What do you do when it's wet out?

[wealthysoup]

Just out of interest, what limits would you apply to the weather before you decide its not worth cycling? And what would you wear for those weather conditions?

Also specifically what's your opinions on cycling when the road is wet but not raining, what do you wear?

 

[BrazingSaddles]

Sun = bikini
Rain = bikini

 

[Peteaud]

For me its not the rain its the wind.

Dry here but blowing a gale.

 

[darth vadar]

For me its not the rain its the wind.

Dry here but blowing a gale.

Ditto.

Cycling is supposed to be "fun" isn't it ?

And cycling into the teeth of a gale force wind isn't my idea of fun.

I am such a wimp!!!

 

[Pottsy]

If it's too wet and windy I go for a run or to the pub instead.

 

[numbnuts]

I don't like the wind

 

[wealthysoup]

I know the winds bad, but I'm more interested in how/if yous deal with the wet

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Commuting, I cycle all year round
Pleasure, if it's p'ing down or horrendously windy, forget it.

From round April to September it's shorts and short sleeve top with windproof or waterproof jacket in pocket or worn and fingerless gloves.

Longs, Long finger and waterproof thermal gloves, lightweight or neoprene overshoes & waterproof bottoms start use between sept and April as well as a buff.

Hope this helps

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Dealing with the wet roads, learn the limits of your steed, anticipate bends/turns and brake before - not during- the turn.
Also keep your distance and allow for wet/inefficient braking in the wet.

Wipe/wash your steed after the rides and GT85/lube.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Oh, and get some cycling glasses, some great fake oakleys on deal extreme.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Was out for a ride today to deliver a package that had gone to the wrong address (I'm such a good citizen ).

I had to take it a bit slower, lots of blind corners and slippy roads. I had to go in a higher gear too so my wheels didn't spin out.

I might actually cycle down to Halfords and pick up a bottle of GT85

 

[HLaB]

I'm tempted to go out for a cycle as the rain has finally stopped for now I don't mind if it starts raining again when I'm out but its blowing a gale out there and I don't have anywhere specific to go, so I think I'll give it a miss.

 

[Rob500]

If I've planned to go out and the day turns out to be a dull, gray/grey? and drizzley I'll still go. A pair of tracksuit bottoms over my cycling shorts and tucked into my socks does the job. I'll wear my £9.99 Decathlon raincoat or fold it into my jersey pocket depending on the current elements.

I'f I am out and get caught up in an absolute shocker I'll just stay out. I've pulled in a few times under shelter to see if it passed but I've never gave up and went home.

If I look out and it's absolutey lashing I'll leave the bike alone. I don't mind getting a soaking if I'm out already and get caught but I'm not going to do it deliberatley.

 

[Recycler]

If it's wet I get wet. If it's windy a ride becomes a workout. If it's very hot I watch for dehydration.
If it's icy or snowy I may just as well play Russian Roulette

 

[AndyRM]

Apply Rule #5 and savour Rule #9.