Originally Posted by
jlstrat
I rode to work on Friday in a steady rain in 42 degree (Fahrenheit) weather. Took a longer ride and was cold, wet, and miserable. Couldn't see for the fog and rain on my glasses. I used to ride in the rain before I semi-retired, but I may just have to pass on it in sub-60s weather. I was sore the next day, but I also developed some stomach discomfort, so I think I caught a bug, which would not have anything to do with the ride. I just wonder: Is it age (I'll be 60 in a few months) or just good sense that tells me I don't need to ride in the rain, even with good gear. Maybe next time I'll ride directly to work and not do a long ride in.
Depends on how you look at things, I guess. I don't mind rain when it's over 70 degrees outside. On the flip side, I really am not a big fan of riding in rain when it is a few degrees away from turning to snow. But, I certainly do like riding in a snow squall.
Rain riding for me has only one major drawback: wet feet. Unless I am on the bike with full fenders, I cannot keep my feet dry while in clipless shoes. Booties keep water off the top, but nothing prevents it from seeping in underneath. And, I hate wet feet. So, for all intents and purposes---if it rains, I complain.