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Team Issue Rain Jacket
The rest of the United States can look away. This does not pertain to you. Enjoy your sunny summer riding.
Sometimes people say that they do not want to visit here because it "rains all the time in Portland." Usually, they mean it with a bit of hyperbole. At least that is what we like to think. The truth of the matter is that Portland barely factors in to anything when it comes to average rainfall in the United States. This report by Live Science claims that it is not, and does not, factor into even the top 10 for average rainfall. You could have fooled me. In the past few weeks there has only been one day when the first thing that I reached for on the way out the door was something other than my Rain Jacket.
The day before the Tour of the Battenkill photographer Dan Sharp followed the team as they shook the travel out of their legs. Rain or shine if Director Herety says ride, they ride. On this particular day they spun their legs looking for some of the dirt sections that they would face the following day at Battenkill. The weather was less than ideal but Mr. Sharp's resulting images were well worth braving the weather and their continued results as the season progresses is a sure sign that they are doing something right.
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Comments
Gem Atkinson
11th June 2010 07:27am
I loved this set on flickr…. nice to see its not just us brits who have to battle the elements!
Robert Hick
11th June 2010 01:40pm
Agreed. My rain jacket has been in use 5 days this week, ride for a couple of hours, washed, hung to dry then worn again the next day. Repeat all week! Faultless performance every day.
So has it rained in South Africa yet Gem?
Jorg Kuijl
11th June 2010 04:04pm
I had my battle with the elements just two weeks ago.
I've could have used one of those!
cheers,
http://www.pokergraphics.com/koersvandedag/?p=167
Matthew Shaw
11th June 2010 04:53pm
yep, great set of pictures; and a great jacket. Only one question, does it matter a jot what sort of detergent you wash it in?
Edwin Hedblom
11th June 2010 08:52pm
I have a Stowaway Jacket which I believe offers amazing rain protection. To improve upon the Stowaway is an amazing feat. Kudos to the design team!
Joe Hall
14th June 2010 10:13am
Matthew,
Detergent should be used sparingly and preferably non-bio, if you really want to care for the jacket. Also make sure you don't wash it above 30 degrees C. No tumble drying or dry cleaning either please!!