This bloody weather

[dodgy]

I don't go out in the rain, ever.

 

[Dayvo]

But do you ever come back in it?

 

[Blue]

How many of you have reduced the hours in the saddle/miles cos the weather is crap?

I've actually used my turbo this summer to avoid a drop in fitness. Whilst I can't believe I'm using a turbo in summer, I have actually found that spinning in the garage has refreshed my legs between my longer rides on the road.

 

[Auntie Helen]

I've just got a basket full of waterproof gear on BikesYouLike following a bit of a soaking this morning. I don't mind being wet on the bike but I was then forced to wear the wet clothes for an hour and a half before returning home. The wet feet were particularly unpleasant. So I'm ready to order a waterproof jacket, overtrousers, gloves and overshoes. Just holding off the evil moment of parting with all that money...

 

[stoatsngroats]

I'm a fairweather only cyclist.....I love the rain, just can't stand working in wet clothes, and 9 miles to work at 4am, with no shower, and no time to dry before getting on the road is a no-no!

 

[dodgy]

But do you ever come back in it?

Yeah, unfortunately, I'm happy to take the risk of getting wet on the bike, it's just venturing out into the rain that I don't like.

 

[remking]

Dark is fun for sure. Cars seem to give a wider berth aswell..

 

[Globalti]

I have given up on MTBing for the moment until the weather improves, I can't afford or be bothered to keep replacing chain, chainrings and block and brake pads. The mud up here is very gritty and abrasive and wears out a chain in less than 100 miles. One long hilly wet ride can finish a set of soft (non-sintered) disc brake pads. A transmission change with brake pads would cost me around £100 off the web and a lot more at shop prices.

 

[Shady]

Right gear then no probs

I think if you have the right gear then riding in the rain isn't much of an issue - apart from the bike getting a bit dirtier than when its dry and obviously having to dry the bike when you get to your destination!!

At the moment I am buying some more paramo gear for cycling to work as they have multi activity waterproof clothing designed to keep you warm and dry and allow sweat/excess body heat to escape. I also have sealskinz socks to keep my feet dry!!

Gaitors could be an idea as well to maybe stop water getting in around your ankles.

Personally I think riding in the rain is quite fun but I suppose if your clothing doesn't keep you dry then you will probably get pretty miserable after a while!!

Just some ideas for you !!

Shady

 

[Royalrider]

I read the start of this thread on Sunday morning at about 9.00am just before our arranged meet up time at 10.00am. Looking out of the window the weather looked grim and I phoned my riding pal to see if we were still going. To cut it short we went, got wet, had a great time, no problems. I do agree there is a whole difference between riding to work with no chance of drying the kit out and riding for pleasure, returning home, kit off and a hot shower.
I don't mind getting wet whilst out riding, in a masochistic way it is quite pleasurable. Now wind and rain thats a whole different ball game!!

 

[summerdays]

Well in Bristol September is already the 4th wettest month of the last 12 months, only August, January and December were wetter then the first 9 days of September. I think I need a wet suit.

 

[Ludwig]

Look on the bright side - if gives us a chance to do those irritating DIY jobs that we have been putting off for months when it is too wet to go outside.

 

[domtyler]

I keep looking at how much houses are going for in Alacante.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

I'm bloody fed up as well. Emigration has never seemed so attractive

 

[yenrod]

I'm bloody fed up as well. Emigration has never seemed so attractive

Yeah, and all the foreigners establish themselves in our place as we're the only stuipid country who houses them!