Sometimes I Miss the Desert

It rains a lot in Oxford this time of year. Mostly it’s that fine misty sort of rain that makes you feel generally cold and moist but doesn’t really get you wet….but occasionally there is a down pour. About a week ago, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to ride my bike to work in just these conditions.
My raincoat is great, but it only covers half of me. I arrived to work soaking wet from the waist down, very glad that I was not wearing my uniform. It looked like I rode a bathtub to work. I hung my jeans up in the staff room to let them dry. I was working a double (0700-2130) so I figured they should have plenty of time to dry out……Right?
Damned if those things weren’t still wet at the end of my shift. I had to ride home in soggy britches.
Where is that dry heat when you need it?