Originally Posted by
D0ugB
I too am confused by this abundant concern over keeping dry. When it is cool (below 50 F) I can see it but in the summer, when I get to work, I am wet, whether its raining or not. That being said I am a big proponent of fenders.
Agreed. If warm enough, resign yourself to getting wet (Sometimes I even look forward to it!), and bring a dry change of clothes in a double plastic bag, if you don't already keep some at work. Keep a towel at work too, even if you don't have a shower. Shoes can be a problem, especially if it rains for more than one day in a row. But I have plain platform pedals so at least I have more choice of footwear. I usually wear boots when it rains, so I don't get my regular riding sneakers wet.
Also +1 on the fenders. Keep them on even when it's not raining, in case it comes up suddenly.
Wearing rain gear in warm weather will just get you sweaty - you're still wet, and now you're smelly too!
