Ive never been big on cycling jerseys. I mountain bike a lot in the spring, summer, and fall, but typically, youll see me wearing a cotton T-shirt, a baselayer, or even a flannel if its chilly enough. Last year, though, I was introduced to ROWDEE. The small brand makes a bike shirt called the Shindig, and I have found my new favorite thing to wear when I ride.Its a lightweight button-up made from a comfortable, moisture-wicking, stretchy material. Sweat doesnt stain it. And, unlike any other button-up bike shirt Ive ever had, this one packs into its own chest pocket.On top of all that, the patterns this brand offers make for some of the most fun bike apparel Ive found. I actually look forward to wearing this shirt on the trail and out for beers afterward.Trails & Tacos Shindig Button-Up Bike Shirt Review(Photo/Rachel Laux)I got the Trails & Tacos Shindig Shirt ($90) from Rowdee and regret nothing. Im not normally a yellow shirt guy, but I didnt hesitate to put this bright golden sunshine button-up on as soon as I pulled it out of the package. Its dotted with green snakes made of bike chains, cans of Cerveza, cacti, and, of course, tacos. The snap buttons are metal, which makes it easy to pop on and off at the trailhead. The fit is regular and perfect for exercising. Even tucked into my pants (yes, I wore it like that occasionally), my movement was never restricted thanks to this shirts four-way stretch fabric. (Photo/Rachel Laux)The tail on this shirt is intentionally long. That offers a little extra protection from mud and water spray.According to ROWDEE, this shirt is also sweat-stain-proof. Ive worked up some decent sweats in this thing, and, sure enough, I dont see any salt stains or weird discolored spots yet. That said, Colorado is far from peak heat biking weather, and Ill put this through much more rigorous sweat testing once things warm up here. (Photo/Will Brendza)Pack It In Your PocketAll of the design features described above make this an great bike shirt. However, on their own, they wouldnt be enough to set the Shindig apart from the thousands of others out there. However, the folks at ROWDEE had another trick up their sleeves. The Shindig shirt can also pack into its own hidden chest pocket.A zipper is tucked just behind the ROWDEE logo on the chest pocket. Open it up and start stuffing. In no time at all your shirt will transform into a softball-sized pouch. When youre packing for a bike trip its much easier than folding the button-up nicely at least, for me. (Photo/Will Brendza)Not Just For BikingI primarily wear this shirt when Im mountain biking. Its what I got it for, and its what it was designed for. I also wear it out to the brewery or restaurant following a ride. Its casual but classy enough you could pretty much wear this thing anywhere around town. But I also wore my ROWDEE shirt to some spring gaper ski days at Vail. Its a fun garment and it matched the springtime vibe. Ill probably wear my ROWDEE button-up this summer on river rafting trips and paddle boarding. This would even be a good beach or boat shirt. The ROWDEE Shindig is only limited by your imagination. (Photo/Rachel Laux)Warm Weather OnlyI know I just said I wore this thing skiing, and I did. But Ill caveat that with a disclaimer: I had to wear a baselayer under it and a jean vest over it, even on 50-60-degree days. This shirt does nothing to block a cold breeze. You will freeze your nipples off if you wear this on its own in cold weather on skis, a bike, or doing anything. It isnt a warm shirt. The Final Word: ROWDEE Shindig Bike Shirt(Photo/Will Brendza)I am looking forward to the number of days Im going to spend in my ROWDEE this summer. Ive kept it wadded up in its pocket storage in my bike fanny pack and simply unpack it whenever Im hitting the trail. Ill be taking it to Fruita, Colorado this weekend. Ill probably wear it for some more late-season skiing the weekend after that. The ROWDEE Shindig Trails & Tacos is a rad shirt. The pattern is unique and fun. The actual fabric is an ideal material for active sportswear. And its packability is cleverly designed. I have found my bike jersey. Will Brendza is a writer for our sister publication, GearJunkie.com. For more riding style tips, you can follow him here. The post Rad Button-Up For ROWDEE Rippers: Shindig MTB Shirt Review appeared first on Bikerumor.