I am a hearing aid user, and I get very worried when I get caught out in the rain on my bike. I have a Patagonia stretch rainshadow jacket that works to a point, but it wets through very fast. I can't trust it to keep my head dry in heavy rain, and it is really not as breathable as it claims to be, so I usually end up sweaty AND wet when I wear it cycling. I've tried cheap plastic ponchos, which keep the rain out, but are even less breathable and generally don't have a cinch to tighten the front of the hood, which means that water could get in from the front. A few very desperate times, I've put a plastic shopping bag underneath my helmet and tied it under my chin. I feel like there must be a better way.
Some things I have been pondering:
- Are there any portable options for something that I could keep in my seat bag to cover my head in an emergency?
- Why don't cycling jackets have hoods?
- Is "breathable waterproof" an oxymoron?
PS, I know there is an adaptive cycling forum, but I figured this would get more views if I posted it here. There must be someone else out there that doesn't like to get their head wet when riding in the rain!