Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
I agree about the Showers Pass jacket. When I rode in Vermont last month, the temperatures and conditions were similar on the last day. In fact, the temps were going down... I wore a short sleeved jersey with short sleeved base layer, arm warmers, and leg warmers that had a thermal inside. I didn't have tights with me, as the forecast didn't require them. Wool socks, toe covers. I did not have a helmet cover, and wore a regular beanie, lightly thermal.
Even with the pit zips open (the zipper is stuck on one side and is always open), I was sweating. I mean, it was 48 at the end of the 26 miserable miles that day, and it misted/rained for at least half of those miles. But, I was very glad I had the jacket, because I was dry!
Yes, I never considered taking the jacket off. I'd rather be a bit sweaty under a waterproof and windproof jacket. From now on I think I will stick to one layer under the jacket. I wore it once on a cloudy April day with temps on the high 40s, with a light wool l/s base layer and l/s jersey, and was too hot then, too. So I think for rainy days in the 60s I will wear one lightweight top under it, probably sleeveless, and for colder temps one short sleeve or long sleeve jersey.

That O2 jacket I linked to is sized for men -- I'm not sure even a size small will fit me. I will search their site to see if they have a women's version. Though the price is so low, it's worth gambling on a men's cut if needed.