A good waterproof jacket is essential for any cyclist.
Generally, if it is raining I don’t go out cycling, but, invariably you can be cycling when the rain starts.
I always carry a lightweight waterproof jacket such as this Lightweight waterproof jacket available for £29.99.
However, one limitation of these kind of jackets is that there is only one waterproof membrane, therefore, after about 45 minutes of rain, the water will start seeping through and you will feel damp, if not completely soaked. Basically, they are good for avoiding a temporary shower.
- A useful tip for carrying a lightweight jacket. Take an old plastic water bottle and cut it in half. The lightweight waterproof jacket will fit in here, then you can carry it in a bottle cage. Ideal, if you only need one water bottle and have 2 slots for water brackets.
Altura Jacket
- Altura Night Vision -(£59.99) Waterproof, breathable and made out of the durable Altek fabric. This will withstand much more rain as it has a couple of layers and better material
Briko Jacket
- Briko Extra waterproof (£44.99) Ultralight jacket made of Nylon Dropshell that is completely heat taped and unlined.
Top of the Range Cycling Jacket
- Endura Venturi eVent (£134.99) This is a 3 layer fabric – Lightweight, fully waterproof and exceptionally breathable. All zips are fully waterproof.
- Rear shoulder vents for extra breath ability
Waterproof jackets at Wiggle
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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.
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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