Race capes
Herbsman
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Who here uses a race cape? A few people have discouraged me from buying one, saying they get too hot and sweaty. However, after more than an hour of cold rain I was really suffering towards the end of today's race. Is it worth spending £60 on something I'm going to use two or three times a year, or would a windproof jersey (e.g. Endura FS260 pro, also £60) be better?
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I own a race cape but never use it. If it's a wet race I use a gilet. I know I'll be soaked whatever I wear, but the gilet ensures my core remains warm enough. I use a clear Assos gilet so you can still (just about) see my race number.0
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fish156 wrote:I own a race cape but never use it. If it's a wet race I use a gilet. I know I'll be soaked whatever I wear, but the gilet ensures my core remains warm enough. I use a clear Assos gilet so you can still (just about) see my race number.0
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I raced yesterday in the rain and used my windproof baselayer. Kept dry and warm and the comms could still see my race numbers. http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_ ... s_id=119160
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I'd recommend a windproof base layer too. I use the Prendas ones.
I have a race cape, but never had to use it racing. Have used it on normal rides though. I got one of the Outwet ones that Planet X were flogging cheap and claiming that Liquigas use. Seemed to do the job ok, for about £300 -
I always fold a cape or at least a gilet in my back pocket... just in case. Nothing worse than getting piss-wet through and cold either racing or training. Mind you, I'm getting pretty soft nowadays!0
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The notion that anything will keep you dry in the middle of the pack in the pi$$ing rain is a misnomer. The key is just keeping warm so a gilet or windproof baselayer is pretty good.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Monty Dog wrote:The notion that anything will keep you dry in the middle of the pack in the pi$$ing rain is a misnomer. The key is just keeping warm so a gilet or windproof baselayer is pretty good.CAPTAIN BUCKFAST'S CYCLING TIPS - GUARANTEED TO WORK! 1 OUT OF 10 RACING CYCLISTS AGREE!0
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Don't pin your numbers to your gilet, just on your jersey. if you're competitive in the last bit of the race (i.e. it actually matters) you can pull it up at the back so the line judges can see them. If you're outside of the points, doesn't matter anyway."And the Lord said unto Cain, 'where is Abel thy brother?' And he said, 'I know not: I dropped him on the climb up to the motorway bridge'."
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