Riding in the wet
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Andrew_Culture
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If you don't mind getting soggy you've kind of already won, just watch out for wet drain covers, road markings and resist the temptation to tank it through puddles as they can hide big 'oles.
Nigelnaturist
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Just ease back a little, dont over do it downhill, up well much the same as when dry your always slower, so the exercise is still there. I ride with what I have, I cant afford to be choosy though the bontrager R1 on the back dont like the mud/leaves to much.
lulubel
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Ride a bit slower than usual and, as Andrew said, watch out for anything on the road that will be especially slippery when it's wet.
Also, you might need to look at your clothing choices. You'll get cold much more easily cycling because you're going faster, and probably not putting in the same constant effort as you are running. If you're not bothered about getting soaked through, make sure you have a jacket that stays windproof when it's wet to keep the chill out.
Also, you might need to look at your clothing choices. You'll get cold much more easily cycling because you're going faster, and probably not putting in the same constant effort as you are running. If you're not bothered about getting soaked through, make sure you have a jacket that stays windproof when it's wet to keep the chill out.
lpretro1
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Those tyres should be very good for wet and all year round use. You just need to be careful as advised above - and remember brakes don't work so well in wet so leave plenty of braking distance. Watch out for oil/diesel patches too, wet leaves etc etc.
Watch out for cars etc as it is harder for drivers to see out properly when it is raining.
Other thing is to keep your core warm - so go for layering with a good wicking base layer to take sweat away from your skin. And good gloves - cold, wet fingers don't work the controls too well.
Can be fun in wet once you are out
Watch out for cars etc as it is harder for drivers to see out properly when it is raining.
Other thing is to keep your core warm - so go for layering with a good wicking base layer to take sweat away from your skin. And good gloves - cold, wet fingers don't work the controls too well.
Can be fun in wet once you are out
Thank's for the replies everyone, I've been putting off going out in the wet (opting for a run instead) but now I have decided to give it a go. I enjoy running in the wet & mud (???) so I think that I will have fun out there. Thanks again and I'll let you know how I get on.
biggs682
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youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Mudguards are very helpful... Waterproof overshoes. Sandwich bags over socks (also help keep feet warm), disposable gloves under gloves keep hands dry and warm. Merino stays warm when wet. Disposable shower cap (Boots) over helmet helps keep head dry.
Common sense stuff really.
Wear appropriate clothing
Take it easier, give yourself plenty more braking space than you would in the dry
Be careful going round corners, scrub off more speed before, try not to brake while cornering and keep the bike more upright.
Anticipate and be alert for people pulling out on you etc. The general standard of driving declines considerably in the wet imo
Wear appropriate clothing
Take it easier, give yourself plenty more braking space than you would in the dry
Be careful going round corners, scrub off more speed before, try not to brake while cornering and keep the bike more upright.
Anticipate and be alert for people pulling out on you etc. The general standard of driving declines considerably in the wet imo
Rob3rt
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Good tyres and common sense. If riding in a group get mudguards with flaps, it is only polite. Clothing, well that is up to you, I tend to wear the same wet or dry, maybe a soft shell if there is a lot of rain and a wind, mostly to avoid wind chill.
Technique wise, it is mostly common sense, avoid grids and white lines, ease up a tad more on corners, pulse the breaks a few times to clear the rim of water before braking for real. Pulse occasionally throughout braking to dissipate water on the rim.
Technique wise, it is mostly common sense, avoid grids and white lines, ease up a tad more on corners, pulse the breaks a few times to clear the rim of water before braking for real. Pulse occasionally throughout braking to dissipate water on the rim.
Arsen Gere
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I find the biggest difference between running and cycling wet is the wind chill. It is harder to get the clothing right on the bike.. You either freeze or boil depending on your effort and the weather.
AndyRM
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Overshoes are also a good bet. Protect your shoes and keep your feet a bit warmer.
I use a pair of hiking socks when it gets properly cold.
Muddyfox
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Good allround advice here & just to add something on the cornering side of things .. stay relaxed, if you tense up there is more chance that the bike will slip out from underneath you ... i learnt the hard way both on a motorbike and a mountain bike
Muddyfox
