Rain, Rain, Go Away!

I think I'm starting to grow fins!

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Permalink Reply by Juan 2-8 mi. on September 28, 2011 at 1:35pm

I watch the radar with great luck as I time my commutes for no rain to light drizzle.

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Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on September 28, 2011 at 2:40pm

I've been enjoying it. You can warm up when it's 60 degrees in the rain without any rain gear. In fact, when it's not cold, wearing any kind of waterproof gear will make me sweaty. I've just been wearing swimming shorts, some open shoes, and a shirt. When I get to work, change into regular clothes and dry the wet clothes.

Definitely helps to have milk crates, panniers, etc. You can put the spare clothes/backpack in the cargo area and waterproof it with a large trash bag. It's always more comfortable anyways to have stuff not on your back.

I try to look at it with persepective. If this was the beginning of spring, I'd be ecstatic to have the temperature we're having now, regardless of rain.

Also, it makes me feel very "macho" to not be intimidated by some mere H20:)

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Permalink Reply by Juan 2-8 mi. on September 28, 2011 at 2:53pm

I'd rather be dry inside eating my nacho chips than trying to be macho.

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Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on September 28, 2011 at 3:10pm

Lol. I can also eat nachos inside and still be macho...not mutually exclusive things here;)

Juan said:

I'd rather be dry inside eating my nacho chips than trying to be macho.

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Permalink Reply by Billy Poore on September 28, 2011 at 8:07pm

Menards has full rain suits (coat + pants) for $14. I invested, and only use the coat, so worth it. Especially while biking the loop to dozens of destinations from 10-5, mon-fri.

kiltedcelt said:

I noticed on Monday that I passed considerably fewer southbound commuters on the LFP than I usually do. Fair weather commuters? Of course I wussed out on Tuesday because my so-called rain jacket simply gets wet and then leaks completely through. The leaking, coupled with no breathability means I arrive to work pretty much soaked through. I'm hoping the rain breaks or my new jacket arrives before I have to go back to work on Friday.

Melissa Ferguson said:

I was soft this am and did not ride. It was a good day to sleep in, which necessitated a taxi ride. That said, I typically LOVE riding in the rain, because it means the lakefront path is pretty much clear of all the folks who don't have a clue what they're doing!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Sara Gmitter on September 28, 2011 at 10:25pm

I know! I had a ton of errands to run this morning and the constant rain/not rain/too wet/too warm fluctuations were driving me crazy, esp. after this week of raininess. It doesn't help that neither my rain pants nor my rain coat are waterproof anymore. Has anyone ever had any luck w/REwaterproofing gear? I've tried it before w/my last rain jacket and it didn't work at all.

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Permalink Reply by Chris C on September 29, 2011 at 10:42am

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Permalink Reply by envane (69 furlongs) on September 29, 2011 at 10:55am

Chris C said:

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on the lake on September 29, 2011 at 1:00pm

Wind advisory through early Friday morning:

http://www.wunderground.com/US/IL/014.html#WND

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on September 29, 2011 at 4:01pm

Is it sunny where you are? In the last hour, sun has returned to the southwest side, with a brisk breeze. I'd almost forgotten what sun looked like. ;)