Question for Those who commute in all weather
Discussion
Thanks for the replies and suggestions everyone
I arrived at work dry this morning, so that was nice. Forecast is for rain this afternoon, so will probably be drying my waterproofs in the spare room hung over the back of chairs, next to a dehumidifier overnight.
My waterproof gear is Alpinestar Andes, so far I have been dry while wearing them in even heavy rain. However, they do seem to hold water and take quite a while to dry out fully.
I arrived at work dry this morning, so that was nice. Forecast is for rain this afternoon, so will probably be drying my waterproofs in the spare room hung over the back of chairs, next to a dehumidifier overnight.
My waterproof gear is Alpinestar Andes, so far I have been dry while wearing them in even heavy rain. However, they do seem to hold water and take quite a while to dry out fully.
cpszx said:
you need laminated waterproof gear if you want it to dry out quickly, especially if it stops raining before you arrive.
however, if you finish your journey and its still raining, it can still take a little while to dry,
but nothing like as long as dry gear with a waterproof layer which is really only suitable for showers, not full on rain.
the investment in laminated gear is worth it if you are in the rain regularly.
however, easy to chuck on plastic rain cover jacket and trousers and the most cost effective and extremely reliable, as well as quick to dry.
Thank you I’m hoping this week is a one offhowever, if you finish your journey and its still raining, it can still take a little while to dry,
but nothing like as long as dry gear with a waterproof layer which is really only suitable for showers, not full on rain.
the investment in laminated gear is worth it if you are in the rain regularly.
however, easy to chuck on plastic rain cover jacket and trousers and the most cost effective and extremely reliable, as well as quick to dry.
As expected, it was raining heavy on my ride home last night
None of my kit leaked, however, I had to dry my gloves and boots in the airing cupboard and my helmet hung on the radiator while jacket and trousers hung on chairs, either side of a dehumidifier all in the spare room so out of the way
All nice and dry this morning, a nice dry commute plus forecast is dry for tonight too.
Thanks all, I will keep you updated
None of my kit leaked, however, I had to dry my gloves and boots in the airing cupboard and my helmet hung on the radiator while jacket and trousers hung on chairs, either side of a dehumidifier all in the spare room so out of the way
All nice and dry this morning, a nice dry commute plus forecast is dry for tonight too.
Thanks all, I will keep you updated
Good morning
I got the call yesterday afternoon. My car is ready so picking it up this afternoon.
Damp ride in this morning but mostly spray from standing water and other traffic not really raining.
I think I might “choose” to commute on bike more often, you just seem to arrive at work in a better headspace.
Thank you all for the tips. I’ve enjoyed sharing my daily experiences with you all
Have a great day and ride safe
I got the call yesterday afternoon. My car is ready so picking it up this afternoon.
Damp ride in this morning but mostly spray from standing water and other traffic not really raining.
I think I might “choose” to commute on bike more often, you just seem to arrive at work in a better headspace.
Thank you all for the tips. I’ve enjoyed sharing my daily experiences with you all
Have a great day and ride safe
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