I couldn't find a decent review of this jacket on the web, so I here you go. I'm 5'10, 145lbs and I end up in medium Pearl Izumi jacket. The chest is still slightly baggy, but the arms and torso were too short on the next size down. For reference, I usually wear a small or Euro XS jersey.
The 3x1 is basically a wind-proof insulated jacket inside a non-insulated, wind-proof, very water-resistant soft shell jacket. They are held together via a button snap on the sleeves and collar, it works well and is simple. Once the jacket is on, it feels like a one-piece jacket.
After a summer plagued with injuries; my neck, back and hip issues are finally on the mend. I was able to string together a couple solid weeks of training with the idea of salvaging my season via cyclocross.
The Folsom Cyclebration is weekend long event offering road, mountain and cyclocross racing. The events sprawls across several places in Folsom and offers a carnival-type atmosphere with vendor tents and barbecues. It's something anyone interested in bike racing should check out and support in the future.
The cyclocross race took place on the Folsom Rodeo and Zoo grounds. Oddly right down the street from Folsom Prison. Folsom must like to keep their caged animals and criminals in the same place. However there were loose chickens running all over the course. Not a good sign for a keeping things "caged" in Folsom.
I am sure you have seen these Clean Bottles, or at least their mascot running around at the Tour. They unscrew at the both ends so you can easily clean the whole bottle, especially the junk that collects at the bottom. They also cost $9.95 a bottle.
Why buy a Clean Bottle when you could save yourself some money and just buy a bottle brush instead. This one cost $4.99 on Amazon, and I am sure they can found for cheaper. Now you can turn all of your bottles into a Clean Bottle, no stupid gimmick needed. Works with all of your current water bottles, Camelbaks, Nalgenes and Fleshlights.
