I tried a Pendleton shirt but found it itchy and binding in riding
positions, and hard to control its insulating properties, compared to
button up or zip up knit wool sweaters lie the nice Wooly Warms Riv used to
sell. As always, mileage varies.
As for anoraks, if you mean the conventional
Asbell has vests, anoraks and hoodies in light, medium and blanket weight
wool. I have had the Pathfinder in blanket weight for 6 years, and one of
the Navaho style midweight vests for 3. I also use merino wool long
underwear and have wool shirts and pants. These are used outdoors in layers
in
I find that a Pendleton wool shirt is ideal for winter rides, as it has a
'hard' finish that resists wind without adding so much insulation that one
sweats to death on climbs. It is also a low bulk garment that can easily
fit into a mussette or handlebar bag, etc. I get my Pendleton wool shirts
Dave, I've been wondering the same. I've had my eye on these finnish
blanket hoodies for a while now as a multipurpose outdoor shirt.
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/jama-blanket-shirt/35226#koko
These folks also seem popular and offer more colorways and
styles/thicknesses.
Dave:
I don’t have much experience with very cold climates, but even here in cold-ish
Northern California it’s easy to over-dress. There’s a saying among runners
that you “don’t dress for the first mile.” If you leave on a bike ride feeling
warm and toasty, you’ll likely feel overheated and
I'm thinking of investing in a wool anorak for winter activities and just
wondering if anyone uses one for riding in the winter or if they get a bit
too warm? They are a substantial investment but worth it in my opinion.
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