Cotton T-Shirt?

[Kimmyt]

I loathe cotton t-shirts. Unfortunately , all the cool events I take part in give out free cotton t-shirts, so I have a whole drawer of them that I rarely wear. I may consider wearing one if the temp is appropriate (early fall weather is the most ideal, for me) but I hate how I sweat and the pits get discolored and the shirt sticks to me.

Check out Target or even Walmart in their exercise section. I got a nice t-shirt style wicking shirt at Target for something like $12 which isn't bad. I actually bought it because one day I had only brought my long sleeve jersey to work and it was way too hot to ride in it. I just rarely use it because I prefer to have something with pockets, since my compact frame bike has a very small frame-hung bikebag which won't fit some of the most important things (like car keys and $$ for ice cream rides).

Also, not all jerseys need to fit skin tight. The skin tight thing seems to me ideal if you're racing, but if you're not worried about time then whats a little extra flaping in the wind gonna do to harm you?

K.

[pooks]

Well, believe me, if my cotton t-shirt starts making me feel hotter -- it WILL get wet. I'll douse myself with cold water from my polar bottle.

Women and children, hide your eyes! It ain't pretty!

[Geonz]

One of the mroe insightful responses to Hurricane Katrina 'round here was somebody who sent emails asking for people to gather up those athletic event t-shirts they'd never worn... there's gotta be uses for 'em :-)

<going back on diet now... but to do list actually SHRANK yesterday and today... minor personal victory... )

[bcipam]

Terry makes some nice plus size jerseys that tend to fit loosery than regular jerseys. Also try mountain bike jerseys - they tend to be cut more casually and loose.

Also - many department stores now carry "fitness wear" these are basically tshirts made in various wicking materials (usually CoolMax). I bought some for spin class and like them so much also use them while riding.

I was talking with a friend last night about he old days when I only wore cotton tshirts. At the start of the ride they fit fine but the end, they were 4 sizes larger and went ot my knees due to all the sweat collected. It definitely pays to wear wicking material.

[GLC1968]

Check out LL Bean for cool max t-shirts for about $20. I started with two of these in the sleeveless style when I started biking. I've since had to move on to jerseys with back pockets for longer rides, but I now use these t's for yard work and/or tennis! They are awesome and totally feel like cotton...

The first three items on this page are all cool max:
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...at=ssdpa500653

You may also be able to find similar stuff at a local TJ Maxx or Marshalls or some place similar.

[Jones]

I get t-shirt look wicking workout wear in the mens athletic wear department at Target. I think I pay $17-$18 they work on the bike and the run.
Jones

[KnottedYet]

I wear wool t-shirts. Granted, it doesn't get all that hot here in Seattle, but it feels hot to me...

No stink, no cling, no moisture held captive against my dainty skin.

I have wool stuff from Duofold, Icebreaker, and Ibex. I much prefer Ibex. www.ibexwear.com Their stuff ain't cheap, but it is fabulous and replaces 3 or 4 regular shirts. Be sure to check out there outlet/sale section. Sometimes you can find theirs at Sierra Trading Post for pretty good prices. www.sierratradingpost.com

Otherwise, I second the suggestion to check out Target for wicking loose comfy t-shirts. Target is one of my favorite places because they have such decent stuff for such decent prices. (and they give good wages and benefits to their employees)

[tulip]

For my horridly bright commuting wear, I purchased a few shirts from www.alertshirts.com. You will be seen. They have one that looks like a t-shirt but it's made of wicking material. They are about $8 each, and that can't be beat. They also come in big sizes (AND they run long) because they are made for big road improvement worker guys, not cyclists.

[mimitabby]

I wear wool t-shirts. Granted, it doesn't get all that hot here in Seattle, but it feels hot to me...

No stink, no cling, no moisture held captive against my dainty skin.

I have wool stuff from Duofold, Icebreaker, and Ibex. I much prefer Ibex. www.ibexwear.com Their stuff ain't cheap, but it is fabulous and replaces 3 or 4 regular shirts. Be sure to check out there outlet/sale section. Sometimes you can find theirs at Sierra Trading Post for pretty good prices. www.sierratradingpost.com

You're a kick, Knotted one, but i confess, I bought some of those wool knickers myself. They are waiting for me at Sammamish Bike.
ps i have wool teeshirts too but usually don't wear them in the summer unless it is cooler.

[Grog]

I wear wool t-shirts. Granted, it doesn't get all that hot here in Seattle, but it feels hot to me...

No stink, no cling, no moisture held captive against my dainty skin.

When I flew from Vancouver to Montreal two weeks ago I was wearing a wool t-shirt. I had it from 3pm on Sunday to Monday 6pm or so. It took me through Vancouver's rather hot weather that day, a 5-hour plane ride that was really hot for some reason, and REAL heat in Montreal. I was never sweaty, never felt badly hot, and above all it didn't smell anything.

I haven't found a fitting wool jersey yet but I hope I do next time I need to buy a jersey. They're so cool...

[eclectic]

I get t-shirt look wicking workout wear in the mens athletic wear department at Target. I think I pay $17-$18 they work on the bike and the run.
Jones

Until I got brave enough to wear shorter, snugger tops ( took until this year, getting ready to turn 50 and snubbing my nose at the fashion police) I too bought mens workout wear from Target or Wally world - under 20 bucks, longer and wider than women's wear

I still wear cotton tee's if out on a tourist ride with the BF.

I have now found some good inexpensive female jerseys that are longer and don't have that dang elastic bottom - I have hips - and elastic doesn't like hips, and I don't like my jersey gathered under my BOOBS!

[Rai Sue]

I just can't seem to throw-down the money for "wicking" t-shirts. THen i went to ROSS dress for less last week, and found a bunch of "athletic"wear (wicking shirts, some with bra built in) for $3 - $7 dollars. I'd seen the same stuff at Sports Basement on sale for around $25-$35. Score!

It's worth a look! they're getting all the summer stuff on super sale now.