As summer nears its end, I’m very curious to know what everyone does to handle the rain. For myself, I throw on a pair of rain pants over rubber rain boots with a GoreTex rain jacket.

At my work desk I have an old pair of Toms shoes that I bought at Goodwill that are super comfortable - I slip into them when I arrive and out of them when I leave.

I have a waterproof Timbuk2 saddlebag-style pannier, which I use to bring my lunchbox.

If you’re intimidated by riding in the rain, give it a try! It’s really quite invigorating and people will think you’re either crazy, or a badass. Both seem fine to me!

  • dave_r@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    Seattle year round commuter. For my current short commute: a rain cape (poncho).

    • it’s comfortable to wear both wet and dry
    • easy on/easy off. Less fucking around trying to get geared up.
    • I don’t sweat through my clothes because it ventilates like crazy

    So many more reasons, but good lord those 3 are reason enough. Putting on still-wet gear at the end of the day is nasty.

    I also wear rain-legs. I wear wool socks and sneakers (1 less piece of wet gear to deal with). No gloves (cape deals with the rain and wind).

    • Flyingpeakock@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      I had a rain poncho last year but I’ve decided to get a cycling jacket for this year. This is mostly due to the fact that my commute includes a 3km stretch through fields were the wind seems to always be against me.

      For my legs I’ve decided to simply bring a pair of pants with me that I can put on when I get to the office, this is since my legs have been drenched in sweat no matter what rain pants I’m wearing.