Originally Posted by
KraneXL
You make it seem like fun (maybe on a closed course or trail) when riding in the rain makes cycling exponentially more hazardous. When I used to commute in the south it was virtually unavoidable but certainly never my intent. Perhaps a video on the dangers and/or hazards of riding in the rain/foul weather or even your plan/gear set might have been more beneficial. Don't you think?
With no disrespect intended for your cycling experiences, I myself have come to find riding in the rain and snow fun and safe if the proper caution and precautions are taken. I've learned a great deal from discussions on bikeforums which has helped make foul weather riding much safer and more enjoyable for me.
As far as a video on the dangers and/or hazards of riding in inclement being more beneficial, perhaps, but that wasn't my intent.
But here is a short list of foul weather riding tips as they occur to me:
Wet roads can be slick from engine oil and/or leaves. Snow and ice covered roads, almost certainly. So avoid sudden and severe maneuvers like turns and stops, and use tires appropriate for snow and ice.
Rain hampers visibility, both to see and to be seen, as windshields, windows and mirrors may be obscured. So ride with adequate lights, and assume you can not be seen.
These tips are in addition to the usual strategies for riding safely in traffic, which in my opinion can never be discussed enough on bikeforums.