Does anybody else....

bluecow

REALLY enjoy riding with no waterproofs on in the lashing down rain?
Or is it just me..?

Doobz

only if is a summer shower and not freezing cold conditions

D@VE

A couple of times i've found myself grinnig like a idiot through the spray

redddraggon

Doobz wrote:

only if is a summer shower and not freezing cold conditions

Aye I don't mind the rain in isolation, but 90% of the time in the UK climate getting wet normally leads to getting cold.

W5454

I can't stand wearing plastic sheeting.If I get caught in rain I just put it down to bad luck and get home as quick as I can if it's heavy stormy rain.If it's showery I'll ride through it.
In Feb this year I was so wet, cold and numb when I got home that I could only just unlock the door.My hands were so cold I couldn't get my cycling gear off so I got a piping hot shower while still wearing it,including footwear.

simon johnson

There's a point of saturation where you just say 'oh, well'; that's when I start to enjoy it

Lagavulin

I've jumped in the shower fully clothed. Simply couldn't prise the clothing from my freezing body so thought what the hell. Took my shoes and socks off mind.

I'm slowly forming the opinion (though I've not bought any high-end wet clothing etc.) that what I've got makes marginal difference. I've an Altura Night Vision jacket while it protects you from the elements, slowly turns you into a boil in the bag kipper.
My Altura waterproof leggings might be ideal for commuting but I find them cumbersome and uncomfy.

I've also started to question the benefit of SKS RaceBlades. They kept my arse drier than doing without but they seem to direct crap at the brake callipers and, perhaps more importantly, the fork. I've started to think maybe a wet arse isn't such a price to pay compared with the damage I may be doing to the frame.

chuckcork

In summer I've found it preferable to wearing waterproofs, as while I get wet, its better than being hot + wet from sweat.

Depdens on the quality of the gear and how much you're wearing, e.g. just a jacket to keep the upper body warm while letting the legs get wet, but at any other time of the year and its just cold.

FSR_XC

Nowt wrong with a bit of summer rain. Although I tend not to go out through choice (on raod bike) when it's raining.

I think it comes from the MTB, where you haven't had any fun unless you get back wet & muddy!

markos1963

In the summer its quite pleasurable if its not cold as well. I like the feeling of the rain running down my legs(another good reason for shaving them)

Gussio

I like riding in the sunshine

will3

bluecow wrote:

REALLY enjoy riding with no waterproofs on in the lashing down rain?
Or is it just me..?

Yeah it's great isn't it?
Also saves on haveing a shower when you get home and washing your kit

Just so long as you don't have to put the wet kit back on later in the day coz that's grim.