Do Caps Keep Rain Off Your Glasses?
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In warm weather, including rain, it's all I wear. You can adjust how low the brim is by adjusting the position of the cap on your head. I have no issues seeing around the brim even in my most aero position.
I always wear glasses on the bike. A droplet of rain (or worse, hail) in the eye at 30+ mph is not cool. I use my finger as a wiper to occasionally clear the lenses. I wear contacts FWIW.
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Hat with brim? Check
Glasses? Check
Mirror? Check
Helmet? Whut?
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It helps for sure
I always ride with a cap, rain or shine. I rode in a light rain yesterday and the cap definitely reduces the amount of rain on my lenses. I use the Voler Caliber cap, perfect material (thin) and the best bill I've found (big enough to make a difference but doesn't hinder line of sight). This cap also is easy to reposition while riding if I need more eye coverage.
I ride mostly solo (especially if roads are wet) so spray from a rider in front isn't an issue.
I ride mostly solo (especially if roads are wet) so spray from a rider in front isn't an issue.
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I always wear a helmet, always wear a cap, and always wear prescription glasses. The cap doesn't stop ALL rain, but it helps. I've tried riding in the rain without glasses, but found that I was squinting so much and catching enough road debris that I was better off looking through wet, smeary glasses.
The worst is racing in the rain - because you're constantly getting spray from the rider's wheel in front of you. You're essentially forces to choose between betting a steady spray of dirty water to the fact or being out in the wind.
Crux of the matter - riding in the rain sucks, but rain is part of the road.
The worst is racing in the rain - because you're constantly getting spray from the rider's wheel in front of you. You're essentially forces to choose between betting a steady spray of dirty water to the fact or being out in the wind.
Crux of the matter - riding in the rain sucks, but rain is part of the road.
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