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 🙂)
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
As someone who’s an all-weather cycler, this is not true. You don’t get nowhere as wet walking, especially with an umbrella. Also practically everyone owns a raincoat, but nobody owns a bike poncho. If the rain is heavy, visibility at bike speeds is also a significant issue. I once faceplanted because I literally couldn’t see a grey bollard in cataclysmic rain.
In case you do that, also bring a fresh pair of socks. Rain has the nasty habit of sneaking into your shoes while dribbling down and there’s nothing worse than going the whole day in wet feet.
you also need water proof pants/shoes/socks. and really good fenders on your bike. most bikes do not have fenders.
covering your upper body is ok in light rain maybe, not not in significant rain.
I don’t think I’ve ever had wet socks, and I cycle in alle weather.
I just have rain pants that cover the feet, no issues there.
l second the socks, I always have one readily available in my bike bag.
And since one particular thunderstorm a few years bag: also a fresh pair of underpants. Though that might be overkill for most…