Even though I'm from Portland, I really don't like riding in heavy rain. For some reason it always makes me feel much slower than I actually am going. I had a particularly bad experience with rain this past Saturday as I was returning from a 60+ (no computer, just Google Maps) mile ride in the Columbia River Gorge. It had been perfect cycling weather. Overcast, not too cold or hot. Good hill ridin' climate. Anywyas, the first and last 10 or so miles of the ride are a straight, boring shot through Portland's Eastern suburbs (Gresham). Literally RIGHT as I enter the suburbs from the forest and farmland it starts to pour. I was already tired and the rain just sapped my energy. I must have been going about 14 miles per hour by the time I got home. No fenders on this particular bike either, and pretty light rain gear.

Anyways, the weather is currently gorgeous and has been for days, making for a great commute. I did fall for the first time ever (exluding learning to bike and trail riding). And it was my in driveway

I was practicing trackstands. I did come to the realization that most of my trackstands are not actually stationary, but are really me coasting at a very low speed. I just hope none of the neighbors saw me fall. At least the bike is unharmed. I kept it from actually touching the ground, somehow. So my new bar tape isn't messed up yet