Wool Cycling Gear

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

[QUOTE=itself;272415]Also, anyone able to find nice full length wool tights (ibex only has a knicker)?

Welcome New Lisa!

We wool fans have our own thread where we endlessly discuss all the details of wool athletic clothing. You might want to post there concerning wool apparel:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...=11808&page=46

Ibex does have some very nice long wool tights here:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...t=Energy-Tight

[SadieKate]

Itself, you are referring to a Bellweather jacket. Are you wearing a full wind jacket? Front, back, sleeves, everthing? This may be what's causing you to sweat. I've found that windfront is best and breathable out the back.

And be sure to dress for the 15 degree (or 25 or whatever works for you) rule. Dress appropriately for the warmth your body will be creating 15-20 mins into the ride. If you start with too many layers, you'll sweat and then wet clothing won't keep you warm -- even if it's wool.

Are you on a recumbent tandem? You may need to concentrate on windfront tights. Aren't your legs more exposed in some ways? I'm assuming that recumbents place different parts of the body out in the wind that a DF frame would. And a non-breathable jacket back might be even worse for sweating. Just guessing . . .

[itself]

Itself, you are referring to a Bellweather jacket. Are you wearing a full wind jacket? Front, back, sleeves, everthing? This may be what's causing you to sweat. I've found that windfront is best and breathable out the back.

And be sure to dress for the 15 degree (or 25 or whatever works for you) rule. Dress appropriately for the warmth your body will be creating 15-20 mins into the ride. If you start with too many layers, you'll sweat and then wet clothing won't keep you warm -- even if it's wool.

Are you on a recumbent tandem? You may need to concentrate on windfront tights. Aren't your legs more exposed in some ways? I'm assuming that recumbents place different parts of the body out in the wind that a DF frame would. And a non-breathable jacket back might be even worse for sweating. Just guessing . . .

Yes, I believe you are right about the Bellweather jacket, it is fleece on the inside and a cotton windbreaker material on the outside (ah, ok, it's about 20 years old).

My legs are as exposed on a recumbent as I suppose an upright. But it's my upper body that I am now clear on that I am over-dressing. I like that rule you pointed out...never knew about that.

Thanks so much for all of your help!

Lisa

[itself]

[QUOTE=Lisa S.H.;272430]

Also, anyone able to find nice full length wool tights (ibex only has a knicker)?

Welcome New Lisa!

We wool fans have our own thread where we endlessly discuss all the details of wool athletic clothing. You might want to post there concerning wool apparel:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...=11808&page=46

Ibex does have some very nice long wool tights here:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...t=Energy-Tight

That full length tight on the Ibex website is under "what to wear in the middle" so I thought it was possibly long underwear????

Lisa

[bike4ever]

I have a couple of pieces of Icebreaker. I am really enjoying this product.

http://www.icebreaker.com/site/catal...&range=Bodyfit

[itself]

I have a couple of pieces of Icebreaker. I am really enjoying this product.

http://www.icebreaker.com/site/catal...&range=Bodyfit

So for the 30-50 degree range, which icebreaker piece would be most appropriate?

Lisa

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

[QUOTE=itself;272458]

That full length tight on the Ibex website is under "what to wear in the middle" so I thought it was possibly long underwear????

Lisa

No, they are heavy wool tights. You *can* wear them under pants like long johns, or you actually wear them like leggings, alone.
The Ibex "Woolies" bottoms are thinner merino wool and are more suitable for use as long underwear.