I was considering a poncho, but opted for a lightweight rain jacket and cycling rain pants from Decathlon instead. Been caught a few times and the combo works really well. Keeping your hands dry is a different challenge 😅
I have a J&G rain cape. It is really great - thumb loops means you have a little dry cabin (protip: if you have a spot on your handlebars to hook the loops, it keeps your arms dryer). Yes, if you are going fast it does have a little resistance. BUT, it also breaths much much better than any rain jacket I've ever had. So you don't get nearly as clammy or sweaty. To me, that's a worthwhile tradeoff.
I don't think a poncho would work very well in regards to air resistance, it would act like a parachute. I bought a thin, neon green cycling jacket from MEC (Canadian REI) that works really well. I still need rain pants though.
Curious about this too. I have one of those giant flappy things that only keeps you dry in a gentle sprinkle, ie where I am located, always soaking wet.
11 Comments
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 3y
I was considering a poncho, but opted for a lightweight rain jacket and cycling rain pants from Decathlon instead. Been caught a few times and the combo works really well. Keeping your hands dry is a different challenge 😅
anthoniix@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
thanks!
loputozirak@lemmy.cat · 1 pts · 3y
a good pair of globes will do the trick to keep your hands protected and dry ;)
snota@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 3y
How do you use the brakes with globes on?
loputozirak@lemmy.cat · 0 pts · 3y
the same way I use it without
khorban@discuss.tchncs.de · 4 pts · 3y
I have a J&G rain cape. It is really great - thumb loops means you have a little dry cabin (protip: if you have a spot on your handlebars to hook the loops, it keeps your arms dryer). Yes, if you are going fast it does have a little resistance. BUT, it also breaths much much better than any rain jacket I've ever had. So you don't get nearly as clammy or sweaty. To me, that's a worthwhile tradeoff.
hollywoodhoogle@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
“The War On Cars” podcast is always plugging CleverHoods
No personal experience though
Nmill11b@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Those look like they have great coverage. I may get one this year
snoons@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 3y
I don't think a poncho would work very well in regards to air resistance, it would act like a parachute. I bought a thin, neon green cycling jacket from MEC (Canadian REI) that works really well. I still need rain pants though.
verdeviento@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 3y
Curious about this too. I have one of those giant flappy things that only keeps you dry in a gentle sprinkle, ie where I am located, always soaking wet.
withersailor@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y
Definitely one with thumb loops. I also add a belt to pull in around the waist if it's windy.