Re: [RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I have a couple of merino t-shirts from a local brand here in Ireland that I wear all through the summer or at least until the temps really start to drop. I love the feel of it, so easy and breezy. On Sunday 8 September 2024 at 01:57:42 UTC+1 Addison wrote: > I'm a year round wool wearer here

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I'm a year round wool wearer here in Reno. They are all Rapha products and are holding up well after many years. Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Portfolio and Blog

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I haven't tried Cima Coppi or other cycling-specific wool gear, but I used to really like wool shirts and underwear in the summer in Omaha. Horrible humidity amplified by the corn sweat. And when I moved to STL, I've continued to love it. I mean, it's gross here, and if I'm outside, I am going

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

Hello, I'm a wool obsessive right here. During peak summer in Virginia it can get downright nasty with high temps and high humidity. I wear wool all year when I ride. Always wool socks, even the thicker DeFeet Woolie Boolies when it's as miserable as it gets. I like the padding and the socks n

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wore wool until it would get brutal. Still wear it when I can. I am in New England but this year was very hot. I switched to SPF shirts after having a basal cell carcinoma discover and removed. I am not religious about this even though I should be. I do make sure to use sunscreen when I reme

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I like wool tops, but once the temperatures climb into the eighties, and for a little more sun protection, I go with linen long-sleeved shirts. Toss 'em in the laundry, line dry with a little pull stretch, and fashionably wrinkled (just like me) well past Labor Day. I'd go 100% with wool under

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wear wool year round wherever I am, though I’m mostly on the brutally humid east coast. I wear it all the time, i.e., not just for riding: merino shirts (long or short sleeve), underwear (short and long), and socks. Wearing almost anything else feels muggy and less fresh. Synthetics especiall

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wear wool year round in Minneapolis, with similar results to what others posted here. I do feel less sweaty in lots of humidity when I am wearing a wool shirt and underwear. I have not worn wool through sheep country though, now I will avoid that. I'd put a plug in for a Minnesota wool cloth

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wear Smartwool 150 boxer briefs year-round, and I also ride in those in lieu of padded shorts or chamois. I like the Smartwool t-shirts as well, but I typically don't ride in t-shirts in the warmer months - I prefer long-sleeve button-up techy fabric shirts that allow for billowing and ventil

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I also wear merino wool tops and underwear year round. Summer back east is 90s and humid to chokingly humid July-August. I prefer the color, cut and "style" of smartwool 150 wool/nylon blend but the Icebreaker cool-lite wool/lyocell blend feels the best although its seems they've futzed with th

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

Wool is great all summer for me... on those very-rare occasions thst I actually "kit up." Arid, high 80s to 100. One big warning: Avoid riding through sheep country when you're hot and wearing wool. (I'd say "sweaty," but that's misleading because quality wool will make you sweat less than

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

Patrick, Yes, my wife and I wear wool garments during the summer (as well as other seasons) especially while bicycle touring. Wool uppers would be (relatively) lightweight t-shirts (Smartwool-brand). Can go a week before taking a day off to do laundry (while on the road). I recall there have