After so many hot days, I was looking forward to the return of chilly wet Portland weather. With anticipation, I went to a thrift store to pick out a new-to-me rain jacket. I checked the kid’s gear to ...

Alpaca wool for mama, waterproof onesies and Bogs boots for the kids. (Photos: Shannon Johnson/BikePortland) Thanks for all the great feedback on my post last week about how I psych myself up for ...

Knowing how to cycle in the rain and wet, slippery conditions is part of the job if you enjoy cycling, particularly if you live in the UK. Learning to cope with wet conditions could not only lead to ...

[What follows is one of the many merry articles in the Mercury' s Winter Guide 2025. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you're feeling generous this holiday ...

Hopping on your bike when it's raining, or snowing, might seem unappealing. But our research has found inclement weather conditions deter some cyclists more than others. In the first analysis of its ...