I've been cycling for a few years, and commute to work as well (only 2 days
a week).
For rainy weather I have an old Mountain Range Gore Tex coat I bought when
working in the Scottish mountains in 1995. It's only a thin shell, and being
a walking coat goes down to nearly my knees. It has a velcro flap to cover
the zip once done up. I've used this over the years for cycling instead of
walking up grand scottish mountains in. Trouble is that it is so long and
the velcro rubs away at my cycling shorts as well, making them look shabby.
The coat flaps about in the wind and isn't really practical for cycling, but
I've put up with it all these years.
For colder weather I have a cheapo cotton type coat which is pretty decent,
but it too is a bit too voluminous, and flaps around like mad on a windy
day.
So with my b'day fast approaching, I thought I'd get myself a new coat.
Would those of you in the know recommend 2 coats (a thin but warmish close
fitting coat and a waterproof coat) to replace my current 2, or one that
does both jobs? I like the idea of one replacing the two, but have no idea
what to look for. It doesn't really have to be thick and warm, just another
layer offering more warmth than a cycling jersey, but not so much warmth
that you cook while cycling in it.
I know there are hundreds of online shops, real shops, offering thousands of
designs and makes and brands, but personal recommendation normally works far
better than feeling like I've been lied to by a shop assistant.
Thanks
Jim
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