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By: xiousgeonz

xiousgeonz — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:09:25 +0000

I’ve been caught in heavy rain about once for my ride in. It was warm enough so I just didn’t wear much and I rode hard. Plastic bags for the duds to change into, with a few extra minutes ’cause I rode fast. Indeed, once soaked, soaked — but I have yet to dissolve.

By: Guy

Guy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:42:20 +0000

Last Monday, it rained here in SF. The forcast was for it to be in the North Bay and then gradually move south. There was no warning that we would be hit with a deluge. I was totally soaked to the bone. I have no fenders and was carrying a back pack, which by the way did not keep anything dry. Did I learn from this episode. Most likly not. Once soaked, I really didn’t care after that.

By: How-To: Cycling in the Rain « Let's Go Ride a Bike

How-To: Cycling in the Rain « Let's Go Ride a Bike — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:25:50 +0000

[...] with rain is more of a challenge, and one I have been reluctant to embrace, to be honest. Like Tim of Car Free Days, I try to play the weather radar game, but sometimes—like on my way home last week—getting wet [...]

By: bikejuju

bikejuju — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:47:07 +0000

Janet beat me to it – I was going to say if you are putting in all that effort to cajole at work, why *not* work on getting them to let you wear pajamas (and bunny slippers!). My car-free strategy is a little different: on downpour days I ride the warm, fast, friendly express bus. True downpour days are remarkably few here, though.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:28:43 +0000

Tim,
Your rain jacket is out of fashion.
I wear a lime green rain jacket with 2′ reflector tape. This does not breath so it is only good for short trips.
http://www.grundens.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=27

In the summer I suggest the same colors in mesh
http://www.norwestsafety.com/safety.asp?PageID=52&CatID=183&IGID=60&IGPage=1
(I have the orange version)

The pants, helment cover and shoe cover I got here:
http://www.bicycleclothing.com/

By: Tim K

Tim K — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:38:21 +0000

Thanks Simon, that means they oughta work just fine for my measily 6’6 frame.

And Janet? *SNAP! that’s a mighty cheeky throwdown. It just so happens I have a camera with me today so I’ll post up a photo when I have a chance.

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:46:56 +0000

Tim,
I’m 6′ 7″ and own a pair of rainlegs in their largest size. They fit and work great.

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:40:48 +0000

Umm… for the record, what Tim DOES wear at work is pretty dang close to pajamas.

By: Tim K

Tim K — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:12:26 +0000

Thanks Gents.

Dave, I agree the upper legs are a pain. I think the rain legs are a pretty good solution but I don’t know if I could handle the “so are you wearing anything under those chaps” jokes _every_ day. I’m also guessing they may be a little on the short side for me, negating most of the benefits.

And yes, we know what you mean about Todd and his “enhanced revenue stream.”

I think I can resist the stove, but that damn Brompton …

By: Julian

Julian — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:40 +0000

Merino shirt, wool cap under helmet, wool socks, wool gloves, jeans, water-resistant (but not Gore, etc which don’t breathe enough for me) jacket.

But you knew all that.

But did you see the latest Clever Cycles post – the one where he’s “romancing the stove”? Damn that store. It has a way of making the money fly out of my wallet. My wife and I are now obsessed with a clean wood/wood brick-burning stove for warming up by, drying wool near, not-TV-watching next to, etc etc etc …

So that’s my gear suggestion for you.