Van Rysel Racer 2 Long Sleeve base layer review: Budget brand takes it to the more established players

I have recently reviewed some of the best base layers on the market, and when I do, I sometimes mention how winter base layers are a tricky prospect. There isn’t always a direct correlation between price and comfort or warmth. You can be just as warm in an affordable base layer as you can in one that costs three times as much. 

Enter the Van Rysel (deep breath) Long-Sleeved Cycling Base Layer Racer 2. I’ve no idea who came up with this name but I will refer to it as the Racer 2 from here on. It’s a great, affordably priced long-sleeve base layer that punches well above its weight.