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    what about sports bras - sweat/wicking?

    Anyone with recommendations for sports bras? I've got patagonia capeline lightweight bras and they still get wet and that's what makes me cold once I stop pedalling. The sweat wicks off of the jersey no problem, but this wet layer stuck to my chest makes my core cold at a rest stop. Someone told me to try mesh sports bras - anyone know who makes these?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SAMbike View Post
    Anyone with recommendations for sports bras? I've got patagonia capeline lightweight bras and they still get wet and that's what makes me cold once I stop pedalling. The sweat wicks off of the jersey no problem, but this wet layer stuck to my chest makes my core cold at a rest stop. Someone told me to try mesh sports bras - anyone know who makes these?
    My recommendation is to do without. Haven't met a sports bra that really wicks well or dries quickly. I've been convinced of this on 2 week backpacking trips. Once the bra gets wet, it takes 2-3 days to dry. And putting it on wet in the morning is the worst kind of misery. So I learned to do without, and I'm much happier that way. Guess it depends on what you can get away with, your own comfort, and how obvious it would be (are all your jerseys loose-fitting?). A windproof jacket or vest would certainly hide the evidence.
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