rain + cold commute

[maddy13]

I live in Portland, and riding in the rain is unavoidable. My commute is about 10 miles each way, and I really like the helly hansen freeze long johns (polypro inside/merino outside) topped with a wool sweater and finally a waterproof shell. I have gloves that are somewhat waterproof, and love my swrve knickers with the fleece insides. Rainpants suck a bit, and I can't seem to find a pair small enough to fit, but the knickers are water resistant and allow me to move comfortably. Oh...long wool socks rock!

[lph]

I just read a strange but possibly good tip for riding in the rain - chop off some old rain pants below the knee and make "rain shorts". Supposed to keep off the worst rain from above/in front, stop the worst of the splash from behind onto your shorts, but still let air circulate much better than rain pants. I have yet to ride in rain pants and not wonder whether I would've been dryer without.

[Biciclista]

We are in agreement, Rainpants are good for a short commute only.
I want a drying cupboard! we have drying racks that we set over heat vents.

[Geonz]

Never heard of a drying cupboards in this part of the planet, either! How much energy do they suck up?

[Biciclista]

Couldn't be too much, it's just powered by a fan.

[lph]

Here ya go, ladies - the drying cabinet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drying_cabinet

The one in the photo is about twice the size of the ones we have at work, and looks a bit more fancy.

Another one:
http://www.staber.com/dryingcabinet

Funny that they call it a "high-end product" - they're pretty standard in kindergartens and schools here and are not considered high end at all.

[Cataboo]

From what I've noticed, most european appliances are a lot more energy efficient & conscious than American versions... so I'm sure a drying cabinet doesn't take much and is way better than a dryer.