As a cycle commuter with convenient Commuter Rail alternative, I check Weather.com forecasts starting five days prior. On the day of a ride, if it looks questionable I check current Doppler to decide, and depending on the conditions if I ride in the rain I use my beater road bike.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
The Doppler looked threatening, and sky was cloudy at 6 AM in Kenmore Square, so I took the beater bike and brought my rain gear to Norwood, but got no rain. In any case I have the rain bike to take home to keep the road bike clean if it still rains later.
Just this year [2009] inspired by BF I have accepted riding in the rain. I used to consider it a game: if I rode and it rained, or I didn't ride and it didn't rain, I lost; if I rode with no rain or didn't ride and it rained, I won. Now I win or lose depending if I ride with the appropriate bike: beater in the rain, road bike when dry.
For a recreational ride or extended training ride, I probably won’t go.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
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How do you guys deal with two days straight of rain/cold?"
Yes, maybe the rain falling from up above is pleasant, but what about road spray?
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I once read an amusing post where
the subscriber described the water splashed off of the road as a solution of chemicals, grime, and "liquified road kill."
My preference for "dry" roads extends to those I consider "damp," with no puddles and no active rain.