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Does anybody like cycling in the rain?

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  • June 6, 2017 at 1:46 pm #27195
    mattydubster

    Just wondered really.  Granted some people have no choice (commuting etc), but I’ve got a couple of hours off in a bit and something inside is just telling me to ‘pit my wits’ against the weather.

    Does anybody on here go out whatever the weather or am I just a bit sad?

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  • June 6, 2017 at 7:37 pm #894563
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    roof30

    While I’m not a fan of

    While I’m not a fan of cycling in the wind and rain, it’s better than not being able to cycle at all – so bring it on!

    June 6, 2017 at 7:28 pm #894561
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    ktache

    Bits of me were soaking wet

    Bits of me were soaking wet less than 5 minutes into my 45-50 min ride to work this morning, (GoreTex jacket doing the Biz) nothing could wipe the grin off my face, splashing through the puddles and controlling her through the mud.  Difficult not to laugh at the motorists, fuming away whilst dry in the massive tailbacks.

    My clothes were dryish for the ride home, shoes still soaking wet mind.

    Better now that it’s not freezing cold.

    June 6, 2017 at 7:14 pm #894559
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    Dnnnnnn
    srchar wrote:
    I don’t mind riding home in the rain, but there are few things more unpleasant than pulling on clothes that got a soaking in the morning when it’s time to head home.

    Agreed. A good way to reduce, or even eliminate the “uurgh” factor is – if you can – roll the garments up in a towel, Swiss roll style, and then the wring the thing. Removes most of the water and synthetic cycling kit will usually dry off quickly after that. Works well also if you’re staying away overnight and want to wash something without access to washing/drying facilities.

    June 6, 2017 at 5:42 pm #894557
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    srchar

    I don’t mind riding home in

    I don’t mind riding home in the rain, but there are few things more unpleasant than pulling on clothes that got a soaking in the morning when it’s time to head home.

    June 6, 2017 at 4:59 pm #894555
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    The _Kaner

    As a Scotsman living in

    As a Scotsman living in Ireland (and having spent considerable time in Oregon)….

    Rain Schmain….part of life

    June 6, 2017 at 4:47 pm #894553
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    mattydubster

    Well I missed the boat today,

    Well I missed the boat today, perhaps should have gone out tbh.  Nice to know I’m not alone when wanting to bike in the rain.  Got me an Ass Saver Extended to try out anyway..

    June 6, 2017 at 4:46 pm #894551
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    Carton

    I don’t mind the weather all

    I don’t mind the weather all that much. It can even be enjoyable if the tarmac is dry and the cars aren’t spraying up all kinds of grime on your face. But it’s the thought of cleaning up afterwards that really spoils it for me.

    June 6, 2017 at 4:18 pm #894549
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    Leeroy_Silk

    I enjoy mountain biking

    I enjoy mountain biking whatever the weather; come rain, sleet or snow. Starting a road ride in the rain instills about as much inspiration as an Eastenders omnibus. However, pedalling along on a crisp winter morning, with blue skies and a temperature needle hovering around zero is almost as enjoyable as a warm summer ride. 

    June 6, 2017 at 4:04 pm #894547
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    Chris Hayes

    Had a beautiful ride this

    Had a beautiful ride this morning in pouring rain: 4 empty laps of Hyde Park and home for breakfast.   Okay, you have to clean and re-lube the bike afterwards, but you have to do that once in a while anyway…. Get a decent jacket and get out there!

    June 6, 2017 at 3:55 pm #894545
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    Nat Jas Moe

    I agree with cyclesteffer and

    I agree with cyclesteffer and guywood. All weathers no matter what. After all you can only get wet, once wet your wet. So I’m out regardless, come hail, rain, sleet, snow and blow. It’s like a right of passage. Perphaps I’m just a little mad but there you have it. yes

    June 6, 2017 at 3:52 pm #894543
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    LastBoyScout

    I don’t mind getting caught

    I don’t mind getting caught out in rain, but I hate starting off in it.

    I was in two minds about riding to work today and, in the end, I got the car keys out, because it was pissing down and blowing a gale and, in the end, I was running a bit late anyway.

    It does, however, mean I can do a couple of errands on the way home that would be hard on the bike.

    June 6, 2017 at 3:27 pm #894541
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    StraelGuy

    I’m with you cyclesteffer.

    I’m with you cyclesteffer. Cycling in the pouring rain in summer when it’s not cold is awesome fun. It’s sort of like swimming combined with cycling. You know you’re wet through but you’re not cold at the same time. Ok, maybe I’m weird…

    June 6, 2017 at 3:25 pm #894539
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    Stef Marazzi

    Yes, it’s fun going out in
    Yes, it’s fun going out in horrendous weather! It’s kind of like “is that the best you can do?” Fun!

    June 6, 2017 at 3:05 pm #894537
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    sergius

    No.

    No.

    June 6, 2017 at 3:02 pm #894535
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    brooksby

    Rain=OK; Wind=OK; Rain+Wind

    Rain=OK; Wind=OK; Rain+Wind=Grrr…

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