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Old 05-23-14 | 05:15 PM
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Ray9
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Rain Thread

I'm 67 but still work 60 hours a week so when I got Friday off before Memorial Day I looked forward to 4 consecutive days off. The problem is there is rain in the forecast for all of those days here in New Hampshire. I ride 40 miles a day on the same route that has every kind of terrain you could ask for except dirt roads. I usually take rainy days off but what are you going to do if it rains every day? I embarked today under cloudy skies and hoped for the best. I got nine miles in before the cold soaking rain appeared. The temperature was 57 degrees and I was glad I wore my bright lime green jacket, tights, ski socks and over boots. I thought I would be too warm but my attire was just right. I was surprised at how well the over boots kept my feet warm and dry for about 28 miles before the water soaked from my tights into the socks and then to my feet. I know the course well and there are some killer potholes or craters would be a better word. The holes cannot be seen in heavy rain because they fill with water and just look like puddles. I know right where they are and went around them. I don't like riding in the rain but I have lost fifteen pounds since March and I want to keep burning off fat. I have lights on my helmet and my frame that make me visible to motorists. Do you ride in the rain?
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