The rainy season is here and I have a long endurance race this weekend. 100% chance of rain in the forecast to boot.
Any recommendations for rain gear? I’m particularly interested in a jacket/parka and insulation is not a requirement.
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Depends on your preferences, how heavy/consistent the weather is likely to be and the type of racing but I opt for my Castelli Gabba or Perfetto for 99% of my spring/autumn rides when rain is likely.
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Another vote for the Castelli Gabba from me.
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+1 for the Gabba. Hands down the best piece of cycling kit I own. But I also pack a race cape if it’s going to be really wet. Endure Race cape over Gabba has kept me bone dry on long wet rides. It’s also more breathable than a rain jacket.
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This thing is truly magic:
It’s my go-to jacket even when it’s dry.
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I have a Castelli Fawesome 2 gillet for wind and rain, but having commuted long miles hell or high waters I realised that staying dry is a losing battle.
If I were to be convinced a jacket was worthwhile, I’d look at the Castelli Alpha, or Alpha ROS as I think they call it now.
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/us/search?q=Alpha
I’m sure there are other brands with similar offerings but these guys have impressed me with everything I’ve bought except the Storica jersey, which was unwearable.
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A lot of randonneurs go for Shower Pass. Now I’m in Europe, so it insists on sending me to a UK site, but you’ll get the idea. It’s an american product from the west coast, I think.
Scroll down for the lighter stuff.
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