In the mountains, carry a cagoule (cape)

Quick blog entry today, other more important things to do like ride me bike up hill in the rain.
Top tip number 2. Perhaps for the less experienced rider.
Riding up bigger hills/mountains keeps you warm. Going down the other side, (or back down the way you came for us today) instantly puts you into a situation of being in a 25 - 55 mph wind, this will also cause the water/sweat your covered into to evaporate more quickly and you rapidly get quite chilly. (If you've got the time and inclination google windchill and have a look at the numbers)  On days like today (see photo)  as a minimum, carry a light cape/cagoule for the descent.

Even on a dry summers day I would recommend at least a gilet as the weather high up is often more sporting than down in the valley.