Rainlegs or anything better?

[phaedrus]

For short commutes in ordinary clothes Rainlegs are, IMHE, the dog's danglies.

 

[Arch]

I'll concede that a very short commute (under 5 km) on flat ground might be the place to use waterproof leg coverings.

Which is pretty much what my commute is, so I'm getting it right then...

 

[Arch]

Everyone I know doesn't sit at the desk in pants they rode to work in.

Assuming you mean trousers...

I've never commuted by bike and changed clothes when I get there - my longest such commute being about 4 miles. I just ride in my jeans. Some of us just treat the bike as a workhorse day to day, rather than getting all sporty about it...

 

[Randochap]

Assuming you mean trousers...

I've never commuted by bike and changed clothes when I get there - my longest such commute being about 4 miles. I just ride in my jeans. Some of us just treat the bike as a workhorse day to day, rather than getting all sporty about it...

I haven't worn trousers in 43 years.

Meanwhile, to my (Essex-born) wife, a trunk is still a boot.

I'm the workhorse. My bikes go along for the ride.

Riding in jeans? Eeek!

 

[Maz]

What do you think of them? Do they work? Are they worth buying? At the moment I have a pair of waterproof trousers which Are baggy and flap around a lot. I could really do with some waterproof leggings that fit more closely but haven't seen any on the net. These seem like the next best thing but I would like to get other opinions or suggestion. I am really looking for something for those wet days where I am going to be out n he rain for a while not just a quick shower where I'll dry off in 10 mins anyway.

If you can change clothes at your destination, why not get wet? I used to have w/proof trousers which were not worth the hassle or money. Very clammy and uncomfortable. Much better to wear shorts/bikesters etc and get wet, then change later (if that's possible for you).

 

[Arch]

Riding in jeans? Eeek!

Softy. I usually ride in jeans, they are my standard item of dress. I'll put the bikesters on if I intend to go out for a longer ride (along with a cycling jersey), but for about town, jeans and tee-shirt do me fine.

 

[byegad]

Do confirm that you wear something more than just jeans to ride!

 

[Randochap]

Softy. I usually ride in jeans, they are my standard item of dress. I'll put the bikesters on if I intend to go out for a longer ride (along with a cycling jersey), but for about town, jeans and tee-shirt do me fine.

There's nothing more individual than personal fashion, as a walk on any street will illustrate.

Personally, I can't even stand walking in jeans and never wear them. If God had wanted us to wear tight, heavy cotton She wouldn't have invented stretch fabrics.

 

[Arch]

Do confirm that you wear something more than just jeans to ride!

Yes, I do.... (like, the tee-shirt I mentioned)

I've lived in jeans since I had a choice of what to wear, and I don't find them at all constricting (except perhaps after a very large dinner...)

Skirts on the other hand, ugh, what's the deal there?

 

[byegad]

Breathes a huge sigh of relief!

Meanwhile if you find skirts a strange kind of apparel then consider the tie, constricts breathing and gets in the soup. One of the best, well third best, parts of being retired is NOT having to wear a stupid tie! In fact since I retired in June 2006 I've worn one once, to a funeral.

To forstall enquiries the other two are riding my trikes and between Mrs byegad and myself!

 

[Arch]

Breathes a huge sigh of relief!

Meanwhile if you find skirts a strange kind of apparel then consider the tie, constricts breathing and gets in the soup. One of the best, well third best, parts of being retired is NOT having to wear a stupid tie! In fact since I retired in June 2006 I've worn one once, to a funeral.

To forstall enquiries the other two are riding my trikes and between Mrs byegad and myself!

Should those smilies be ?

I may be forced into a skirt or dress for my nephew's upcoming baptism. Grrrrrr.