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I have also ridden in Stearns raingear that I bought from Sportack many years ago.  There are pullover pants and a jacket with hood.  They are very lightweight and seem to do the job nicely.  I also ride in a polypropylene turtleneck pullover that keeps me warm (even if it gets damp...just like the glove liners) plus a lightweight polarfleece vest.  I ever wear polypro socks.  It's that polypro that does the job.  Amazing stuff.  I haven't bought polarfleece tights yet, but they sound good.

 

Barbara

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From: David LeBlanc

To: 'Danielle Alicea' ; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:17 PM

Subject: RE: [RC] Rain Gear

Depends on how cold it is. If it?s just rain, I use a normal lightweight raincoat like everyone has here west of the Cascades, then an appropriate number of layers under it to stay warm. I don?t worry about my legs ? if it?s cold, I use polar fleece tights. I use ordinary SSG gloves, which do get wet, but if there?s not direct contact with the air, it seems to work well enough. I ought to get some sort of cover for my helmet.

 

These people make pretty good rain coats ?

http://www.pacifictrail.com/p_intro.htm

 

If it?s really chilly, then one of these Aussie slickers is good ? they come in different weights and do well at keeping the runoff from getting into the saddle and protect the upper legs, but if you?re moving, they get warm in a hurry.

 

From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Danielle Alicea
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:43 PM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Rain Gear

 

Due to the weather, what does everyone use to keep dry when riding in the rain? Where is the best place to get this kind of stuff? Thanks

 

Happy Riding!

Stay Dry!

Danielle

 

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