Cycling in the rain - what do you wear?

JD_76

Just wondering what the best options are.

Im thinking shorts, overshoes, Jersey + jacket.

How do you keep warm if its wet & cold?

Anything im missing?

ollyridesfirst

as long as my feet and back/arse are dry it doesn't bother me!

danowat

As little as you can get away with, less to dry then.

meanredspider

Overshoes are about the only concession I make - I hate water squelching out of my shoes. Else, exactly the same as when it's dry

desweller

If it's warm rain, my only concession to the conditions are a peak on the helmet, maybe a buff under the helmet and overshoes.

If it's cold rain then I'll add a long sleeve base layer to the short sleeve jersey or switch to a long sleeve jersey, possibly long fingered gloves and (if it's really cold) bib tights. The jacket only gets used at temperatures close to or below zero, whether it's raining or not.

Mark Bom

Depends on the temperature!

If its warm and raining I'll wear jersey with maybe arm/leg warmers, but if cold, windproof jacket, over shoes and maybe a cap under helmet.

Its more about being warm than not getting wet.

wishitwasallflat

+1 about warm being more important - wind blocking is the key for me but that said waterproof overshoes are a must.

JustinLeeAtkinson

Overshoes in warm weather rain are a problem though. Feet get too hot, and then get wet through sweating. I have just purchsed some prendas oversocks which I hope will allow a bit more breathability than waterproof overshoes. They are not waterproof themselves of course, but are supposed to offer some degree of protection from the elements.

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=448

sloppyschleckonds

danowat wrote:

As little as you can get away with, less to dry then.

Yeah - skin is waterproof

mikebikemike

Good gloves and over shoes in this sort of October cold rain with a Gortex jacket
Always wear longs to protect my rotten knees

briantrumpet

danowat wrote:

As little as you can get away with, less to dry then.

I didn't know you did mountain biking as well....

kev77

i seen a dude wearing a mankini at a triathlon!

he got banned as he crossed the finish line!

lmao!

racingcondor

If you're out for 3+ hours you can't keep dry but you can keep warm. If you can keep your core, hands and feet warm you're generally fine (gloves are probably hardest).

I have 4 different weights of base layer which get me through most of the year. Below about 5 degrees I change to a winter jersey (windproof Pearl Izumi, don't know the type but it's excellent).

Gazzaputt

Castelli nanoflex shorts, arm warmers and leg warmers if cold and raining.

Really heavy a Prendas waterproof cap, selaskinz gloves and Sportful overshoes.

Snug as a hug in that lot!

JD_76

Thanks for all the advice, I can see now the importance is on keeping warm and not to worry about geting wet.

I did wonder as if I wear a waterproof jacket I get wet from the inside due to sweat not being able to escape fast enough.

So warm it is, not looking forward to geting used to the water running down the crack of my RS. :shock:

macdesigner

Deffo recommend Castelli's Nanoflex gear... if you shop around online you can get a bargain. I got a pair of their Nanoflex Pave Bib Tights for just over £40 reduced down on PBK due to discounted offers a few months back - RRP was £125.

nickel

Was out today and wore: SS jersey with roubaix arm warmers, windproof gilet, bib shorts and knee warmers. I have got a foldup waterproof I keep in my saddle bag but to be honest I tend to boil in it unless its cold and absolutely tipping it down.I care more about being warm than dry and the combination of roubaix arm warmers and my windproof gilet kept me nice and toasty today.