I was hardcore today. None of this fair weather cycling for bode. I looked out the window when I woke. It was grey, it was raining. Fine I thought “let’s do it”. I donned my new Helly Hansen long sleeve top, baggy shorts and fluorescent jacket and headed off. I don’t mind getting my legs wet, after all skin is waterproof. Shorts are fine in the summer(what summer?) months but I’m not sure what to do when it becomes colder. Maybe 3/4 length short or waterproof tights with the shorts on top. So stylish :-).
The shorts dried very quickly, drying from the time it took me to get from C.J. to Staines, around 30 minutes. The only thing I would like in the rain are some gloves as the handlebar grips get very slippy when it is raining constantly. I also would like to invest in some panniers. I haven’t quite decided which brand to go for. The Ortlieb’s are a favourite but I would like an external pocket for my bits and pieces. The new seam welded waterproof Vaude Discover panniers look good and are very light. Both are around the same price.