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I use a bike poncho, it covers the legs, too, and limits sweating because it is open underneath. Decathlon sells them for cheap, and them works. There is also normal colors, but I prefer to be absurdly visible (I want to see who says "I didn't seen him πŸ™‚)

Every time I use it, I'm amazed I'm dry underneath (the face gets wet).

In any case, even if I don't wear it, I'm unlikely to get soaked, when rain is not that strong. We are not made of sugar!

crosspostated from: https://social.tchncs.de/users/lgsp/statuses/115484700218126774

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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 32 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Just look out for those leaves.
When wet they can be as slippery as ice.

[–] sirico@feddit.uk 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's unfortunate...

The bright side:
At least it is november, so you can have fun with the other ghosts!

[–] lgsp@feddit.it 4 points 3 weeks ago

Yes indeed. This particular road is unpaved anyway, so I already ride slow enough that leaves are not a problem.

But in other areas they are really dangerous!

[–] HaraldvonBlauzahn@feddit.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

Which factors make them more slippery?