Base layer

[chorlton]

Through the winter and spring I have been wearing a long sleeve baselayer underneath my cycling jersey. Now that we are moving into summer do people generally just wear a cycling jersey or still wear a base layer under that as well?

 

[MrGrumpy]

i wear a base layer, just keeps that chill away from chest when flying along, besides i cycle early mornings and late at nights due to shifts so comfort factor important.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Chorlton

I wear one of these whenever I'm on the bike:

http://www.bellatisport.com/shop/category/11/product/40/Biotex_Power_Sleeveless_T-shirt.html

Without exaggerating - it's the best item of clothing I've ever bought. It keeps your skin and jersey dry, it keeps you cool on the hottest days (beacause it constantly wicks sweat off your skin) and keeps you warm when things cool down (for much the same reason).

 

[yello]

I think you'll find both answers to your question.

Personally, I wear a sleeveless base layer under my shirt to take the sweat off of my body. I find it more comfortable than having sweat just sit there (in humid conditions) or - yuk - trickling down me!

But I am sure that there are many that opt for just the shirt.

I can recommend the T.ess base layer from LewisKit....

http://www.lewiskit.com/product_info.php?cPath=61&products_id=160

...not cheap but a superb bit of kit.

 

[goo_mason]

I have built-in central heating and always wear just a cycling shirt, summer or winter. (That's finished off with shorts or bib longs, before anyone gets funny )

My internal heat is a boon in winter but in summer it's a nightmare as I sweat like Niagra Falls

 

[chorlton]

Thanks for the replys......will get myself a vest style base layer me thinks

 

[bonj2]

wouldn't have liked to wear a base layer today!

 

[Tynan]

been in just a ss top for months now, went and bought a tight fit light one a month ago, that deals with sweat, keeping it zipped tight keeps me dry, breathes/wicks very well, no idea how anyone can be in two layers