Originally Posted by
bluefoxicy
We had a severe thunderstorm here around when I left work--I stayed late to avoid the evil sun.
It seems that I have a lot more power riding around in the rain. Higher gears, faster speeds, climb hills easier, don't get as tired, never overheat.
Odd.
Anyone else do better in the rain?
Yup... or so it feels.
I got caught in last Friday's storm. I ride along a 55 mph road (Pulaski Hwy). A Facebook friend happened by, rolled down his window and caught this picture of me:
Photo by Galen Wallace
I was drenched by this time. My shoes were full of water and water was damming up in my jersey and bib shorts. It was a blast!