Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
do those of you who always ride "NO MATTER WHAT" because it is the only option available (other than a 3 hour walk) still ride in the middle of severe thunderstorms with lightning bolts shooting all about?
i can understand the whole "strap on a pair and man-up" mantra when it comes to severe cold, or wind, or rain, or whatnot, but i've never messed around with lightning. am i just a wussy old scaredy-cat for not enjoying being outdoors unprotected when lighting is all about?
If the weather is too f'd up to ride, I drive - I'm not in some bike pecker size contest. Thing is, in some cases if the weather is too bad to ride, it's also too bad to drive and I just stay home.
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