Quote Originally Posted by DeniseGoldberg
I'd recommend wearing layers. For example, one of my layers is a mid-weight long underwear tank from REI. When it feels too chilly for a jersey and a wind vest or even a jersey and a wind jacket, then I add the long underwear tank. Three relatively light layers, comfortable to wear, and it takes me down to lower temps... As it gets colder then I switch my jersey for a long-sleeved shirt, sometimes a heavier layer like a Patagonia R.5 shirt, or when it gets really cold an R1 shirt. Or combinations...

I wouldn't recommend relying on a single jacket layer - plan on adding layers underneath too.

--- Denise
Layers. Got it.

Now... what is a "R.5" or a "R1"? Not sure what that means.

Honestly, I doubt I will venture out on the bike once it gets cold. I hate the cold.