Comments on: Commuting 101: Riding in the rain http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Fri, 24 May 2013 01:42:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Casey http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-2141503 Casey Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:19 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-2141503 Up to now, I have avoided riding in the rain unless caught unexpectedly. But I'm determined to do it this year. I have tried three different rain outfits, and all of them trap too much steam & sweat, even on the coldest day. That's one feeling I cannot stand! So I've ordered a bicycle poncho (from Cleverhood--painfully expensive). I plan on leaving my favorite skinny tire road bike home, and riding my fatter-tire hybrid bicycle on the next rainy day, to give me more traction. I'll just put my work clothes in a plastic bag in my backpack and let my legs and feet get soaked. I keep shoes at the office. Up to now, I have avoided riding in the rain unless caught unexpectedly. But I’m determined to do it this year. I have tried three different rain outfits, and all of them trap too much steam & sweat, even on the coldest day. That’s one feeling I cannot stand! So I’ve ordered a bicycle poncho (from Cleverhood–painfully expensive). I plan on leaving my favorite skinny tire road bike home, and riding my fatter-tire hybrid bicycle on the next rainy day, to give me more traction. I’ll just put my work clothes in a plastic bag in my backpack and let my legs and feet get soaked. I keep shoes at the office.

]]> By: Sir Randall http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-1981055 Sir Randall Wed, 08 May 2013 17:41:59 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-1981055 I ride 23 miles each way in South Florida. On a clear day, I will end up drenched from sweat anyway. I ride in full cycling kit and have a shower at work. I typically carry my clothes to work for the week on Mondays on my "commuter bike" and a small camelback for rides in on my road bike (2nd cycling kit and bring work clothes home). I do have an option of taking my bike on the train if the weather is really nasty which cuts out 16 miles of riding but that is typically a last resort. I don't mind getting wet but I do think I will be investing in rain booties for my shoes. I ride 23 miles each way in South Florida. On a clear day, I will end up drenched from sweat anyway. I ride in full cycling kit and have a shower at work. I typically carry my clothes to work for the week on Mondays on my “commuter bike” and a small camelback for rides in on my road bike (2nd cycling kit and bring work clothes home).

I do have an option of taking my bike on the train if the weather is really nasty which cuts out 16 miles of riding but that is typically a last resort. I don’t mind getting wet but I do think I will be investing in rain booties for my shoes.

]]> By: BikepathCountry http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-831761 BikepathCountry Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:20:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-831761 These are great tips. I like the first option of "Get Wet". Sometimes on a nice hot day, a rain shower on a ride is welcomed! One important thing to mention is safety while riding in the rain. Here are some tips on safety while riding on a rainy day! http://bikepathcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/5-tips-for-bike-riding-in-rain.html These are great tips. I like the first option of “Get Wet”. Sometimes on a nice hot day, a rain shower on a ride is welcomed! One important thing to mention is safety while riding in the rain. Here are some tips on safety while riding on a rainy day! http://bikepathcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/5-tips-for-bike-riding-in-rain.html

]]> By: Johanna http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-166395 Johanna Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:36:46 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-166395 I have loved my Showers Pass raincoat too. But then I read this article: http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/climate-action/non-toxic-rain-gear and it makes me really worried. I'm trying to be GREEN here by biking, and instead I'm contributing to the dioxin in the air. Does anyone know of other options for rain gear? I have loved my Showers Pass raincoat too. But then I read this article: http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/climate-action/non-toxic-rain-gear and it makes me really worried. I’m trying to be GREEN here by biking, and instead I’m contributing to the dioxin in the air. Does anyone know of other options for rain gear?

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-91356 Fritz Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:05:55 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-91356 Good suggestion, Cheryl -- I don't ride horses but know people who do and have asked them about their gear -- a lot of it looks ideal for cold weather cycling. Some of it's even reasonably priced. Good suggestion, Cheryl — I don’t ride horses but know people who do and have asked them about their gear — a lot of it looks ideal for cold weather cycling. Some of it’s even reasonably priced.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-91344 Cheryl Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:33:35 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-91344 Alternative to rain suits/ capes: Horseback riding jacket and pants. I ride horses and statelinetack.com makes an excellent BREATHABLE waterproof jacket and water doesn't come in through the vents because of the construction. Ditto for the pants. I love it because rain/snow + 0 degree weather in upstate new york = icle on bicycle. Alternative to rain suits/ capes: Horseback riding jacket and pants.

I ride horses and statelinetack.com makes an excellent BREATHABLE waterproof jacket and water doesn’t come in through the vents because of the construction. Ditto for the pants.

I love it because rain/snow + 0 degree weather in upstate new york = icle on bicycle.

]]> By: Framex http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-56602 Framex Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:44:58 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-56602 I commute for just 5 km to work in urban enviroment and always have a rain jacket and pants with me, if its raining hard I even use an umbrella, it's a good exercise to drive with just one hand. My biggest problem it's to find a good water resistant shoes that I can wear when at office (so, casual dressing), i'm trying some goretex trekking shoes and it seems that will work well, but I'm waiting for the next storm... I commute for just 5 km to work in urban enviroment and always have a rain jacket and pants with me, if its raining hard I even use an umbrella, it’s a good exercise to drive with just one hand.
My biggest problem it’s to find a good water resistant shoes that I can wear when at office (so, casual dressing), i’m trying some goretex trekking shoes and it seems that will work well, but I’m waiting for the next storm…

]]> By: SF Commuter http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-54639 SF Commuter Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:54:59 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-54639 I wear a good rain jacket and keep rain pants on hand for the commute to work. I do not have a shower at work and it is easier to store dry cycling gear than wet for the day at the office. On the ride home I only use the jacket and only if it is raining, drizzle does not count. Getting wet when heading home is not too big a deal unless it is cold. My jacket and rain pants are by Shower Pass and I can't recomend it more highly. Yes they are expensive but they keep you dry and have venting to keep you from becoming wet with sweat. I wear a good rain jacket and keep rain pants on hand for the commute to work. I do not have a shower at work and it is easier to store dry cycling gear than wet for the day at the office. On the ride home I only use the jacket and only if it is raining, drizzle does not count. Getting wet when heading home is not too big a deal unless it is cold.

My jacket and rain pants are by Shower Pass and I can’t recomend it more highly. Yes they are expensive but they keep you dry and have venting to keep you from becoming wet with sweat.

]]> By: GW Rider http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-53515 GW Rider Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:19:57 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-53515 I am looking for a great product to keep my cleated cycling shoes dry in the rain. I am a 365 day commuter in New York. I don't mind getting wet anywhere but my feet. The shoes take so long to dry and the squish is disgusting. I have resorted to plastic baggies under a pair of regular booties and this will help 80-90% give or take a minor amount of condensation. I reuse them as many times as I can, but I would like something a little more permanent. I am looking for a great product to keep my cleated cycling shoes dry in the rain. I am a 365 day commuter in New York. I don’t mind getting wet anywhere but my feet. The shoes take so long to dry and the squish is disgusting. I have resorted to plastic baggies under a pair of regular booties and this will help 80-90% give or take a minor amount of condensation. I reuse them as many times as I can, but I would like something a little more permanent.

]]> By: Tristoche http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1/#comment-50072 Tristoche Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:03:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/07/23/commuting-101-riding-in-the-rain/#comment-50072 If you ride in the rain, come to my new english Veltop test : http://velocoque.free.fr/spip.php?article27 THE bike accessorie !! If you ride in the rain, come to my new english Veltop test : http://velocoque.free.fr/spip.php?article27
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