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12-31-09 | 05:22 PM

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Robert Foster

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From: Southern california

Bikes: Lapierre CF Sensium 400. Jamis Ventura Sport. Trek 800. Giant Cypress.

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Originally Posted by stapfam

You need to get out more- or ride somewhere else occasionally.

This never riding in the rain bit is causing me a problem. If I did that I would not get out much over here. Only time I have ridden in the dry in the last month was at 20f and snow on the ground (Or ice really as most of the snow had melted.)

But temperature doesn't matter when it rains unless it is above 70f. It will still feel cold. I did a ride years ago with the temp in the high 50's and came very close to hypothermia- and that was with the Goretex on.

So a trip to the LBS is on the cards- Waterproof outer- Goretex is good. Two pairs of leggings- one pair with the thermal underlay. Waterproof socks and gloves and I can recommend SealSkinz

Or just get yourself a lightweight showerproof top that folds up very small. Carry it with you all the time and it will never rain on you again.

I try to ride out of the area more than you might think. I do have close to 8500 miles on so far this year so I got out a lot. It is just that from where we live all the way to San Diego has pretty mild weather. I guess I do need to at least add some ultra light weight jackets to my kit. At least some shoe covers. Not that I will likely learn to like riding in the rain.

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