Can anyone recommend a cheapish, stretchy/aerodynamic windproof jacket, as I have just realised how much the aerodynamics of wearing a jacket changes my speed, it being first day of riding in with just a short sleeved jersey. I imagine that jackets and things are in sales what with it being summer?
I currently use an altura cropton lightweight shell, which is great over the winter, but if I could get something that was more aerodynamic, that would be great. Today I did about the same effort, into a similar headwind as most of last week, and was a good 3 minutes faster over the hour. It made most difference on the flat, very sheltered section at the end of my ride - I felt like I was pedalling with the same power as usual, but going at 40 rather than 35km/h.
While I'm here, what about windproof but aerodynamic longs that don't have padding (I don't like cycling short pads), are ronhills or similar my best bet? Currently I wear tracky bottoms, but they are probably not aerodynamic either.
cheers,
Joe
