Cycling (and singing) in the rain

corblimey

I tried to go for a cycle this morning, but was quickly blown back indoors by the driving wind and rain. I don't want the weather dictating my spin days as much as they did last year, so I'm going to invest in some appropriate gear, I just don't know what to get. Assuming I have nothing, I think I need the following:

Waterproof jacket
Water and wind-resistant gloves
Wool socks
Wicking baselayer (top)
Overshoes

I want to be comfortable in wind and rain, no matter the temperature. I think I have everything covered except perhaps the legs. I wear bib tights usually, unless it's really cold, I'm guessing I have no need for leg warmers or something underneath the tights?

I'm looking for advice from the non fair weather cyclists out there who are comfortable, dry and non-sweaty on their spins, no matter what the Irish summer throws at them.

smacl

I've never managed to stay dry, but comparatively warm is achievable with the gear you mention. I also throw a hat onto the list for under your helmet, and waterproof rather than wool socks. I forget to put on my sealskinz socks yesterday and regretted it with numb feet on the slog home. You need breathable waterproofs, and for many days the gilet works better than the jacket.

feck sake lads

good helmet with viser plus good cap for u nder it.
good clear lense glasses
newspaper under jersey
assos baselayer are brilliant over that a good merino long sleeve baselayer
long sleeve jersey plus gilet
rain jacket in rear pocket
obviously good waterproof fleece lined gloves
and same with feet good socks good overshoes
fill those hoes in the cleats bit of mastic.
away you go have fun :D

CptMackey

See rule 9
http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/
:pac:

Was out this morning in all my best rain gear and still was soaked thru. No escaping it really.

doozerie

I commented on the effectiveness, or not, of some of my kit in cold *and* wet weather here, if that's of any use.