The only way I'm gonna get out is with some mud/waterproof trousery things. There's some cheapo ones on CRC around £30. Any reccommendations?

I got free ones from Stiff a while ago. Fox ones. They're abysmal! You get wet instantly!!

I still wear them though because they mean that you can take them off and you're clean underneath.

So depends what you're wanting them for. Cheap ones will keep you clean if you have to get into a vehicle or something after a ride but they're not going to keep you nice and warm and dry!

Army camo gortex from ebay works wonders for us

Tracey

tracey, about those trousers: what's the cut like on the leg area, ie. are they massively baggy because they're overtrousers or are they cut more just like a regular jeansy type arrangement, bagginess-wise?

i just got some army surplus waterproof overtrousers from ebay for £6. the fit seems good – i'll be wearing a pair of trackies underneath – but i've not ridden in them yet. i'm aiming on trying them tonight so i'll let you know.

Is it worth paying more for the goretex versions ?

if the cheeper ones keep you dry then i can't see why

Desert Camo' trousers here, bought for £5.01 from Ebay.
Cut just below the knee, worn on very wet ride on Chase on Friday.
Bottom stayed nice & dry, great tip.
Only downside…not being biking specific means the back is a bit lower & can become exposed. Not really an issue though.
That aside, spot-on.

Wear mine over my baggy shorts and they fit OK

Tracey

£15 for a pair of regatta walkers overtrousers, used em for the last 4 winters dry as a bone and not that sweaty, winner. Just re proof them at the start of winter and your laughing!

Decathlon-overtrouser-tastic!! £15
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/city-overtrousers-3902990/

I'll need some clippy thingies, but hey-hoo.

my trackies were quite damp by the end of the ride 🙁