I dont want to get rain in the way to get on my bike for a workout. Dont have anything that would prepare me, because I have my regular bike outfit for summer. What would you suggest is the most important, are you using glasses for example? What about shoes? I dont think i will go when its really really pouring, but there are a lot of rainy days in Vancouver. Btw, I ride a mountainbike for now, saving up now to get a roadbike. Suggestions, advice all is welcome!

What about shoes?
Wear shoes, definitely.
Fenders are a must for any wet riding. Make sure any bike you are considering buying can accommodate fenders.

I don't know where you live but unless you have to ride in the winter rain I wouldn't. I have HAD to commute all winter long to work when I lived near boston. 10 mi each way. riding in 20degree weather is one thing but mid 30s with rain really stinks.

get some good windfron tights and light goretex jacket, shoe covers, good gloves

Im sure the ice bikers have the info you are looking for. https://www.icebike.org/ Those guys will ride through anything.

Good on you for wanting to keep riding despite the nastiness that is a Vancouver winter.

There is a lot of gear choices out there and my girl is a fan of Showers Pass jackets and pants out of Oregon as she says these provide the best rain protection of anything she has used.

And she sees a lot of rain.

Add to that a helmet cover, waterproof shoes or covers, and fenders for your bike and you should be pretty well set.

The fenders protect the bike and especially it's drive from becoming cruddy, protect you, and will also preserve the headset as getting water in that will ruin it in short order.

If you are looking for a road bike make sure it will accommodate fenders... a cross bike or touring bike can be a very good choice if your riding will be more utilitarian.

I live in Vancouver and it was pouring rain this morning when I rode out at 7 am, for a 2 hour ride.

Here's what's working for me so far:
- head: just the helmet - I don't care if my head gets wet.
- ears: Pearl Izumi Barrier headband - really keeps my ears warm.
- hands: Castelli Pioggia Gloves - personally tested 100% waterproof and windproof.
- feet: wool socks plus booties. I have two types of booties - MEC Cycling Shoe Covers 100% waterproof from rain above but has an open bottom so cold gets in, and Pearl Izumi Cyclone Shoe Covers, very warm until it gets wet. So really, it's one or the other so far.
- body: MEC Hydrocycle jacket - love this jacket!! 100% waterproof. These days with 6C temp, I just wear a baselayer or a long-sleeve jersey underneath and I'm good to go. When it gets down to freezing marks in Dec/Jan, I usually add another layer.
- legs: MEC Cyclone tights - waterproof fabric but seams are not taped. Works really well in Vancouver rain.
- eyeglasses - just let it be. It gets worse if you wipe it, unless you complete wipe it down dry. You'd be surprised at what you can still see with droplets on your glasses.

Feel free to experiment. Not everyone feel the same. But these should get you started. Oh and yes, don't forget fenders.

+1 to all of the advice given above. My only addition - a cycling cap under your helmet can help to keep rain out of your eyes.

I was already planning a visit to MEC, now I will bring a list with the items you suggested. Thanks, it helps me a lot! MEC seems to have a lot of cycling wear, and much cheaper than the local bikestores. Great help, thank you!
Bought a rear fender yesterday for my mountainbike. First purchase

+1 on fenders, both front and rear. Get ones with mud flaps or make them.

It's amazing how little the rain coming down gets you wet as compared with the rain coming up.

Cold rain is dangerous. Staying warm in a cold wet situation is difficult. Hypothermia is serious stuff and it can kill you faster than just about any other environmental threat.

In warm weather, I could care if it rains. I get wet but so what? Here in Central Florida in the summer, I get wet from sweat on sunny days. If it rains, at least all I will have is water and dirt on me.

In cold weather, I wear a cheap nylon rain suit I bought from Performance Bicycle for $99 on sale. It is rather cheesy. But I figured that on the bike and in the slop, I am not making a fashion statement. Also whilst on the bike, I am going to sweat almost no matter what. So a fancier fabric is not a big deal. The rain suit works pretty well. I manage to stay comfortable in it. You also should have something to keep your feet dry. I use shoe covers. But I know some people who go low tech. They use plastic bags on their feet. You can also go low tech for your body and buy a really cheap rain jacket or even use a garbage bag.

The garbage bag routine would be an good expedient on a ride that turns wet and cold. You stop at a convenience store and beg for a trash bag and use it to keep dry enough to get home.

Given a reasonable clothes budget I'd go with a Paramo Velez (their fabric is the only waterproof that is truly not "boil in the bag" - ie not sweaty) and use either a hood or a brimmed cycling hat to keep glasses free of rain. I'd also suggest fenders and Kool Stop Salmon brake pads - designed for effective braking in the rain.

Well if you really don't like getting wet or cold you could get a velomobile with a canopy. You will be certain to get a good workout huffing that 70lb sucker up hills.

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