Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
If your bike doesn't have fenders, get some. You will be amazed at the difference they make. You need FULL fenders. And you need them on both wheels. That will eliminate at least two thirds of the splash.
I recommend wool or synthetic socks. Then your feet won't get cold when they get wet. I wear wool socks every day of the year, unless I'm wearing no socks at all.