STAYING DRY

“… BREATHABLE GEAR IS FAR MORE COMFORTABLE TO SPEND A FEW HOURS OR ALL DAY INSIDE …”

Keeping the rain out is a priority in winter, because being wet and cold is a really easy way to ruin your whole day.

Although the choices available seem never-ending if you start looking at what gear is available, staying dry on a bike really comes down to just a few options:

• Waterproof pants, jacket or suit over your everyday riding gear

• Waterproof riding gear

• Waterproof linings inside your gear

PACKABLE GEAR

The cheapest and possibly the most effective way to keep yourself dry on a bike is to add a waterproof layer over the top of your riding gear.

While you’ll still see the occasional rider wearing heavy-duty bright yellow plastic pants, these days PVC and nylon oversuits designed for motorcycle riding are available in both one- and two-piece designs. Most can be folded up quite small so they can be carried on the bike and don’t