Originally Posted by
DBrown9383
POURING rain here and of course I want to ride but pondering getting drenched and having to clean and re-lube everything. I know there are die-hard riders here but does anyone INTENTIONALLY set out to ride in the rain?.. I have an old motorcycle rain suit I could wear but there's also wet braking to consider, loss of traction etc. etc. Another factor is the lack of fenders on my bike. I've never owned a bike w/o them but imagine I'd get quite a stream of water kicked up on to me by the front and back tires.
I'll commute if it's sprinkling or threatening, and often get away with it. But, a few times I have been caught in downpours, and they are no fun but survivable. So, would I take off in a downpour? No. Not from home. But I would to get home and have.