Bicycle clothing

Posted by: Mick P on 22 April 2007

Chaps

I am working in Swindon until October and the 5 mile drive takes over 30 minutes thanks to having to pass through the local school run. I am feeling guilty about using too much petrol and bunging out carbon etc due to the 2nd gear driving.

I am therefore going to cycle to work on my bicycle and my only worry is being caught in a shower.

When I was a schoolboy, I used a thing called a cape. They were usually bright yellow oilskin things and were worn in conjunction with a southwester. They resembled a mexican poncho and went over the rider with his head sticking out the top.

The rider then sat on the bicycle and the cape went over the handle bars in the front and over the saddle at the back. This kept one completely dry in rainy conditions.

I haven't seen one for years.

Do they still make them, if so is there a recommended make or what is the more modern weather proof attire.

I want to wear my normal clothing underneath.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 30 April 2007 by Mick P
Chaps

I got the bicycle out today after a 6 month gap and rode into the office which is about a 5 mile journey. I found it ok going in but coming back home has left me feeling knackered. I ache in places I never knew I had.

I shall continue and hopefully after a week or so I shall become accustomed to all this bloody exercise.

I actually cicumvent the magic roudabout, there is a cycle path on the perimeter and I actually pass the brick building in the photogragh which is a fire station.

I have taken your comments about more modern light weight water proofs on board but one of the young girls who I work with reckons that the yellow cape is "dead cool".

I am restricting myself to cycling only when the weather is forecast to be dry so I need not rush in.

Incidently, people on this forum have mocked my basket but it holds my somewhat large leather briefcase a treat.

Regards

Mick .. going to get a whisky to numb the pain.
Posted on: 30 April 2007 by acad tsunami
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:

Mick .. going to get a whisky to numb the pain.


You want to get Mrs.Mick to give you a nice massage. I paid for SWMBO to do a professional massage course - money very well spent indeed.