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Old 08-29-06 | 08:21 PM
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billwatson58
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From: Near western burb of Chicago

Bikes: Cannondale CAAD-10, Novara Randonee, Raleigh Super Grand Prix, Schwinn Mirada Sport winter beater

I've been avoiding riding in wet weather, but rode yesterday and today in rain. It was all good - the panniers with covers, fenders, and jacket did the job. I didn't melt. Going to have to do it more I think. The biggest hassle is cleaning and drying the bike. Kept reminding myself to take it easy in the turns. Reacquainted myself with the fact that painted pavement, like the big white blocks next to stop signs and the crosswalk stripes, are especially slippery when wet. Flatted yesterday two miles from work, but I think the piece of glass acted like a plug of sorts as I was able to finish before the tire went completely flat.

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