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Vacnouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling
here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. Must be a bunch of folks on this group that have already tried more than one product before finding the right answer for themselves. Those who live around here know how rainy it can be once summer is done. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks |
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Vacnouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
"John Macmillan" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. Must be a bunch of folks on this group that have already tried more than one product before finding the right answer for themselves. Those who live around here know how rainy it can be once summer is done. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks I am about 90 miles south of Vancouver and ride throughout the year. I have poor circulation in my feet so they are the biggest problem in the cold/wet weather but I have had great luck with the Lake winter mountain shoes. I also have lots of different types of cold weather gear. Depending on the cold/wet ratio I put on different layers. My favorite top is a shell that is really wind/water resistant on the front and shoulders but really vented on the back. On the bottom I switch between full-length warm bibs and rain pants. I like the bibs the best but some times only the rain pants are weather resistant enough. Good, full-length fenders are also important. Like most riders around here I have added extensions to the fenders to keep the wet off of my feet and the riders behind me. |
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"John Macmillan" wrote in message
oups.com... Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. You could also post to bc.cycling. I don't live in Vancouver, but in the Seattle area, and the climate's the same. Wet does not mean uncomfortable; you don't have to stay perfectly dry. If money's an issue, I recommend designating some old 100% sweaters in your wardrobe as cycling sweaters. If you don't have any that are ratty enough, buy a couple of them from the second-hand store. If you can get one with a v-neck, or a button or zippered closure, even better. You can pull them over your helmet without having to take off the helmet, and adjust how warm they make you with the buttons or zippers. Under that cycling sweater, you want quick-dry fabrics. Your existing ss jerseys will work initially; getting a few long sleeved underlayers would be helpful. I found turtlenecks that are probably made for skiing to work well. Over the sweater you'll want the option of a rain jacket. Ideally the jacket should have zippered underarms and be relatively water resistant. Sugoi, a Canadian brand that you should be able to find in your neck of the woods, has some good ones in this category. A fleece vest for super cold days and you're set. A couple pairs of thermal tights are pricey, but very nice to have. You can also find these for runners; the cycling-specific ones tend to cost more. You can wear these over your existing shorts. If it didn't rain, you can re-wear without having to wash, but they can get pretty muddy in wet weather. I don't think rain pants are necessary. You'll also need several pairs of wool socks. I have one pair of long, knee-length cross-country ski socks for the coldest days. Shorter wool socks are fine most of the year. Fenders will help keep your feet dry. For those really wet days (typically there's at least one in the second half of November when it rains several inches), you can buy neoprene booties; these can keep your feet warm when it's super cold, too. Not 100% necessary, IMO. Long finger gloves. If you're commuting, you'll want them with reflective materials so your hand turn signals are visible when it's dark. For really cold days, you could get a headband or little fleece cap to wear under your helmet. My husband, who has thinning hair and a buzz cut, seems to need these sorts of things more than me, with a huge fluffy hairdo. I'm probably missing something...anyone want to add something or contend an item on my list? -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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Vacnouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
"John Macmillan" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. Must be a bunch of folks on this group that have already tried more than one product before finding the right answer for themselves. Those who live around here know how rainy it can be once summer is done. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks i find gore tex jacket, pants and oversocks are best (shoe covers get nasty and are a pain). if you shop wisely you can get all for $150. watch out for nylon "water repellant" jackets & pants. use a material that is water-proof and not just a coating. the gore tex will breathe so you're not all wet from your own sweat that gets cold when you stop. remember to wear synthetics under the jacket & pants to wick sweat away from skin. avoid cotton like the flu! i wear the oversocks ("rocky") 9 months, or at least keep them stuffed in my pack. not much else needed because the temps around here are mild. i am comfortable all year, in fact more comfortable in winter than in the summer heat. enjoy! |
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greggery peccary wrote:
"John Macmillan" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. Must be a bunch of folks on this group that have already tried more than one product before finding the right answer for themselves. Those who live around here know how rainy it can be once summer is done. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks i find gore tex jacket, pants and oversocks are best (shoe covers get nasty and are a pain). if you shop wisely you can get all for $150. watch out for nylon "water repellant" jackets & pants. use a material that is water-proof and not just a coating. the gore tex will breathe so you're not all wet from your own sweat that gets cold when you stop. remember to wear synthetics under the jacket & pants to wick sweat away from skin. avoid cotton like the flu! i wear the oversocks ("rocky") 9 months, or at least keep them stuffed in my pack. not much else needed because the temps around here are mild. i am comfortable all year, in fact more comfortable in winter than in the summer heat. enjoy! I'm in the market for a very light Gore-tex shell, but at their prices I'd like to get some opinions about shells they've tried before I buy. Care to elaborate on those you've tried? |
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"Collin O'Neill" wrote in message m... greggery peccary wrote: "John Macmillan" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. Must be a bunch of folks on this group that have already tried more than one product before finding the right answer for themselves. Those who live around here know how rainy it can be once summer is done. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks i find gore tex jacket, pants and oversocks are best (shoe covers get nasty and are a pain). if you shop wisely you can get all for $150. watch out for nylon "water repellant" jackets & pants. use a material that is water-proof and not just a coating. the gore tex will breathe so you're not all wet from your own sweat that gets cold when you stop. remember to wear synthetics under the jacket & pants to wick sweat away from skin. avoid cotton like the flu! i wear the oversocks ("rocky") 9 months, or at least keep them stuffed in my pack. not much else needed because the temps around here are mild. i am comfortable all year, in fact more comfortable in winter than in the summer heat. enjoy! I'm in the market for a very light Gore-tex shell, but at their prices I'd like to get some opinions about shells they've tried before I buy. Care to elaborate on those you've tried? fyi i was referring to the material gore-tex and other patented materials that are waterproof and breathable. i tried the "goretex" brand ones at supergo but didnt like the fit. supergo does have a lot of options though depending on your shape & torso length. IMO REI doesnt have a good fitting & light waterproof one either. i have a light one from performance that is 14 years old & fits nicely over t-shirt & jersey underneath but it's finally starting to leak in the back. i also used one of those cheap paper-thin 3-m thingys and it was great but tore up after one season. now i have one from hind that i found at a dime-store in northampton mass for $10 cos the zipper was broken. i fixed the zipper in 10 minutes but havent needed to use it yet. i also suggest if you are a thrift store scourer like me, look in the jackets. sometimes you can find something nice buried in the rubble. last year i found a nice marmot. too bulky for cycling but good for walking in the rain. another great place to look, especially if you are an odd size, is ebay. |
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Vacnouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
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Collin O'Neill wrote: greggery peccary wrote: "John Macmillan" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, I could use a bit of good advice here. Summer is great for cycling here in the Vancouver, BC area but Fall is coming and ultimately Winter. I plan to keep cycling through all the seasons wet or dry and I need some advice on what specific Fall weather Rain gear I should be considering. Must be a bunch of folks on this group that have already tried more than one product before finding the right answer for themselves. Those who live around here know how rainy it can be once summer is done. Any guidance would be much appreciated. i find gore tex jacket, pants and oversocks are best (shoe covers get nasty and are a pain). if you shop wisely you can get all for $150. watch out for nylon "water repellant" jackets & pants. use a material that is water-proof and not just a coating. the gore tex will breathe so you're not all wet from your own sweat that gets cold when you stop. remember to wear synthetics under the jacket & pants to wick sweat away from skin. avoid cotton like the flu! i wear the oversocks ("rocky") 9 months, or at least keep them stuffed in my pack. not much else needed because the temps around here are mild. i am comfortable all year, in fact more comfortable in winter than in the summer heat. enjoy! I'm in the market for a very light Gore-tex shell, but at their prices I'd like to get some opinions about shells they've tried before I buy. Care to elaborate on those you've tried? Recently bought a Windstopper(R) Berghaus jacket for cycling (Another Gore product). It's been great as not only did it stop the wind but it is also water resistant. So for light rains, it's perfect. If the rain gets heavy, then I'll quickly put on a waterproof ski shell and just get off the road and go in-door. For me, it's a safety issue. -- |
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Vacnouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:55:24 -0500, Collin O'Neill
wrote: I'm in the market for a very light Gore-tex shell, but at their prices I'd like to get some opinions about shells they've tried before I buy. Care to elaborate on those you've tried? I'm not a fan of Gore-Tex. I won't buy it again. I bought Sugoi's top-of-the-line rain gear about 4 years ago and have been delighted with its performance. I got the jacket for half its retail price at the Sports Junkies. It was a floor sample just back from the Interbike show in Las Vegas. I bought the matching trousers/tights at an LBS in Burnaby on Boxing Day. Also about half price. Still, I ended up spending about $270 CAD. Sugoi makes good stuff in Vancouver that works for Vancouver's climate. You might also try that place on E. Hastings at Clark Drv. It's the factory and outlet store of another local manufacturer that produces outdoor gear. They make cycling rain capes, bags, rain gear, back packs, etc. They might even work with Gore-Tex. Their stuff is cheap but adequate and remarkably inexpensive. I don't think they're open weekends or evenings. -- zk |
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Vacnouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
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Zoot Katz writes: You might also try that place on E. Hastings at Clark Drv. It's the factory and outlet store of another local manufacturer that produces outdoor gear. They make cycling rain capes, bags, rain gear, back packs, etc. They might even work with Gore-Tex. Their stuff is cheap but adequate and remarkably inexpensive. I don't think they're open weekends or evenings. That would be Super Sport Mfg. Ltd. Last time I looked, they weren't there anymore. I /did/ find this new(?) address on-line: 430 Railway Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1B1, Canada (http://tinyurl.com/q58gk) (in full: http://minimidimaxi.com/Canadian_fas...ailed/449.html) They also seem to have some kind of premises on Commercial Street, just north of E 22nd Ave. cheers, Tom -- -- Nothing is safe from me. Above address is just a spam midden. I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca |
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Vancouver, BC Fall / Winter clothing gear help
Just wanted to say thanks to all who took the time to reply and offer their suggestions. Much appreciated. |
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