Clothes for rainy weather

ride naked, your skin is waterproof

speedos, googles and crocs.. I do it regularly..

but...

An elegant classic. It would also look lovely with Coppi That's helmet.

Talking of Montane, they do a very, very thin pullover windshirt which packs down to the size of a small apple (water-repellent rather than waterproof). Highly recommended as you can stick it in a jersey pocket and forget about it until the weather goes bad, at which point it's just enough to stave off hypothermia.

Talking of Montane, they do a very, very thin pullover windshirt which packs down to the size of a small apple (water-repellent rather than waterproof). Highly recommended as you can stick it in a jersey pocket and forget about it until the weather goes bad, at which point it's just enough to stave off hypothermia.

yep you can pick them up quite cheap too - I got one for £15 a while back from Rock & Run - essential bit of kit. Have worn mine on Munro tops with a hoolie blowing full force in Winter with a base layer on underneath and not been troubled too badly

http://www.montane.co.uk/productdetails.php

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/2184

Paramo do a similar windproof oriented piece called the Fuera Smock

http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/garments/detail/index.php?pgc=NIKWAXWINDPROOFSMOCKFUERAUNISEX

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/3431

+1 to the montane

it is shower proof but also a good windbreaker

at the end of the day if you cycle hard a water proof layer will only catch the sweat and condense it any way

cycling and being waterproof are not really mutually inclusive, so a light shower proof top is as good as it gets, if it rains any heavier then HTFU seems to be the best choice.

speedos, googles and crocs.. I do it regularly..

could be a good outfit for world naked bike ride (wnbr) on 13 june in londons famous london

An elegant classic. It would also look lovely with CoppiThat's helmet.

this is better colourwise

The nearest to perfect waterproof/breathable balance (at the cost of a lot of bulk and dosh) is Cotton Ventile - magic stuff. If I were rich, I'd have one of these for winter like a shot: http://www.hillgear.com/acatalog/Cycling_Double_Ventile_Jacket.html

this is better colourwise

looks perfect for cycling in rainy weather, comfy too

An elegant classic. It would also look lovely with Coppi That's helmet.

My water proof kit isn't dissimilar ... proper country boy I am.

thought youre idea of cycling attire was cotton shorts, and a distinctly unbreathable Metallica t-shirt, at least it was sunday on I.o.W, now I know what you wear for long wet rides then

Ha,

When I have a job that pays me lots of money I might get some decent kit, for now I will make do with metallica T-shirt and A pair of Denim shorts.

Buffalo Shirts for the winter- kinky but they work.

However, they are a bit hot for the summer.

Capes and Sou Westers are the next thing in retro cycling - expect Rapha versions any mnute .

looks perfect for cycling in rainy weather, comfy too

and you won't catch the swine flu in this either.

Buffalo Shirts for the winter- kinky but they work.

However, they are a bit hot for the summer.

Capes and Sou Westers are the next thing in retro cycling - expect Rapha versions any mnute .

The thing is Sou Westers (I have a red set), keep you bone dry and warm, however they don't look particularly cool and are far too hot when the temperature is over 10 celcius.

The thing is Sou Westers (I have a red set), keep you bone dry and warm, however they don't look particularly cool and are far too hot when the temperature is over 10 celcius.

I have a black rubberised set. Wearing the coat on it's own is uber-gimpy.
(without a hat, not without other clothes.)

I like it.

@Tiswas

I haven't had the pleasure of watching space balls yet.

This is what Offshore Tigers rock in transit - complete with re-breather system and personal locator beacon - it's de rigeur in the North Sea....

Sou Westers are actually really good in the wet as they stop the water going down you neck
But they only look good in a Frank Patterson drawing ....

this may be your colours? have heard they are de -rigeur in Germany

TKmaxx... had shitloads of North Face stuff last time I went. High Street Ken is the best store in London btw.

i like capes, this one is made by Fulton, very rare though, you might find nos somewhere but I doubt it, unbeatable for rainy weather though

^ did you steal it from a circus troupe?! :P

Looks like he just stole the marquee!