barturtle

This is looking to be my first long-distance wet ride. Current forecast is 63L/83H 60% chance of rain. Scattered Thundershowers.

What would you wear/bring to wear?

I'm currently thinking: synthetic jersey/windvest/wool arm warmers/shorts/wool socks/full-finger gloves (for better grip)

I've got full fenders, and could break out the raincape, but I've never used it on a century, only commuting, maybe 10 miles tops.

The bike is pretty well lit being a commuter and will take along my reflective vest in case it gets very dark and rainy.

Being a pretty substantial 245lb Clyde, this ride @ <8000' of climbing is about the toughest century I do.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

StephenH

Speaking for myself- if it's 70 degrees or warmer and raining, I don't need any warming clothes- just whatever bike clothes I normally wear will work.

I have limited experience with a raincape, but wouldn't use it on a ride like that.

The one essential item for me is the visor for my helmet, which keeps a lot of the rain off my glasses.

bobbycorno

I'd go for a lightweight wool jersey, wool socks, and bring along knee warmers and arm warmers. Oh, and a rain jacket just in case. A year and a half ago I did a spring 200k (125mi) brevet with a high of about 50 and rain literally all day. Dressed a little warmer than the above (mid-weight wool everything and goretex jacket), I was just fine. The big caveat is keep moving. When you stop, you cool off, and when you're wet that ain't good.

SP
Bend, OR