As I was commuting in the rain this morning, I couldn't help but stare at the cyclists passing by. Surprisingly, many were riding while holding umbrellas. Some were even on sports bikes, moving at a decent clip. Since the Road Traffic Act was amended in June, riding with an umbrella has been specifically addressed. Riding one-handed is dangerous, and I’ve even heard stories of umbrellas hanging from handlebars getting caught in the wheels. Please, everyone, stay safe.
That said, it’s great to see people still riding in the rain. We’re in the middle of the rainy season, and while there are days when you can't ride as much as you'd like, those who use their bikes daily are always looking for ways to make this time of year more comfortable.
With a little ingenuity, riding in the rain can actually be more comfortable. You might even find yourself looking forward to rainy days. I hope that even if the rain doesn't stop, you can at least ride with a clear, sunny mindset, all while imagining a future where it’s the norm to see cyclists in town wearing proper rain gear and riding bikes equipped with full fenders.
This is a Made-in-USA street cape manufacturer based in Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island in the northeastern United States.
Designed by experts with backgrounds in the domestic textile industry and fashion design, these capes are tailored to suit a modern cycling lifestyle.
While many of their chic designs, such as houndstooth and corduroy, blend perfectly into the city, they are all made with high-waterproof fabrics (10,000mm rating) and crafted with great attention to detail, including the use of 3M reflective material woven into the fabric of several models.
With features like magnetic hand holes and loops that you can slip your thumbs through while riding, they have a simple yet functional structure.
It goes without saying that they are great for daily rides during the rainy season, but I should also add that they are extremely useful for activities outside of cycling, such as walking in the rain, watching races, or attending outdoor festivals. They perform well not just on the bike, but in other aspects of your lifestyle, enriching your daily routine.
If I had to point out a drawback to ponchos like the Cleverhood, it’s that they are vulnerable to water spraying up from below. You’d be invincible if you wore them with rain pants, though some might argue that if you’re doing that, why not just wear full rain gear? In that case, I recommend installing full fenders. I commute in a poncho, shorts, and sandals during this time of year, and it works perfectly fine for a 20-30 minute ride.
The world's most beautiful mudguards from Honjo Kouken are made in a small workshop in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. Since their founding in 1949, they have a history of providing fantastic function and style to various types of bicycles, including randonneurs, tourers, and sportifs. This is a dream tag-team made possible by SimWorks reaching out to Honjo. These reliable products, born from the "hands" and "minds" that never stop working hard, make our lifestyles that much better.
Looking over at the pit, I’m grateful to see quite a few people coming in for full fender installations.
The installation method varies depending on the bike, but that’s where we, as professional bike mechanics, get to show off our skills. Every staff member takes pride in their work, so please feel free to ask us about installations.
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