Originally Posted by
baron von trail
Seems like since Father's Day, every single day is a crapshoot as to whether or not the commute will be a wet one. We've had so much rain here in SW Ohio that it feels like April. It's even raining right now. We almost never get rain in July!
... How does weather affect you guys/gals? Does rain deter or are you all immune to it?
As a cycle commuter, I do ride (reluctantly) in the rain. My pristine carbon fiber bike never goes out on wet roads, so I use my beater mountain bike (Lamborgini vs Humvee). I may not ride in a drenching rain because I once did and got a blister over the ischium that developed into an abscess, keeping me off the bike for about two weeks.
I have to report though that we’ve had a nice spring and summer, and have rarely ridden the beater out here in Boston. This past weekend I rode the
“One Helluva Ride” in Chelsea, MI, and indeed the rainy season in Michgan and Ohio was a topic of discussion, though that Saturday was perfect.
Originally Posted by
freedomrider1 (of NW Ohio)
Go for it Jim, I am thinking of 75. (i was going to try to trick you into it)
I really have to get some miles with all the rain we have had. Got some big rides coming up. …
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
…Freedomrider1 had arrive about 7:00 AM, and graciously waited for us to assemble, but we were disappointed that we couldn’t at least ride a few miles together. I hope he reports since 75 miles seemed a big goal if his training was limited. The rainfall in that region was indeed a topic of conversation. The Road Fan's and I had our first stop at the main lunch spot (prior to lunch time) and Mrs. RF commented how heavy the mosquitos were due to the heavy rains. The AABTS was well prepared with insect repellent...