note about polypro.... it is pretty good at smell
retention (although newer versions are getting better).  This could
be an advantage in a race, though.  Nobody is going to want to
draft you if you!

Mark (Pheeeeewwwwww) Hickey

Re: 32 Winter clothing and sweat

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Author: Christian P. Roberts
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1992 19:38

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Try Patagonia's capilene under the wool jersey suggested by
Mark Hickey.  The capilene does not seem to retain odors as
much as some of the polypropelenes.

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Chris Roberts                     ITC/Academic Computing Center
cpr4k@virginia.edu                University of Virginia           
(804) 982-4693                    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903

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