Originally Posted by
linnefaulk
I thought riding through puddles was washing my bike.
In a very small way I envy that attitude.
But... whether caused by my former military training or my natural personality, or both, it ain't gonna happen. I keep my bicycle and cycling equipment clean, and ready. No defects, and no repairs needed. My back-up (rain bike) sits and waits equally as clean, lubed, and ready.