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Old 12-17-12 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by psy
im starting to think about what im going to need to be able to ride through the winter.what do you use?my thoughts so far are poncho,rain pants, waterproof shoes and a bike cover to park my bike at work.any other /better ideas would be appreciated
I love my Keen Targhee II's - I've ridden through roads where the water was halfway up to the bottom bracket, and my feet never felt the least bit damp.

http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/pr...grape%20nectar

I have waterproof overpants, but I'm thinking about trying my suede horseback riding chaps to combat the dreaded swampcrotch. I also use a Sugoi waterproof helmet cover and cycling jacket. Underneath I use long underwear - polarfleece if it's below 35F or so, microfiber if it's above. Ski gloves on my hands when it's raining to keep out the damp.

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