Thursday, February 16, 2006

Greatest invention ever!

Perhaps there may be some element of exaggeration here, but I recently ordered a pair of Altura cycling overshoes from a website in the UK, and they arrived just in time for Ireland's latest onslaught of airborne H2O. Up until now, my breathable jacket and overtrousers have kept me completely dry from all the rain, but any puddle or passing scumbag in a car is liable to create a water flow that disregards gravity, being either projected upwards from a splash, or directed forwards from the spinning rear tyre as the Coanda effect, combined with water tension, finally becomes overcome by centrifugal force. The resultant non-gravitational water flow cleverly circumvents normal waterproof apparel and pours litres of water over my feet and into my shoes. This hitherto unavoidable occurance, leading to extreme irritation at total dryness APART from soggy feet (so near yet so far, etc.), has now been completely eradicated! The overshoes come up above the ankle, are made of neoprene, have sole cutouts for use with SPD pedal clips, are completely waterproof, and, as a bonus extra, keep my feet lovely and warm as well! Lots of reflective scotchlite completes the picture.

If you cycle in the rain, anywhere, GET A PAIR !

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/p.php?products=Clothing&header=Overshoes

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