Ah, I would've replied differently if I knew this(I saw Denver on your post and posted more or less what worked for me in Albuquerque for 6 years...mountain rain). I grew up in Portland so I'm familiar with the perpetual moisture issues in the PNW... I think wool base layer is still your friend, but I'd probably invest in some good, cycling-specific rain gear (pants, in particular) if I was back there and riding much, I'd still get wet in the summer, but the 45/rainy days probably require more waterproof-ness than what I posted earlier.
I would gladly deal with the damp again.....it was 85 and 60% humidity when I (very slowly...) rode to work in Philly this morning. Ick.




(I saw Denver on your post and posted more or less what worked for me in Albuquerque for 6 years...mountain rain). I grew up in Portland so I'm familiar with the perpetual moisture issues in the PNW... I think wool base layer is still your friend, but I'd probably invest in some good, cycling-specific rain gear (pants, in particular) if I was back there and riding much, I'd still get wet in the summer, but the 45/rainy days probably require more waterproof-ness than what I posted earlier.
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