Something happened, I am unsure what or when...but I realized as I was riding home this afternoon from my ride just how much wool I was wearing! Brand new Smartwool socks, Smartwool base layer, new Smartwool full-zip long-sleeve jersey....and I've some shorts on the way thanks to Redhodie! You ladies are quite the enablers

I also must say that I was perfectly comfy riding with those layers and just had on a Cannondale wind-breaker convertible nylon jacket on - and it was a windy 51 degrees or so. In the past I've been rather cool in those same conditions when I just had on the wool base layer and a non-wool jersey over it with a thermal jacket.

I've a question about my new Smartwool jersey. Here it is, though I didn't get it from TE which is where I snagged this photo - my LBS was kind enough to sell it to me at a 50% discount



The tag that comes with it says that it is "washer and dryer friendly". Should I trust that? I've no problem putting my Smartwool into a gentle cycle with cold water - but in the dryer Am I overly-concerned?