Men: Biking Rain Gear

Sunday 15 July 2012

Biking Rain Gear

Luckily, bicycle-apparel makers recognize the importance of reliable rain wear and they've created impressive materials and clothing designs. Today you'll find everything from basic plastic rain jackets that a century rider or racer might carry for lightweight protection to full-blown rain suits with high-tech fabrics and features. If you've never tried modern rain gear, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Protected by waterproof wonder fabrics that breathe to prevent overheating, you can ride for hours remaining warm, dry and comfortable. Spinning down the road and trail in the rain, you'll feel like you're a kid again dressed in rubber boots and a yellow slicker jumping in every puddle you see. Instead of dreading wet weather, you'll appreciate the variety it brings to your cycling.In fact, wet-weather wear can be so high tech, we decided to put together this guide to the category. We hope it helps you find the right gear and turns you into a veritable pedaling "Rain Man" In a pinch, you can make a cycling raincoat out of a garbage bag by cutting holes for your neck and arms. This works pretty well for keeping dry, however, you generate so much heat pedaling that you get soaked with sweat.