What to wear?
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liamthom
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i have done about 50 miles in the rain and on the 30 mile trip it was 35F.
what i recommend is this:
Rain jacket/poncho, you can pick up a cheap poncho at a cvs iirc
i never did this but to keep the water out of your boot duct tape might work, i don't know but if you do it tight enough it should be good.
if you use goggle they will fog i hear rainx melts the goggles but my sources is a bit shady and never messed it up for me that again it did not work well.
what i use and what (to my knowledge) the armed forces use is wax. "cat crap anti fog" is what i plan on buying to replace my near empty "blaze wax" that we picked up 3 years ago from a bike show.
If you have it snow sport goggles should be better as they are made to reduce fog with large vents on the front and bottom of the goggle.
the wet is not to bad, it is really just the cold.
what i recommend is this:
Rain jacket/poncho, you can pick up a cheap poncho at a cvs iirc
i never did this but to keep the water out of your boot duct tape might work, i don't know but if you do it tight enough it should be good.
if you use goggle they will fog i hear rainx melts the goggles but my sources is a bit shady and never messed it up for me that again it did not work well.
what i use and what (to my knowledge) the armed forces use is wax. "cat crap anti fog" is what i plan on buying to replace my near empty "blaze wax" that we picked up 3 years ago from a bike show.
If you have it snow sport goggles should be better as they are made to reduce fog with large vents on the front and bottom of the goggle.
the wet is not to bad, it is really just the cold.
I have a set of Moose Gore-tex gear and MSR Gore-tex gloves that I bought a long time ago. I only use them a couple times a year so the set has lasted forever. That's a good thing bc that stuff isn't cheap. It was about $250 each for jacket and pants, so about $500 plus overall. But it is the business, it's both waterproof and windproof,it has gaiters that fit over you boots. When riding the Gore Tex breathes but its waterproof so you stay dry no water how nasty it gets. It is some really incredible gear.
bowhunter007
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I find I sweat like crazy, wearing rain gear. I wear high quality synthetic "long" underwear, underneath my normal stuff. Rainwear overheats me like crazy...even at near freezing temps. I'd rather get wet & muddy. I do wear fleece liners in my gloves...Wet, but warm.
Fred1956
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I wear a 'wicking' base layer in the cold but if it's cold AND raining, you could just ride in your boxers. You're gonna be miserable after the first test anyway.
I don't remember thinking those things 40 years ago :roll eyes:
I have heard good things about FroggToggs for keeping yo dry and breathing so you don't sweat to death
I don't remember thinking those things 40 years ago :roll eyes:
I have heard good things about FroggToggs for keeping yo dry and breathing so you don't sweat to death
bkwdc
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Thanks guys. Usually I have better sense. (Old). But my riding partner is trying to win his class. I agreed to do 4 nationals if he would go to HS with me this year. He sees the rain race as an "opportunity" since many may not show. I see it as an opportunity to stay home and get some work done.
barossi73
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that trash bag trick is a goodie.seen a few guys do that on the rugby and soccer field too under their strip.also seen a cardboard box taped around a goalies torso to protect cracked ribs and old magazines rolled/taped around the forearms to provide a stiffer 'hit' in rugby,rugby league tackles(illegal now as I believe its quite effective!)
wet weather gear cuts the windchill the best but generally doesn't breathe well so you sweat up anyway,but if you don't wear it youll be wet sooner and the windchill will be brutal,ultimately youll be much colder IMO.id also consider over the boot pants and a helmet mod to stop rain getting down your neck.
wet weather gear cuts the windchill the best but generally doesn't breathe well so you sweat up anyway,but if you don't wear it youll be wet sooner and the windchill will be brutal,ultimately youll be much colder IMO.id also consider over the boot pants and a helmet mod to stop rain getting down your neck.
pscook
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I wear the same gear, wet or dry. I will get wet with sweat or rain, doesn't matter, but I don't want to overheat. If it's super cold and dry, I will wear a pressure suit under a vented jersey, otherwise it's a vented jersey, waterproof pants for cold rainy/mud race, vented pants for warm rain race, and outer protection (elbow guards and chest protector).
I wore a rain proof jacket ONCE during a race, got too hot in spite of the 30*(F) weather. Now it's vented gear every race, I adjust pants for temperature. If it's super cold I wear an undershirt, but that's not typical.
I wore a rain proof jacket ONCE during a race, got too hot in spite of the 30*(F) weather. Now it's vented gear every race, I adjust pants for temperature. If it's super cold I wear an undershirt, but that's not typical.
A wetsuit vest under body armour maybe. Had a pe175 with a milk crate and rod holder I used to go fishing up the beach for Taylor with ( type of fish you catch off the beach in wet cold weather) and used to wear a wetsuit to go fishing in. Kept me nice and warm regardless of how wet I got. Live in the tropics now though. Just a thought.
Fred1956
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If you try to race in a wet suit you will sweat your @$$ off! They are fine for sitting & fishing but put one on and go for a jog....whole different world. A wet suit is designed to let water in & trap it against your body to preserve body heat while diving....you'll need air after a bit of riding My .02 worth
I meant lightweight vest for surfing not a full length steamer for diving. It would still need to be really really cold though.
djroggen
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I used to cut weight with a wet suit. I would take off in 0-15 degrees Fahrenheit and run a few miles. The sweat pours after a few minutes of exercise. The practice is illegal in Minnesota.
Just a vest seems better, and probably worth a shot. Worst case the sweat pours down into your pants, I'm sure it's not dangerous. Not sure I would try it in a race setting the first time.
Just a vest seems better, and probably worth a shot. Worst case the sweat pours down into your pants, I'm sure it's not dangerous. Not sure I would try it in a race setting the first time.
