Commuting in wet weather

[DEL 707]

I've started to commute to and from the train station, it's not a very long commute, take me about 15-20 minutes, then I have about 80 minutes on the train to London.

Wasn't so bad cycling in the warmer months because I was wearing shorts in work anyway, but now things have gone chilly and I'm back to wearing trousers, I'm wondering what's the best way to keep them dry on the cycle to the station. Can anyone recommend some type of lightweight waterproof leggins that I can throw on over the top of my trousers?

 

[summerdays]

Try to see if Aldi have any waterproof trousers left. Mine held up today for over an hour, whether they will last for ages still waits to be seen.

 

[mjr]

I gave up on full waterproof trousers and their boil in the bag effect and got rainlegs that keep the thighs dry and thereby warm.

 

[Tin Pot]

My only advice is not to cycle in wet/dark/cold/windy weather.

Not many here will agree with me though!

 

[mjr]

Not everyone has complete freedom to choose when they ride... and I don't mind dark.

 

[birdy247]

I've started to commute to and from the train station, it's not a very long commute, take me about 15-20 minutes, then I have about 80 minutes on the train to London.

Wasn't so bad cycling in the warmer months because I was wearing shorts in work anyway, but now things have gone chilly and I'm back to wearing trousers, I'm wondering what's the best way to keep them dry on the cycle to the station. Can anyone recommend some type of lightweight waterproof leggins that I can throw on over the top of my trousers?

Be careful, you may end up getting wetter from the sweat than the rain! Get some good mudguards to stop the splash. Can you not shower at work? Failing that, take your work clothes in a bag, and just wear some lightweight cyling shorts with a pair of the waterproof trousers over the top

 

[andyfraser]

I have some water resistant cycling trousers. They held up surprisingly well. By the time they were letting in water I was nice and warm and almost home. My supposedly waterproof jacket was letting in water at the arms long before.

 

[slowmotion]

I use Altura Night Vision waterproof overtrousers.
http://www.altura.co.uk/products/detail/AL36NVI
They aren't at all stylish, they are quite expensive but.....................they really are waterproof, the lining is tough, you can put them on/ take them off wearing shoes, and the ankles don't flap because there are velcro straps. They work.

 

[glenn forger]

"Beyond a certain point, all dangers are equal" - Walter Bagehot. He was talking about steeplejacks but the principle's the same. You can't get wetter than soaking wet.

 

[al78]

Lycra trousers, Their comfort doesn't diminish when they get wet, and they don't absorb much water. Take a change of clothes with you and keep a spare pair of shoes at work.

 

[runner]

i hate waterproof trousers and tend to avoid at all costs...unless it's hurricane force out there! I recently bought at the aldi sale some nice fitting pro tights and they are stunning! nice tight fit with the freedom to move and yes the rain does get in but when I get home i dry off!.....got a second pair so have a swap for the following day if needed....I can't speak highly enough of these £19.99 little wonders

 

[paul04]

I use Altura Night Vision waterproof overtrousers.
http://www.altura.co.uk/products/detail/AL36NVI
They aren't at all stylish, they are quite expensive but.....................they really are waterproof, the lining is tough, you can put them on/ take them off wearing shoes, and the ankles don't flap because there are velcro straps. They work.

I have some Altura waterproof over trousers just like the 1's in your link, I have to say they are very good, yes they were £40 but well worth it.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

My only advice is not to cycle in wet/dark/cold/windy weather.

Not many here will agree with me though!

LOL!
In the UK that narrows it down to about 3 days!

 

[dee.jay]

I have a rucksack so I take clothes in. I cycle in swimming shorts and they dry out fairly quickly

 

[Katherine]

+1 for Altura Night Vision waterproof overtrousers. I wear mine over work trousers.