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  1. #1
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    I think you could wear it over any top that allows for heat and moisture transfer. On the moto, I wear it over my top (as often a cotton T-shirt as anything else) but under my back protector.

    But since it covers your torso, you could just as easily wear it over just a sports bra - and maybe one of those sun protecting boleros either over or under.
    Last edited by OakLeaf; 03-04-2012 at 01:12 PM.
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    I had one of those - worked great when I lived in a dry climate, not so well when I lived in a humid one. To the point I dried it out and put it away.
    Beth

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    I read some reviews that said the same thing about these types of cooling systems in humid climates. Since I live in an extremely humid climate, I decided to go a different route entirely. I ordered a waist belt with two flasks. I figure I can use one for drinking as it gets hotter and I attempt longer runs, and the other for pouring over my head to help a little with the heat.

    Here's the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-10-Ounc...0973855&sr=8-1

    Thanks for the all the feedback, though!
    Emily

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    I have used the neck towels that stay wet longer and slowly evaporate to keep cool. But, I never did this on a bike. don't know how to keep one on. I use them in between sets when it is really, really hot on the tennis court to cool me down in between the exercise.

    I have used a cool vest on a motorcycle with mesh clothing, but I do not think it work very well for slower speed cycling.

 

 

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