While I’m a huge fan of Merino fabrics for shirts and base layers, I have had mixed experiences with Merino wool bike jerseys. Would that change…
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A Merino-blend, long-sleeve shirt is one of the more versatile pieces anyone should have. Whether it’s used alone or as a base layer, the Patagonia Long-sleeve…
Salt Lake City-based Snek Cycling has developed a growing lineup of cycling apparel and accessories via crowd and self-funding. The all-new Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee…
I’m a Merino wool fan, so it didn’t take much convincing to give the new Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Five Socks a try. Built for hiking…
Merino-blend shirts tend to be my favorites for everyday use. I have a couple of old I/O Bio Merino shirts that have holes in them after…
With two thicknesses on offer, Pearl Izumi has both a thermal and lightweight base layer for whatever Mother Nature has in store. With the right mid…
Last year, just after the Cirque Series race at Alta, I was sent the all-new Black Diamond Rhythm Tee. The folks at Black Diamond knew my…
A good base layer is key to cold-weather riding. My go-to options are typically some sort of Merino blend, so it’s no wonder that the Pearl…
How do you improve on the already impressive benefits of wool fabrics? If you’re Patagonia, you make it lighter, softer and more stylish, without compromising any…
Craftsmanship has always been at the heart of cycling. Think of the heritage of bespoke Italian steeds and kit that has long defined cycling’s upper echelons.…
Merino wool is the bee’s knees as far as I’m concerned. But, not all Merino is created equal. I’ve been flogging the new Sherpa Vayu base…
Merino wool is the bomb. If it were up to me, I’d be wearing it all day every day. Well, come to think of it, I…
Wool in the summertime? Only if it’s Icebreaker, whose running apparel keeps you cool and comfortable even during hot aerobic activity. Not exactly what you expect…
I’m a sock guy. I’m particular and I have more than a drawer full of them. At the end of the day, I migrate to the…
Wool is your friend… repeat after me… WOOL IS YOUR FRIEND. Good… nice work! Well, with all the synthetic fabrics on the market these days, sometimes…