Originally Posted by Metieval

Rain gear? ick!!
My advice would be to splurge on the clothing and buy stuff that works. I have found it easier to dry off after the ride instead of spending my entire ride being uncomfortable. Be it rain gear that doesn't vent good enough, or getting wet anyways because rain runs down my neck. My solution was to buy clothing that keeps me warm on cold days when I'm wet. And clothing that isn't to heavy when wet, or restricts movement. It just a personal preference because I hate rain gear.