My first 25km

[Seigi]

So, yesterday I finally decided that instead of taking public transport to my girlfriends house I'd cycle, I'd been waiting for a nice day for ages and that day never seemed to come, but yesterday seemed semi-nice (in that it wasn't forecast to rain), about 5km in it started to absolutely pour down and for the whole hour it was rainy and wet, I only saw two other cyclists on the road during the whole journey (Who looked like they were touring), but anyway I just find it kinda ironic I'd been waiting for the perfect day and I decided to go when it was pouring down and windy and I actually enjoyed it, it's a really nice ride all the way with only part of a B road to go on. My average speed also got quicker (Was cycling 25km/h or there about, did it in 59 mins), it seems I cycle faster over longer periods of time? And all this on a mountain bike. I really want a road bike now

 

[Angelfishsolo]

So, yesterday I finally decided that instead of taking public transport to my girlfriends house I'd cycle, I'd been waiting for a nice day for ages and that day never seemed to come, but yesterday seemed semi-nice (in that it wasn't forecast to rain), about 5km in it started to absolutely pour down and for the whole hour it was rainy and wet, I only saw two other cyclists on the road during the whole journey (Who looked like they were touring), but anyway I just find it kinda ironic I'd been waiting for the perfect day and I decided to go when it was pouring down and windy and I actually enjoyed it, it's a really nice ride all the way with only part of a B road to go on. My average speed also got quicker (Was cycling 25km/h or there about, did it in 59 mins), it seems I cycle faster over longer periods of time? And all this on a mountain bike. I really want a road bike now

Good for you. As you have noticed after a while the ride is not an issue (unless you have rim brakes)

 

[PoweredByVeg]

Hooked!

 

[heliphil]

try looking at the 'will it rain' website - up to date rainfall radar

 

[fenfirsttimer]

Well done you! I have still to be out in the rain but it is really a case of over matter. When I had my horse I wouldn't plan to set out in it but have on occasions come back soaked to the skin having had a really nice time.

On my bike ....mmm not so sure about the slippery roads yet.

 

[Seigi]

Cycled back today, and it was harder (probably due to my legs being tired from the previous day and there is a couple of big hills to get up near the beginning making it hard to 'warm up') but I still enjoyed it and once I got going I was fine, and I never noticed what nice views there was as I was just concentrating on getting to point B yesterday with the rain, the route was also more active, with people mowing their lawns and wandering about, got a really hearty wave from an old fellow cutting his grass. It certainly won't be the last time I cycle, I'll be doing it any time I can.

The only downside was that I nearly got run over when going down a large dip with an impatient driver passing me incredibly closely on a badly maintained road. Naturally I shouted at the driver and he braked and looked through his mirrors then continued on, I think he maybe thought he ran me over? Which means he must have known he was doing something risky....*sigh* It seems you can't escape them wherever you go.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Cycled back today, and it was harder (probably due to my legs being tired from the previous day and there is a couple of big hills to get up near the beginning making it hard to 'warm up') but I still enjoyed it and once I got going I was fine, and I never noticed what nice views there was as I was just concentrating on getting to point B yesterday with the rain, the route was also more active, with people mowing their lawns and wandering about, got a really hearty wave from an old fellow cutting his grass. It certainly won't be the last time I cycle, I'll be doing it any time I can.

The only downside was that I nearly got run over when going down a large dip with an impatient driver passing me incredibly closely on a badly maintained road. Naturally I shouted at the driver and he braked and looked through his mirrors then continued on, I think he maybe thought he ran me over? Which means he must have known he was doing something risky....*sigh* It seems you can't escape them wherever you go.

Pitty about the numpty driver. Glad you are enjoying the riding though