Originally Posted by
jawnn
I wear work pants over light thermal pants. the heavy ones are too warm. I hate the way tights look but maybe under the pants will work.
Actualy I was thinking about something that will keep the wet pants off my skin. As is my long under pants get wet also.
My rain pants hold in to much steam. I need fish net on the back third.
The problem is that you are wearing the wrong kind of gear for bike riding. Pants are usually cotton and that is the worst thing you can wear while bike riding on your legs.
It seems your ride is long enough for you to get real hot and sweaty. And you should not be getting wet if dressed properly. Trust me one this. Get the mesh for the top and a pair of cycling specific long pants. They make some for winter that are not as snug as tights but they are the right kind of material. Don't wear your work pants while riding but carry them with you to put on at work. You have too much on your legs so your whole body is running too hot.
Your pants are wet because they are made out of a type of material that absorbs water very well. Cycling pants are designed to not hold water and be the right combination of breathable and wind resistant. The air movement keeps them from getting to wet as they dry even at the same time that they are getting damp. Only in a hard rain should you put on your waterproof rain pants.
You want the kind of pants or tights that are stretchy with a soft shell.
You can get something like these inexpensive cycling tights and wear them over a pair of cycling shorts to get double coverage on the thighs.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/122...anel-Tight.htm