RAIN RIDER’S GUIDE
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7 DAYS OF RAIN Riding…
In five years of riding I avoided rain rides to minimize the increased risk of getting in an accident. Well… I guess I just get sick of having reasons not to ride. But of course - my mom watches my videos - so I need to make sure I do things safely. So I decided to make myself ride in the rain as often (and safely!) as possible so that I could learn how to do it well and be prepared for it.
Below are all the things I found to stay dry and visible in the rain.
LADY’S WATERPROOF GEAR
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I really wanted to test whether a one piece or two piece held up against the rain better - I really couldn't decide :P I think it's just preference. I really liked the visibility of this suit so it's become my go-to.
Really surprising how quality these are considering the price especially compared to the 1 piece suit.
*EDIT: These are good for about an hour. After about 6+ hrs straight in the rain, they got waterlogged They're warm so if it's hot and raining you'll have sweaty hands.
They've got Gore-Tex so they're waterproof, but I wear them for everyday riding now too.
MEN’S WATERPROOF GEAR
Same as above (it's unisex)
Couldn't find my exact brand in the guy's equivalent, but this is highly rated on Revzilla
Looks just like the lady's gloves... I am guessing the main difference here is sizing
Guy's version of my sturdy and waterproof new boots
the RAIN riding challenge
I am not a rain rider. Until now. Anytime I have ridden in the rain it has been an unprepared, entertaining accident. Rain has prevented me from riding enough days. It's time I get to used to riding in the rain, and get good at it. I made myself ride every time it rained this summer (if I could get out at a moment's notice for it). Here is what I learned.
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