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?
It's part luck and part typical weather pattern. Thunderstorms are usually short lived. They're not all day events and they usually happen later in the day after the atmosphere has heated up. I can't think of a time when I've had to deal with a severe thunderstorm on the way to work. Thunder yeah, but not lightning bolts shooting every which way.
Having a Thunderstorm happen on the way home is more likely and I'll avoid them by leaving early if it starts to look ominous, or just wait it out.