Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Best investment was a Cyclists Rain Cape .. well tested design developed in England over the past 100 years..
Arms on the bars supports the front of the cape, & keeps rain off your legs & hands , but its open like an umbrella for ventilation.
Bike does Need Mudguards.
Yep, I used a Bellweather cape back in the day. Commuting to school, work, touring. Best rain item ever. I recall being in a driving rain between Vancouver BC and Harrison Hot Springs. Feet soaking wet (wool socks!) and me wearing a t shirt and cycling shorts under the cape. I was dry and warm despite high 40's temps. Like having a microclimate.
in the late 70's I commuted Capital Hill to U-District in Seattle. Paint stripes, steel bridge decks, metal sewer/storm lids/grates are...slick! Be careful.