The ultimate poncho to cover you, your bike, and your luggage.

While cycling or commuting, you might encounter rainy weather! In such cases, one option is to embrace the rain.

The Carradice Duxback Poncho is an item that can make rainy days a little happier.

If you're struggling to choose rain gear for your bike, please try this poncho.

Carradice Duxback Poncho Super ¥19,800

This cycling poncho was born in northern England!
Its main characteristic is the use of "waxed cotton fabric."
While cotton fabric might seem a bit old-fashioned, its waterproofing and durability are surprisingly excellent.
You might wonder how long it can last with just regular care.
Ikeda has been using it for about 8 years, every time it rains, and it's still going strong!

As you can see, the poncho is open at the bottom, which means it's very breathable and resistant to stuffiness.

Among ponchos, the Carradice Duxback Poncho stands out for a few reasons.

First, its [size].

The Duxback Poncho comes in two sizes, "Standard" and "Super," with different lengths for the front and back fabric.

Standard: 97cm front, 85cm back

Super: 110cm front, 98cm back

Ikeda recommends the larger Super size.

This size can fully cover the front basket even in a forward-leaning riding position.

It's an excellent item that can cover "person + bicycle + luggage" with just one poncho.

*If a petite person uses the Super size, the edge of the poncho may touch the tires. For those around 150cm tall, the Standard size is recommended.

Next is its [weight].

Oiled cotton fabric is heavier compared to modern high-tech materials.

However, this is actually an important point! The fabric doesn't flap in headwinds while riding and doesn't cling to your body.

The fabric is also thick and stiff, so it acts effectively as an umbrella over your bicycle.

And then there's the [hood].

The compact hood allows you to wear a helmet over it.

By tightening the cord to fit the hood snugly around your face, you can safely look sideways even when turning your head left or right.

When the rain is heavy, wearing a cap with a brim will improve your visibility.

Additionally, the poncho has straps on both sides of the front interior, which you can hold while riding to prevent it from flapping up in headwinds.

There's also a long strap at the back that you can secure around your waist to prevent the back from flapping.

In winter, it can also serve as cold weather gear, protecting you from cold headwinds and allowing for [warm cycling].

Using this poncho makes one feel that "good tools" are not necessarily high-performance and ultralight, but rather tools that you want to use again and again. 

Finally, please also refer to our Youtube video.

↓Why I use the [Carradice Duxback Poncho] for cycling commutes on rainy days