A wet Ride London?

[rs4al]

So what to wear if the forecast is as expected ?

I was just thinking cap under helmet and a waterproofish jacket.

Any other ideas ?

[bakerstreet]

I shall probably pack arm warmers. Wearing those pack a mack things over bare sweaty skin is horrible. Won't bother taking overshoes as its just unnecessary bulk. I remember doing the 70 mile New Forest sportive in the torrential rain for at least 50% of the ride and it was pretty horrible.

I'm really hoping for a dry ride as it won't be very pleasant having to ride in heavy rain. Some friends of mine did the one a few years ago where Ride London 100 became Ride London 86 because of the weather.

[Dr Murdoch]

Brilliant we go months without a drop and then it rains on the day of the ride🤪

I was going to clean and lube my chain tonight (with dry lube) I might hold fire and see what the forecast is tomorrow. Didn't expect to need wet lube.

[Matt_N]

That'll be fun stood around in the waiting pens getting rained on.

With the forecast I'd be getting some thin overshoes and an ass saver sharpish. Nothing worse than wet and soggy feet and arse.

Something like Velotoze will keep out the road spray as well as water travelling down your legs.

A SS Castelli Perfetto Light or Imprevesto would be ideal for the cooler wet forecast.

https://www.evanscycles.com/castelli-imprevisto-na...

Although that's an outlay and you'd need in asap!

A lightweight gilet would be useful if not.

[WinstonWolf]

Skin is waterproof, it'll still be warm. I'd just go with normal breathable summer gear TBH.

[Tom1312]

Think I might grab one of those see through Castelli water proof tops. It'll still be around 20°C so should dry but if I've got to wait around I can chuck that one and not be too miserable...

Really glad I picked this over the Dynamo now!

[russy01]

WinstonWolf said:

Skin is waterproof, it'll still be warm. I'd just go with normal breathable summer gear TBH.

And me... sweat your tits off otherwise

[S100HP]

WinstonWolf said:

Skin is waterproof, it'll still be warm. I'd just go with normal breathable summer gear TBH.

This is the correct answer.

[Marcellus]

Bin liners to/at the start, rip it off just before you set off then at least you’re dry before you start to warm up.

[Frank7]

Dr Murdoch said:

Brilliant we go months without a drop and then it rains on the day of the ride??

Be still my foolish heart, as an ex Black Cab driver, I’m
quietly praying for a downpour of Biblical proportions.

[russy01]

Morning,
Those of you that have already registered. Can you tell me roughly how big the kit bag is?

I’m travelling up today and staying tonight - wondered whether (if I travel very light) I will be able to get all my overnight stuff in it, to save me going back to my apartment after the ride.

Cheers

[gl20]

43 cm wide by 54 cm deep. It's a decent size

Can't believe forecast is now even worse. But hey it's then sunny for as a far as the forecast goes after tomorrow. FFS!

[rs4al]

Bother with overshoes, none are waterproof apart from Velotoze but then after an hour in thoze, your feet will be wet through with sweat I guess !

[Marcellus]

Frank7 said:

Be still my foolish heart, as an ex Black Cab driver, I’m quietly praying for a downpour of Biblical proportions.

As you never went south of the river you wouldn't have been affected by the majority of the route anyway

[numtumfutunch]

Marcellus said:

Bin liners to/at the start, rip it off just before you set off then at least you’re dry before you start to warm up.

This

And looking at the forecast Id go with a windproof gilet, arm warmers and toe covers not full on booties

I really must do it one year, have fun

[ALawson]

Looka like its only going to get wet from 9 am at the forecast I am looking at, we are starting before 6 so should be ok, don't mind getting wet and I didn't the year it was very wet. Once you are wet as long as it's warm it should be fine.

[Rich_W]

bakerstreet said:

I shall probably pack arm warmers. Wearing those pack a mack things over bare sweaty skin is horrible. Won't bother taking overshoes as its just unnecessary bulk. I remember doing the 70 mile New Forest sportive in the torrential rain for at least 50% of the ride and it was pretty horrible.

I'm really hoping for a dry ride as it won't be very pleasant having to ride in heavy rain. Some friends of mine did the one a few years ago where Ride London 100 became Ride London 86 because of the weather.

I don't mind the rain as much as the idea that they will cut the route short! Especially as I have a relatively late start. (728)

Planning on summer gear, (Charity have supplied a jersey) but back pocket will have my rain jacket squashed into it with some light gloves (ETA Not going for long finger gloves now - Stick to Mitts)

Dr Murdoch said:

Brilliant we go months without a drop and then it rains on the day of the ride??

I was going to clean and lube my chain tonight (with dry lube) I might hold fire and see what the forecast is tomorrow. Didn't expect to need wet lube.

Exactly what I was thinking. Mines sparkly and clean now. So waiting. Wet lube is great, but it gets EVERYWHERE

Frank7 said:

Dr Murdoch said:

Brilliant we go months without a drop and then it rains on the day of the ride??

Be still my foolish heart, as an ex Black Cab driver, I’m
quietly praying for a downpour of Biblical proportions.

And I'm waiting for the triumphant Uber to return and finally put all black cab drivers and LTDA out of business for good

Edited by Rich_W on Saturday 28th July 12:30

[alfabadass]

I'm glad I didnt get in this year!

Last two years had amazing weather!

[Marcellus]

That.was.grim........

[Frank7]

Marcellus said:

Frank7 said:

Be still my foolish heart, as an ex Black Cab driver, I’m quietly praying for a downpour of Biblical proportions.

As you never went south of the river you wouldn't have been affected by the majority of the route anyway

To quote Herr A. Hitler, if you tell a big enough lie, and repeat it enough, it will be believed,