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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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[–] 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