Bad weather advice

OneOfThem Stumbled · 03-02-2014 10:54am #1

I don't have many issues with cycling in bad weather - but I do have two; one a major inconvenience, the other a significant liability.

On the way to work I cycle along a dirt path. Easiest route by far. Unfortunately it turns to mud in the rain. Even with mud-guards my jacket and trousers get absolutely caked.

Other thing is using clear cycle glasses when cycling against the rain. They work a charm, but when it's also cold I tend to wear a balaclava/scarf over my mouth which fogs up the glasses alarmingly. Nothing worse than to suddenly realise you're cycling pretty much blind!

Anybody know how to get around these two issues (other than the obvious, unpleasant way?)

wicklowwonder · 03-02-2014 10:58am

OneOfThem Stumbled wrote: »

I don't have many issues with cycling in bad weather - but I do have two; one a major inconvenience, the other a significant liability.

On the way to work I cycle along a dirt path. Easiest route by far. Unfortunately it turns to mud in the rain. Even with mud-guards my jacket and trousers get absolutely caked.

Other thing is using clear cycle glasses when cycling against the rain. They work a charm, but when it's also cold I tend to wear a balaclava/scarf over my mouth which fogs up the glasses alarmingly. Nothing worse than to suddenly realise you're cycling pretty much blind!

Anybody know how to get around these two issues (other than the obvious, unpleasant way?)

For the glasses wash them with toothpaste. It works with goggles anyway to stop them fogging up.

Lumen · 03-02-2014 11:03am

Cycle on the road.
Don't put your scarf over your mouth.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 03-02-2014 11:03am

OneOfThem Stumbled wrote: »

I don't have many issues with cycling in bad weather - but I do have two; one a major inconvenience, the other a significant liability.

On the way to work I cycle along a dirt path. Easiest route by far. Unfortunately it turns to mud in the rain. Even with mud-guards my jacket and trousers get absolutely caked.

Other thing is using clear cycle glasses when cycling against the rain. They work a charm, but when it's also cold I tend to wear a balaclava/scarf over my mouth which fogs up the glasses alarmingly. Nothing worse than to suddenly realise you're cycling pretty much blind!

Anybody know how to get around these two issues (other than the obvious, unpleasant way?)

Get better mudguards, something like in these links (I have no idea what bike you have, maybe these won't look that great on a racer :P)

I have something similar to this front mudguard.

This looks exactly like my rear mudguard. They are really good.

Take your face mask off when you are stopped in traffic or at a light.

I breath through my nose or if I have to breath through my mouth I exhale down. Works for me, the glasses keep clear.

Hope this helps.

OneOfThem Stumbled · 03-02-2014 11:09am

Lumen wrote: »

Cycle on the road.
Don't put your scarf over your mouth.

OneOfThem Stumbled wrote: »

Anybody know how to get around these two issues (other than the obvious, unpleasant way?)

Le sigh.

aFlabbyPanda · 03-02-2014 12:22pm

I find as long as my nose is uncovered the glasses won't fog. Get full length mudguards should sort the spray/splatter issue.

outfox · 03-02-2014 1:29pm

wicklowwonder wrote: »

For the glasses wash them with toothpaste. It works with goggles anyway to stop them fogging up.

This also keeps glasses minty fresh throughout the day.

Jabel · 03-02-2014 2:04pm

OneOfThem Stumbled wrote: »

I don't have many issues with cycling in bad weather - but I do have two; one a major inconvenience, the other a significant liability.

On the way to work I cycle along a dirt path. Easiest route by far. Unfortunately it turns to mud in the rain. Even with mud-guards my jacket and trousers get absolutely caked.

Other thing is using clear cycle glasses when cycling against the rain. They work a charm, but when it's also cold I tend to wear a balaclava/scarf over my mouth which fogs up the glasses alarmingly. Nothing worse than to suddenly realise you're cycling pretty much blind!

Anybody know how to get around these two issues (other than the obvious, unpleasant way?)

Yeah ...man up:D

delos · 03-02-2014 4:38pm

wicklowwonder wrote: »

For the glasses wash them with toothpaste. It works with goggles anyway to stop them fogging up.

Won't the toothpaste scratch the lenses? I have plastic lenses on my prescription glasses and rubbing them with toothpaste (or when saltwater gets on them) would be the last thing I'd do. Scratched lenses will give you a headache