Heavy rain alert

seal skinz. for the dry foot.

Whilst searching for some of those cheap I found a discussion on an Army forum that states categorically that the UK issue MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) sock you might find in Army surplus stores are unbranded Sealskinz.

Sealskinz are shit for cycling, the rain gets into them from running down your legs. If I wear them the first task on arrival at your destination is to remove your shoes, then the sealskinz and pour the (slightly tepid) water out of them.

this thread is cute

cute?

are you a fuckng 16 year old american cheerleader circa 1994 or something?

yeah

Sealskinz are shit for cycling, the rain gets into them from running down your legs. If I wear them the first task on arrival at your destination is to remove your shoes, then the sealskinz and pour the (slightly tepid) water out of them.

i thought i'd fucked mine up somehow by washing them. if however this is normal, then sealskinz for the fail.

pirelli dry's used to be good, just like a regular sock too.
haven't seen them around for a few years though

If you cycle in the UK then you're going to get wet from time to time. Accept it. Embrace it. Enjoy it.

indeedee

Aiii Spot on Tyrone...

here we go again!

rain = skidz.
don't skidz = 531?

Wet again... this afternoon 2pm

Oh no.

Humans are 70% water already.

HTFU

Who loves the sun
Who cares that it makes plants grow
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart

Who loves the wind
Who cares that it makes breezes
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart

Pa pa pa pa
Who loves the sun
Pa pa pa pa
Who loves the sun
Pa pa pa pa
Not everyone
Pa pa pa pa
Who loves the sun

Who loves the rain
Who cares that it makes flowers
Who cares that it makes showers
Since you broke my heart

Who loves the sun
Who cares that it is shining
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart

Pa pa pa pa
Who loves the sun
Pa pa pa pa
Who loves the sun
Pa pa pa pa
Not everyone
Pa pa pa pa
Who loves the sun

fail.

August a couple of years back. That was GLORIOUS. Riding all the way back to Riddlesdown laughing like a lunatic. Heaven!!!

porelle dry's got rebranded as sealskinz

I hate riding in the rain. I know we're made of water, but it's the spray that hits your face and tastes of traffic pollution. Then there's the way drivers react (or not) to your presence. Then there's the next day when you stick your wet (and now smelly) shoes back on. And it's no good as a work out either, as you have to go a lot slower to keep control. Rubbish.

repost but still funny !

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If you cycle in the UK then you're going to get wet from time to time. Accept it. Embrace it. Enjoy it.

Oh no.

Humans are 70% water already.

HTFU

Exactly. There is even an Australian tell you people to HTFU about rain you lot should be ashamed. To be honest it dos not even rain in London that often. Commuting I only get caught in the rain once every two month on average I reckon. Head to Norway, Oban or Galway then you'll see what regular rain is.

Riding in the rain is great for people with low self-esteem. When you get to work, people go "hey dude... jesus... look how wet you are. Cant believe you ride in this shit".

This then gives you* the chance to shrug in a nonchalant fashion and act like its no big deal because you are feckin 'ard, all the while trying not to cry from the frostbite.

*me

it'll be raining heavily at 1pm in nairobi this afternoon
rainy season don't you know ... you can set your watch by it

Sealskin socks Rocked on the way home.. Hope you all pack a good Rain shield
has anyone actually been struck by lightning on a bike?