Ralph Barone, 2017-12-04 01:56+0100:
And if there are more than a couple of mm of rain standing on the road,
then the front tire sends a wave of water off at an angle, which on my
bike, lined up perfectly with my shoes once per revolution. Nothing short
of gumboots (with cleats, of course) would have kept my feet dry in that.

Fortunately I find my gaiters sufficient to protect my shoes for that.
:-)

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Tanguy