Originally Posted by stapfam

Here in the Uk-Despite climate change- If you did not ride in the rain- Then you would miss out on a lot of riding. In the winter you have to have a good Waterproof- and that means an expensive one that will breath to let out body moisture. In the summer when there is a high temperature and possibly only showers- then a showerproof wil be OK. If the rain lasts longer- then the showerproof will stop working but at least you will stay warm.

Couple of weeks ago I went out in the rain- for a 4 hour ride. Wore the Goretex waterproof and I stayed warm. Bit too warm but definitely not cold. Only problem I found was in the heavy rain into a headwind and the rain was stinging the face. That was where the Ski mask came in and still enjoyed rain riding. Other thing to think of it leggings. Once again- in the summer I do not bother but cold water hitting the legs can chill them down a bit. Even a pair of Cheap leggings from the womens section of Wally mart will keep them warm.