Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 53 minutes ago

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Nobody likes being wet and cold on a cycle tour. That's why waterproof bike touring gear to get you through the rain is key. Check out these 7 waterproof items I cannot live without.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Rain jacket and pants from MEC: mec.ca/en
Cycling shoe covers: mec.ca/en/product/6009-134/Cloudburst-Shoe-Covers?colour=BK000
Waterproof socks: bridgedale.com/collections/womens-socks/products/stormsock-lightweight-boot
Gloves: Model no longer available -- sorry!
Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Plus Handlebar bag: ortlieb.com/en_us/ultimate-six-plus+F3173#
MSR Elixir 2 Tent: msrgear.com/ca/tents/backpacking-tents/elixir-2-backpacking-tent/10311.html

VIDEOS MENTIONED

Cycling Toronto to Montreal Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=q0qKs-r48wA&t=380s
Cycling Toronto to Montreal Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=eM8LtNM9w38&t=340s
Leaky tent in a rain storm: youtube.com/watch?v=HGzA-oRDbRU&t=22s

***FREE BIKE TOUR NUTRITION GUIDE***

Want to feel and ride your best on your next cycle tour? Grab my 5 nutrition tips for bike touring as well as 2 adaptable recipes in this FREE e-book:
https://mailchi.mp/5efdca9e20ae/bike-tour-nutrition-guide

CHAPTERS

0:00 The waterproof bike touring gear I cannot live without
0:44 How to pick a good rain jacket
3:14 Selecting good rain pants
4:59 Easy-to-put-on shoe covers
6:00 Game-changing waterproof socks
7:00 Warm gloves
8:18 Waterproof handlebar bag
9:00 Staying dry overnight

WEBSITE

sheelaghdaly.com

INSTAGRAM

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