Comments on: Best Cycling Waterproof Jackets

By: Best Winter Cycling Gear | Cycling UK

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:14:02 +0000

[...] wet. Whatever the journey make sure you are prepared with a good waterproof jacket. I reviewed a few waterproof jackets here. An excellent value waterproof jacket is this Altura Night vision at only £48.99 (wiggle) It is [...]

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By: Preparing for A Cycle Tour | Cycling UK

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:17:47 +0000

[...] Waterproof kit. On a short tour of Ireland, you realise what a challenge it is to keep dry when you are cycling in the rain. Even with the best waterproofs water manages to seep in somewhere. See: waterproof jackets [...]

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By: Simon

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:34:53 +0000

Trying to stay dry on a bicycle in the rain is surely pointless….I’ve been riding for decades and realised a long time ago that the issue is staying warm when wet rather than staying dry. Water doesn’t hurt; having spent 18 hours in continuous rain during the 2009 London Edinburgh London Audax I’m immune to it now. My recommendation is that people just wear plenty of layers and a wind-proof top.

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By: Riding Through Winter | Cycling UK

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:02:12 +0000

[...] real secret to winter commuting is to have the right gear. If you can wrap up well and have good waterproofs when needed, you can pretty much ride in anything above freezing. If you can avoid ice, you can [...]

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By: Cycling Rain Gear | Cycling UK

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:55:28 +0000

[...] Rain Cape. Most rain capes either are breathable and let water in after 20 mins or keep water out but make you sweat inside. Goretex jackets are not as breathable as manufacturers claim, but, is fine for short / non intense cycling. Waterproof jackets [...]

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By: Andreas

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:20:26 +0000

I own an Altura jacket – really has not done very well for me. The reflective material got wrecked within 6 months of using it (not heavy use and did not wash it in the washing machine). The pockets then got ripped so I could no longer store stuff in there. Should have taken it back to the store but one of those things you never get round to doing! Maybe it was just a one off bad experience but I know to always stay away from them now.

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By: Andrew

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:23:09 +0000

grrrrr
? (hopefully this isnt the 2nd time i sent this lol)
While sat at a college lecture and not realy paying attention, I passed a note onto a fellow classmate.
The note was asking him what I should wear whilst cycling in the rain (being a new cyclist).
The note came back and like a child at christmas, i eagerly unfolded the answer to all my suffering.
He had drawn a pair of wellies.

Recently I taped the junction of my waterproof socks, and my ankles with black pvc tape.
By the time i got home, my right foot was still dry.

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