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get wet in the rain
Solid words. I tried for years to try and keep dry on commute which was about 11 miles each way.
Then I realised that like you said, keeping warm is the goal.
Enter merino and windproof jackets.
Embrace the rain.
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almost exactly the same as my setup except i tend to run hot so seasons / temps shift a bit.
@tonts - good shout. endura is good kit and they also have a repair service
I got an assaver fender bender because I do t have clearance for fenders.
sounds like a good excuse for a functional build ;P
RonnieOatmilk
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@Jonny69
I'm more of a get wet in the rain kinda guy and wear kit that keeps me warm when wet but dries out quickly. I do 10 miles each way. I find that destroys normal clothes so I tend not to do it in jeans etc unless I'm riding home from the pub after work.
Summer kit: bib shorts, short sleeved jersey, fingerless gloves.
Early autumn kit: as above but switch to a thicker wool jersey, then switch to long sleeve wool jersey.
Late autumn kit as it starts to get colder (i.e. now): switch to short sleeve base layer under a long sleeve soft-shell. Switch gloves to soft-shell full fingers. Start wearing cycling cap underneath crash helmet. Start wearing buff. Start wearing a pair of wool socks over normal socks. Expect to remove buff and/or hat partway.
Winter kit (sub 10°C in both directions and likely to get wet): switch to bib tights. Fingers will be getting chilly. Switch from cycling cap to thin fleece beanie hat which covers ears.
Deep winter kit (sub 2-3°C and below freezing): Bib tights, long sleeve base layer underneath a windproof smock, two pairs of socks as above, thick windproof winter gloves, buff often pulled up over my mouth and nose, beanie hat. Expect feet to get cold.