In parts of the United States summer time means hot days with an unfortunate chance of rain. So what’s a cyclist to do if worried about rain but still determined to ride? A rain jacket won’t do, but a regular cycling jersey is just no fun to wear in the rain either. Gore Bike Wear has an intriguing solution, the Xenon jacket for “temperatures that don’t quite warrant a full-coverage rain shell.”
The Gore Bike Wear Xenon GT AS Jacket Short ditches the sleeves but still features the traditional waterproof GORE-TEX Active Shell fabric. It doesn’t feature a hood, so arms and head will be exposed to the elements, which in the summer heat could be refreshing. Instead it is designed to keep the core dry. Continue reading Gore Bike Jacket Loses the Sleeves
