Originally Posted by
Kindaslow
Those numbers are about being in the water, not about being wet. Totally different situations regarding heat transfer.
I have ridden bikes and motorcycles in the rain for about 45 years, I have been very wet and cold, but I only remember 1 time in which hypothermia was a possible issue. And, that was 28 degrees on my motorcycle without the right gear.
i do not care if others like or hate riding in the rain, I am just providing one perspective from a guy who has done it a LOT.
Point taken! I was looking for numbers on rain temps and thus getting wet combined with wind chill at various temps and should have read the article closer.
Regardless, hypothermia can be a threat at even moderate ambient air temps. Children and older adults are more susceptible to hypothermia. Add medications into the mix and it becomes more problematic.
Here is another article that covers hypothermia and hyperthermia for cyclist.
Bicycle Medic
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Last edited by fthomas; 05-02-16 at 09:28 PM.