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Riding in the rain sucks but I'll take it over driving (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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I had to drive around 1500km this past weekend in a rented mini-van. I don't own a car, so that's probably more distance than I've covered in a motor vehicle in the past 5 years.

Today, back home and on my way to work, there was rather torrential rain, but I was still so thankful to be back on the bike.

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[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I can't really not go to work just because it's raining. Not only would it fuck over my coworkers; I need the money.

It's not like I'm made of salt, anyways :P With a raincoat and rain pants it's really not that bad.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm amazed how many people, even daily cycling commuters just don't know about rain pants. Couldn't live without them personally.

[–] Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You got recommendations? I get hot very easily. So if I wear rain pants on a ride that’s longer than a few miles, I’m gonna be wet anyway.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not the person you asked but I just used to wear surf shorts and pack my pants in a water proof bag. Your skin will dry, and they may be cold initially but with the effort they warm up

[–] Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That’s kinda how I do it now. But it’s gonna get cold soon, and even I am not immune to the cold and wind.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My go to for the Winter (snow) was a pair of old leather winterized motorcycle pants. They would breath better than Army Surplus rain pants, and the quilted padding inside provided good warmth.

[–] Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, that’s out. I’m vegan, so no leather for me.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm vegan now, at the time I was vegetarian, and they were a coworkers pants he'd bought in the mid 70s, so I justified it as reuse rather than buying new products.

[–] Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

I hear that. I’ve got a down sleeping bag that I feel the same way about. Still kinda makes me feel bad though.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Just go to any local outdoor gear shop and get ones that are light weight gore-Tex or equivalent material. Though I will say I am somewhat of a freak in how little I sweat, so your experience might differ from mine. They definitely will not be as breathable as normal pants, but better than being soaked and wet. Helps if you cycle at a more leisurely pace.

[–] Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Nice. I have trouble not riding fast. It’s too fun. But I do go slower in the rain. I’ll check out some gortex for sure