A rain poncho is more than a practical way of keeping dry; if you pick a bright colour, it’s a two-fingered salute to damp and dreary weather.
We like the Grant Rain Poncho – it’s made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and packs down into a bag that’s incorporated into the design.
If you thought this poncho traded technical ability in favour of colourful style, you’d be mistaken. Underneath the outer fabric is a membrane that’s both waterproof and breathable. And when the wind picks up, sleeved elements help prevent billowing.
Win a rain poncho
We have a unisex Grant Rain Poncho worth £65 to give a way. To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave us a comment below and we’ll pick a winner next week.
Wet weather riding
Once in a while we cyclists get wet. It doesn’t happen as frequently as October’s rain suggests, and thankfully modern waterproof fabrics do a good job of keeping you dry while allowing your skin to breath, but that doesn’t stop designers coming up with new ideas for staying dry on two wheels.
The people behind the LEAFXPRO drew inspiration from nature to create a leaf-like protective canopy with a wedge-shaped nose they claim copes well with high wind speeds as well as rain.
Protection for you and your bike – whatever the weather
The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.
The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.
Craig
As the rain lashes outside, another wonderfully timed prize!
Andrew
Oh yes, but I’ll need a matching hat
Graham Mackenzie
Used to be known as capes, but whatever, good protection is worth more than words.
james
Do I really need it. it hardly ever rains in Scotland.
Jennie Parsons
Fantastic in this unceasing wet weather we are having!
PeteG
‘Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain’- we would sing if we had one of these poncho’s… great!
Vick
Poncho poncho!
Sarah
Oooh, I love ponchos
Kevin Goodall
Was just thinking of buying a poncho but I’d rather win one!
Gillian P
A brilliant piece of apparel for the British weather but alas a one size fits all would absolutely swamp me! It would be wonderful for my son though who has just started cycling towork
Sidney Harbour
Well done! excellent choice for our inclement weather.
Bryn Gwyndaf Jones
Brilliant – couldn’t be more perfect!
Kierson
Yippee
Howard Woods
IF I don’t win, I’ll get wet
Mac Carding
A pack away poncho in red so bright would keep me dry and safe in sight.
Helen
Loving the look of these. Something to cheer me up and make me more visible in the endless Brizzle rain…
Richard
Capes are the way to go when it’s raining hard, nd you can use them as a waterproof over a rucsac
Kath
In the unlikely event of it not raining, I could wear this to an audition for the remake of ” Don’t Look Now”.
Ben Young
This past week shows that I need something like this more than ever when I’m cycling.
Pamela
Good for cycling and good for walking with a big rucksac. I’d just love a blue one
Steve K
Definitely better than getting soaked!
Yes please
Sam
Yes please, need one of these.
ROBERT PEEL
just what i need for those rainy days
Janet
This looks great. I really need one!
Pete Clark
Yes please. Nothing worse than getting to work wet and having to put wet gear back on for the journey home!
Nicette Ammar
A cheerful bright red rain poncho is just what I need.
Jenny C
Just the thing for the soggy weather!
Colin
mucho poncho . . !
Lesley
Ooh, that red cape is just divine!
John
That would pack a poncho in the wet weather lol
Brian
Nice looking so’wester.
Mags
A Little Red Riding Hood plus this cape would be magic for walking and cycling
Stephen
I’ve never owned a rain poncho, but this one looks fantastic!
Chris
A great idea!
Bazza
Just the job for the weather, like the yellow cape I wore as a lad. Glad they have come back.
Anna Green
I could really use a rain poncho
Anna Green
A rain poncho is perfect for the weather we’ve been having
ChrisB
Great looking kit.
Andy
Awesome. Why aren’t these more popular?
Judith Rout
I could cycle as poncho pilate!
Johnny
Could have done this cycling home today. I was so wet i considered climbing into a river to dry off a bit
Phil Gregg
Always wanted a poncho and struggled to find a decent one – this one looks perfect. It’s the best way to keep dry in a deluge, which are getting more frequent!
Thanks
JohnB
I’d love a poncho!
Helen
Love it! It’s definitely the season…
Fred
It would certainly be useful right now
Lonniie
Glamour rain wear!
Mark
Old style with modern colours: very nice!
Andrew Smith
I could do with this for the start and end of a good ride.
James
Looks a good idea – my uncle called them pong gos 🙂
Greg Stoner
Brilliant ponchos for our not so brilliant weather. Yes please.
Les Gunbie
I got soaked on my way to school this morning … please send this my way
Rod Hewson
Global warming means more rain our way. This looks like a great way to make the old saying ” there’s no succh thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing” absolutely true.
Phil
I would like to give one as a present
Sarah
A packable poncho a great addition to my riding attire
David Mayers
A poncho would be fantastico!
Yousaf Mirza
An excellent but if kit for the rainy day commute.
Anita Brayford
Seems a really well designed luxury item – definitely a cut above the everyday. I’d love one of these!
Raf
What a ponch!
Colin Davies
I love that it’s made from recycled material and packs into its own bag.
Gillian
I just got caught in a torrential Welsh shower on my bike……..
Jeannie
I’d love to win a red one to match my mobility scooter.
Andy Brown
No need for damp & dreary, I’d be cheery.to win one of these….
Dave
Lovely stuff
David Gray
I liked the sound of this as it takes me an age to get in my waterproof trousers.