Stefan Mikes
Well-Known Member
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, Poland
Does anyone like riding in the rain? Honestly, I might accept a short ride for fun in the warm Summer but now, during the Autumn? It's pouring outside! Those of us who chose the whole-year cycling certainly need to prepare!
My Vado is the bike I prefer for rain-riding because of the perfect fenders provided with that e-bike and integrated lighting. Regarding clothing, all starts with water-resistant shoes (Adidas FiveTen are good enough). Then, water-proof trousers come, ones with shoe covers. A thick, fluorescent windbreaker/rain jacket on the torso. The Abus Pedelec+ helmet because it sports an integrated rain cover (otherwise wearing a hood would be necessary); or, perhaps my snowboarding helmet and goggles as the temperature went down to 10 C (50 F)? Gloves. That's the pain: I own no waterproof ones, so I need to carry a spare pair in case my first set becomes soaked. Everything completed with truly waterproof Ortlieb pannier.
Using the lights during the day goes without saying.
I cannot say I like rain-riding. Do you commute in the rain? What do you wear? Any useful tips?
My Vado is the bike I prefer for rain-riding because of the perfect fenders provided with that e-bike and integrated lighting. Regarding clothing, all starts with water-resistant shoes (Adidas FiveTen are good enough). Then, water-proof trousers come, ones with shoe covers. A thick, fluorescent windbreaker/rain jacket on the torso. The Abus Pedelec+ helmet because it sports an integrated rain cover (otherwise wearing a hood would be necessary); or, perhaps my snowboarding helmet and goggles as the temperature went down to 10 C (50 F)? Gloves. That's the pain: I own no waterproof ones, so I need to carry a spare pair in case my first set becomes soaked. Everything completed with truly waterproof Ortlieb pannier.
Using the lights during the day goes without saying.
I cannot say I like rain-riding. Do you commute in the rain? What do you wear? Any useful tips?