Originally Posted by shouldberiding

I learned several valuable lessons today about riding in the rain.

One, I need fenders.

Two, I need fenders because it doesn't help having a change of clothes when they're wet too.

Three, my backpack does not resemble anything one would call water resistant (see lesson two). Yeah, even an emergency poncho would help with that, but really I need fenders.

Four, getting wet is only fun if you're on your way home.

Five, the paint used for crosswalk hash marks is REALLY SLIPPERY when it's wet. Fishtailing is scary enough when you've got four wheels!

Lessons learned. I found a space in the back room to dry my clothes though, so it's not all bad. The only unfortunate thing about the commute is that it's only five miles, so I'm barely getting warmed up by the time it's done. Hardly even qualifies as exercise, especially considering the donuts I ate after getting here. Ugh!