I would like to ride more in the rain. What are some of this community’s preferences around rain ponchos?

  • 🧟‍♂️ Cadaver@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Ponchos are wonderful when you don’t want to get wet with the rain but like to get wet with your sweat.

    They are wonderful when doing ‘light’ biking in cities. They are really good for short trips on flat land. They are hell when you start to have a moderate or sportive rythm.

    If you want to do some sports, invest in a waterproof jacket. The breathability of the materials will keep you dry and comfy.

    In any case, with a poncho or a jacket, you will have to invest in waterproof pants.

    • sping@lemmy.sdf.org
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      3 months ago

      Weird, your experience is the exact opposite of mine. I wear a poncho to avoid getting sweaty, which I can’t avoid in a jacket no matter how breathable it is. The airflow under a poncho is great.