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The Rain Is Coming… Be Prepared!

RainAttention, Portland! The rain is coming. Are you prepared to ride through the wonderfully wet weather that greets us in the fall and lasts all winter? If you’re feeling a bit intimidated by the forecast and your lack of quality gear, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!

Here at Portland Pedal Power, we take to the streets to deliver food from great, local restaurants and food carts regardless of the weather. So we know what works to protect our bodies from the elements. We know what keeps our phones dry. We know what gear keeps us visible and safe while riding alongside other commuters.

Here’s a quick rundown of what we use on our delivery routes throughout Portland:

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PPP Rider love for O2

So, many of you bicycle enthusiasts know of O2 Rainwear.  Some of you may have the pleasure of owning a couple pieces; others of you may have looked on in jealousy as you watched somebody pass you in the rain looking completely dry and pleasant.  For a lot of you who follow our Portland Pedal Power blog, you likely read our piece on O2 from last year ranting and raving about how much we love O2.  Well we so happen to love them so much, we’re back again to not only tell you how much our riders love it, but to let them tell you themselves.

For this year’s “Worst Day of the Year” ride, and every other day of the year, our riders depend on their rainwear to keep them warm and dry while running food delivery!  O2 offers trim fit, impermeable gear equipped with their 3flow technology.  Thanks to millions of microscopic pores, 3flow Performance fabrics seal out water, snow, and wind while letting your skin breathe so that you’re not drenched in sweat.  Just think, a rain jacket that doesn’t stick to your skin when it rains!  It’s thin, lightweight, super packable design makes it a perfect jacket for any rider on “one of those days.”

You’ve heard enough from me though.  I had a chance to catch up with Ken, Colin, and Jason regarding their gear.  Let’s see what they have to say. (more…)