Originally Posted by
InTheRain
Many have mentioned rainwear. It's a must. Even with great rain gear it's pretty normal to get wet from the inside - nothing is breathable enough AND waterproof.
My commuter has platform pedals so now I use waterproof hiking boots.
I wore a boating paddle jacket one day... WHEW, that was a HUGE mistake!!!
Good cycling specific rain wear will have good ventilation, and it helps a lot.