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Rain gear

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  • 27-07-2016 12:39pm
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    What's everyone's preferred rain gear for commuting ? I cycle about 25 mins each way.

    I am a lady if that makes a difference! Winter is coming and its time to get something decent to deal with the inevitable wet weather.

    Thanks!


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    RebelButtMunch
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    Hi
    Personally I just have a good light waterproof jacket for keeping dry and my core warm. I find if I try to keep totally dry it's too sweaty. So I take the hit on wet legs and feet and have a shower and change when I get off the bike.


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    07Lapierre
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    I've one of these:

    http://en.bicycle-line.com/catalogo/winter-cycling-clothing/man/winter-jackets-and-jerseys/winter-jacket-nordica-blue-2-12.html

    Pricey but IMO well worth it. I wear a thin baselayer under it and its perfect for all weather conditions (once its below 10 degrees or so)


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    poochiem
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    Sportful Fiandre Light Norain jacket. Stretchy fit like a regular jersey but wind and waterproof. Very good but pricey.


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    RebelButtMunch wrote: »
    Hi
    Personally I just have a good light waterproof jacket for keeping dry and my core warm. I find if I try to keep totally dry it's too sweaty. So I take the hit on wet legs and feet and have a shower and change when I get off the bike.

    Im the same as you I get too sweaty if I wear heavy rain gear but we don't have showers at work so I need my legs to be kept dry.


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    cdaly_
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    A 25 minute cycle is enough to get warmed up so you're likely to sweat in any case.

    Rather than trying to keep work clothes dry, try bike-specific clothes which will dry quickly at work. You don't need to shower wet legs so long as they haven't got dirty so lycra tights would work while not getting all sweaty.


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    ted1
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    For rain gear , mud guards, shorts and Lught rain/wind jacket.


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    cdaly_ wrote: »
    A 25 minute cycle is enough to get warmed up so you're likely to sweat in any case.

    Rather than trying to keep work clothes dry, try bike-specific clothes which will dry quickly at work. You don't need to shower wet legs so long as they haven't got dirty so lycra tights would work while not getting all sweaty.

    Oh I do - I bring my work clothes in a pannier.

    Its such a pain not to have a room to leave clothes dry at work - coworkers are not crazy about me leaving random items of clothing around the place to dry.


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