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Re: Looks like Rain

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  1. Maggie said:

    Well it looks like rain for my March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. It will
    probably rain for my 25 miles Bike adventure too. (That's usually how
    my luck runs)... The problem is......my rain gear consists of AN
    UMBRELLA. That's it.

    I really don't purposly go outside and walk, ride, or do much of
    anything when it is raining. I work in an office, I drive when it's
    raining and I usually clean my house if it rains all day. THUS....NOT
    ONE PIECE OF RAIN GEAR.

    I haven't owned a rain coat since I was in grammar school. I don't even
    think I have sensible shoes for the rain. When I walk on the track I
    wear my sneakers...BUT I DON'T WALK THE TRACK IN THE RAIN. If it is
    raining I go to the gym. Get my drift here, I own absolutely nothing
    to stay dry in the rain. NOTHING!

    Now if you were me, and you had to walk 10 miles in the rain...then
    maybe bike 25 miles in the rain in a few weeks. What would you buy? I
    have to buy it today. I am thinking I should buy rain gear that is
    suitable for walking and riding.

    What is the most important thing to have for the walk this weekend,
    which will also be useful if it rains for the bike ride?

    I really do not want to spend alot of money on this. But I have to get
    something today after work for the walk. I know I should have thought
    of this sooner. BUT I DIDN'T!!!!!!!

    My main goal is to finish the walk and not end up with pnumonia. Then
    use what I bought if it rains for the bike ride.

    It's all good,
    Maggie.

    If you don't mind the look, this works. Price is right too.

    http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/html/subcategorylist658-1_1.htm

  2. "Maggie" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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    Quoted message said:

    Now if you were me, and you had to walk 10 miles in the
    rain...then maybe bike 25 miles in the rain in a few weeks. What
    would you buy? I have to buy it today. I am thinking I should
    buy rain gear that is suitable for walking and riding.

    For walking I like the army surplus shelter half ponchos. Put
    the hood up and combine with a hat or cap and I'm perfectly
    dry....except for my feet. I have also used a poncho on the bike
    but not it's really safe in windy conditions. I've never used
    the english style rain capes but they look effective. I'm sure
    there are oil soaked canvas rain capes available that are
    probably more stylish from LL Bean or some such. I've always
    liked the look of those old riding capes from the nineteeth
    century.

    As far as biking in the rain goes, I count on getting wet. That
    doesn't have to mean being cold though. Dress in layers. Outer
    layer is a shell to protect from wind with one or more insulating
    and wicking layers below. Add or subtract layers as conditions
    change which is why I generally have a bag of some sort along.

    Seal Skins as socks are good at keeping my feet warm. The LBS
    might have them, but I first encountered them in a Marine-Boating
    store.

    I'll use wool in a pinch as it still insulates when wet.

    PS: I just stumbled on this Googling randomly:
    http://www.thirdwave-websites.com/bike/rain-capes.cfm

    Mike

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