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Vests
A vest is the piece you forget you packed until the descent. Windproof across the chest, open at the back so the heat gets out, and small enough to live in a jersey pocket all ride. Put one on over anything and the day gets longer.
Gilet or long sleeve?
A gilet keeps your core out of the wind and packs into a pocket. A long sleeve covers your arms for the whole ride.
Cold start, warm finish
A gilet over your jersey. Windproof across the chest, open at the back, and in your pocket once you warm up. Essentials Gilet
Rain on the way
Waterproof, with a double zip you can open from the bottom on the climbs. It packs into its own pocket. Llevant Gilet
Cold all ride, arms included
A long sleeve jersey: the Element for the in-between days, the Balance Thermal for 3 to 12°C. Add a gilet when the wind picks up. Element Jersey · Balance Thermal