tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post1468779505066246469..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Rainy inspirationCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-10274338154692105182011-12-10T22:12:38.662-05:002011-12-10T22:12:38.662-05:00A drawstring garbage bag skirt!
I think that'...A drawstring garbage bag skirt! <br />I think that's a great idea in itself actually : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-78611559153053703302011-12-09T16:50:11.824-05:002011-12-09T16:50:11.824-05:00Step Through, Yeah, I've looked at that, and ...Step Through, Yeah, I've looked at that, and similar models by carradice and made here, but I'm not sure I want to have that kind of yellow-poncho look. I guess my goal could be described as wanting to be able to step off my bike and go into a meeting, something that doesn't work well with either ponchos or rain pants..cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-26969360047522611512011-12-09T16:48:35.710-05:002011-12-09T16:48:35.710-05:00Oops, correction, I have the "Track" pon...Oops, correction, I have the "Track" poncho. I kind of wish I'd gotten it in red - the orange is really, really orange!Step-Throughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568478913918338651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-37296882691171140472011-12-09T16:45:35.894-05:002011-12-09T16:45:35.894-05:00Absolutely worth the exchange rate and shipping:
h...Absolutely worth the exchange rate and shipping:<br />http://www.agu.com/?pag=20&cat=17<br /><br />I have the Spirit poncho, and it keeps me dry to my ankles, and covers my arms and hands. With the hand straps and waist strap, it doesn't flap around at all. <br /><br />The long coat is pretty cute too.Step-Throughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568478913918338651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-304681135097528652011-12-09T11:55:25.294-05:002011-12-09T11:55:25.294-05:00With the Skhoop I have I've never had a proble...With the Skhoop I have I've never had a problem with the zippers - its very well made. Though for cycling, I kind of like the idea of a simpler, lighter skirt that would just slip on and didn't take up much space in a gear bag.<br />As for color, I am against the "all black" in general but that's all I can find for anything these days. I wish the gloves/mitts/etc came in brighter colors as I always end up losing them. <br />---julie (aka anon)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-74091550491671205352011-12-09T10:51:25.275-05:002011-12-09T10:51:25.275-05:00@ Anon, thanks for the link.
That looks a bit lon...@ Anon, thanks for the link.<br />That looks a bit long and straight for comfortable bike use? I guess you can zip up the sides to open a slit for mobility but I wonder how you keep the zipper from creeping upward? hmmm lots to ponder<br /><br />And why is so much rain gear black? Not that I want it in dayglo yellow, but how about khaki, off white or silver?cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-82232536781970481532011-12-09T10:04:59.151-05:002011-12-09T10:04:59.151-05:00Hey, its been done. http://www.skhoop.us/skirt-rai...Hey, its been done. http://www.skhoop.us/skirt-rain.html<br />I haven't tried their rain skirt but their primaloft Heidi skirt got me through last winter and I splurged and bought the goosedown version for this winter.<br />Isis also makes a skirt that isn't a rain skirt but the fabric is very water repellent.<br />However, I tend to just go with a pair of LLBean rain pants that I've had for years. Not fashionable but they work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-36196830111019023192011-12-09T08:55:46.732-05:002011-12-09T08:55:46.732-05:00Could I refer to it as a "rain kilt"? I ...Could I refer to it as a "rain kilt"? I could carry something like that in the bag with my jacket just in case.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-12382005742283803702011-12-09T06:55:02.550-05:002011-12-09T06:55:02.550-05:00A rain skirt is a brilliant idea! Just the thing t...A rain skirt is a brilliant idea! Just the thing to keep rain off the bottom half. I do not like the idea of plastic pants, far too sweaty and restrictive, but I think the skirt could work, I am looking forward to hear how it goes ...<br /><br />VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-561590301243395922011-12-08T22:35:46.877-05:002011-12-08T22:35:46.877-05:00This is a great idea! I can't bring myself to ...This is a great idea! I can't bring myself to buy ill-fitting rainpants for $100+. I've taken to wearing skirts/tights in the rain because tights are more comfortable and faster drying if they get wet. But the hem of my skirt gets wet too so this would be a great solution.Bikeyfacehttp://bikeyface.com/noreply@blogger.com