What do you do when it's wet out?

[Pat "5mph"]

Heading to work in a while. I'll be wearing, over my uniform of black trousers and t-shirt: regatta charity shop found waterproof light jacket, Aldi's fishing trousers , trekking winter shoes, cycling cap, skateboard style helmet (less holes than a proper cycling one).
Probably my feet will get a bit wet, will change shoes and socks at work.
On my way back, will dispense with waterproof trousers, just get wet. I's only 5 miles.

 

[mark1974]

rain i stay in suppose i should be a cat !!!!

 

[PaulSecteur]

Apply Rule #5 and savour Rule #9.

For those seeking enlightenment...

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

 

[smokeysmoo]

I deal with wet weather by refusing to deal with it, simple

I never used to bother but I'm now a dedicated fair weather cyclist

 

[lulubel]

If it's raining, but not cold, I wear the same as I would wear if it was dry, and ride my MTB instead of the road bike because I don't mind getting it wet.

If it's raining and colder than usual, I wear a few more clothes, and maybe a windproof jacket, but never waterproofs.

 

[wealthysoup]

Oh, and get some cycling glasses, some great fake oakleys on deal extreme.

Tony, I presume those won't fit over the top of prescription glasses? Its something I've looked into a few times but I can't see any cheap way of going about it

Thanks

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Nah, very few will.
Colleague of mine bought a pair of prescription Oakley Jawbones (£260) with Yellow lenses. He finds it tough on his eyes in the bright sun.

I wear prescription glasses normally but not when I'm cycling.

 

[palinurus]

Commuting: any weather. I particularly enjoy snow.
Pleasure: Very rarely go out in the rain just for a ride, but if touring or whatever then it's part of the deal.
Transport other than work: Oddly I'll often get the bus/train/tube or stay in if the weather is crap.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Put my long bib shorts on, over shoes and rain jacket and set off.

 

[MattHB]

cant be doing with fighting the wind to stay in a straight line. Rain is no problem though, top half dry, bottom half lycra

 

[smutchin]

I'll ride in pretty much any weather, as long as it's safe. You get to the point where you can't get any wetter so you might as well carry on...

The most important thing is not staying dry but staying warm. So keep moving, and wear extra layers as necessary. A lightweight waterproof jacket is good, but if it's not too cold out, I often won't bother stopping to put it on - one of the many good reasons to wear lycra for cycling is that it dries off quickly when the rain stops. And a full waterproof jacket, even a lightweight one, can get very warm, so you end up sweating a lot ("boil in the bag" syndrome) and getting just as wet anyway.

I don't usually bother with extra protection on my lower half, except knee warmers, again more for warmth than dryness. Neoprene overshoes are good for keeping your feet warm.

On the hands... sometimes I find bare hands better than gloves (as long as it's not too cold). Soggy gloves can chafe and cause blisters.

I have a waterproof North Face wool hat that I wear to keep my head warm, but then I don't usually wear a helmet. On the occasions when I do wear a helmet, I have a lightweight skullcap thing that goes underneath it if I need extra warmth.

d.

 

[Nihal]

Oh thats very simple,I pedal to move the wheels and come back home like frozen fish

 

[Recycler]

Oh thats very simple,I pedal to move the wheels and come back home like frozen fish

Battered?

 

[Nihal]

Battered?

Yup,Fried and all

 

[DCLane]

I was wet this morning (8-11am) on the Pennines;

Top:
Winter base layer, short-sleeved shirt, gilet

Bottom:
Shorts with leggings over

Result; wet, but not badly so, and happy