Originally Posted by
Andy_K
This reminded me of a cylcocross race I did a few years ago in what one racer described as "biblical" conditions. Check out some great pics from Lasala Images here:
2013 Battle at Barlow CX - lasala-images
It was one of the most fun races I've done, but I couldn't wait to get dry and get home when I was done. I didn't check any of my bearings and the next week one of my pedals seized and unscrewed itself mid-race and I had to ride to the pit one-legged.
Those photos are outstanding! And this thread makes me want to go play in the rain right now. (Even though it is not currently raining)
I have observed that the "adult" way of things is to grouse about the weather, even though most of us work indoors 100% of the time. And I try to guard myself against the default, adult response of feeling personally offended and put out whenever it rains. I remember playing in the rain when I was a child and it was exhilarating! And being in a garden in the rain is very magical; the world has surprisingly different mystery and wonder when it's all wet.