Agreed on the long sleeve Merino base layers. I prefer the long sleeves to wearing more sunscreen, and prefer them on the slightly loose side. Wool won't stink, but it can build up a noticeable white salt layer on extended rides in extreme heat--evidence that the wicking works. Lightweight Merino tops do start to get faded/thread bare on the shoulders/back after about three years at which point I don't think they have much sun screening effect.
I have taken to wearing REI Savanna pants on the bike. They are remarkably light and tough, and they have bungee drawstrings sewn into the cuffs. I hike them up over my calves when riding and slip them down if I need to look like less of a goofball. Best of all, they're sized by waist/length, so I can get them to fit my ridiculously long legs. Buy a size up in waist if you have bike rider thighs. Around here (CA Sierra) summer rides either start early or are in the high country. Carl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4314c0d2-35bb-4908-b159-089f738638a6%40googlegroups.com.
