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Old 04-08-11 | 10:50 PM
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Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)

Originally Posted by e-Man
I was going to use the bike to commute today, but found decided against it due to the weather forecast (rain/wind/thunderstorms). When I left in the car in the morning, it was fine outside. Some drizzle in the afternoon, and then on the drive home I realized I could have made it before the real rain and wind hit. Being a newcomer to commuting. my question to you veteran commuters is how do you plan for mother nature? Any particular website that you trust the most for the forecast (weather.com is what I use), or do you tune into the local news? Any kind of weather you will absolutely not try riding in, or risk riding in? Ever been stranded at work or on the way home from the weather turning bad? I can handle some wind, but too much is a deal breaker, and I also avoid water on my bike at all costs.
Why, is your bike going to melt if it gets wet?
I ride in what ever weather that happens to be happening when I head out.
They were forcasting snow for last Thursday night/Friday morning, Thursday morning as I was leaving one of my co-workers told me I shouldn't ride in Thursday night--I asked "Why, is it going rain fire from the skies?" because that is the only situation that I could imagine that I wouldn't want to ride in.

The proper clothing and equipment (studded tires, fenders, ect..)is key.

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