The Great British Weather

soaked through, but mum came to the rescue, now sat at home warming up with porridge and tea.

Flood alert? For reals? Well done flood alert people. If I have to get my tshirt and shorts a little bit wet and then find out on lfgss there was supposed to be a flood don't you think you could try a little bit harder to be 1) accurate about your 'floods' and 2) useful when it comes to an "alert". I've seen more water in the sahara. #fail

Of course if this is all news propoganda, humble apologies flood lovers.

was there a flood alert?

ha.

i froze because i was wearing skinny jeans and a tshirt wind was killing me.

was there a flood alert?

ha.

i froze because i was wearing skinny jeans, raybans and a tshirt wind was killing me.

latfh thread >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

they are subscription raybans.

I'm loving this weather. Always looking for an excuse to wear the Rapha Softshell.. Getting it on in August is a bonus!

#looking at the positives

they are subscription raybans.

sis says this makes me more of a hispter :/

But you are a hipster.

dyslexic hipster... prescription raybans?

Yes, she is dyslexic actually. Some people are.

I just thought they were Raybans I probably hadn't heard of yet.

argh - have to cycle from Kew to Camberwell now - and my waterproof jacket's at work :(

have you got a softshell?

Fuck waterproofs. all about long sleeve merino jerseys

Fuck waterproofs. all about long sleeve merino sponges

really?

Yes, waterproofs make me boil and end up drenched with sweat. Merino at least keeps me the right temperature.

but doesn't dry quickly though :/ i think im going to invest in a soft shell for winter, should stay dry for a hour or so.

New Rapha rain jacket = dry and happy Gav.

Sweat gets out, water stays out, win.

but doesn't dry quickly though :/ i think im going to invest in a soft shell for winter, should stay dry for a hour or so.

I bought a Mavic softshell last year for £60 that works a treat. It has to really hammer down for me to get wet and it's super breathable. Too hot for all but the depths of winter though.

is it a hot as gore tex though. i die, even in the depths of winter.

Yasi, still have that small campag softshell if you want to buy it :)

i rode in wearing lycra shorts and jersey plus a 10euro/ebay purchase gilet from holland :)
hopefully all dry this evening, for the return leg.. nice not the be wearing wet clothes during work..

assos climajet jacket though is my prized possession, even 5 years on, a great piece of gear.

a quality sofshell is worth every penny IMHO

i was looking at the rapha ones, but only work part time and doubt i could afford one full time atm :/ might have to go for a gore softshell if laners doesnt fit :/