Thunderstorms
05-17-12 | 05:01 AM
#26
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From: Eugene, Oregon
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05-17-12 | 06:07 AM
#27
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From: Raleigh, NC
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I generally won't ride during thunderstorms or if the radar shows a storm approaching, but I've been caught in them out on the road a few times. Sometimes you can seek cover but that is not always possible. It is no fun riding in pouring rain, gusty winds and hail -- and not very safe.
05-17-12 | 06:39 AM
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX
Azesty says:
So rain doesn't affect your vision at all, huh? 
Be careful about what you wonder and question. You just might get an answer, that you won't appreciate.
The Lord works in mysterious ways, you know....
Slim
Really?
I love riding in the raiin. Here it rains in summer, so it is much cooler when it rains.
I love riding in the raiin. Here it rains in summer, so it is much cooler when it rains.
I am wondering if anybody, in the history of the world, has ever been struck by lightning while riding a bicycle?
Be careful about what you wonder and question. You just might get an answer, that you won't appreciate.
The Lord works in mysterious ways, you know....
Slim
Last edited by SlimRider; 05-17-12 at 06:42 AM.
05-17-12 | 07:07 AM
#29
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A little, but my bike is how I get to work. Everyday. Havent missed a day this year, and dont expect to start soon. The rain has started. I have good fenders, waterproof bag for my eReader, Pelican case for my iPhone, and long eyelashes for my eyes.
Not believing in fate, lords, gods, or being superstitious, I am happy to take my chances.
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05-17-12 | 10:09 AM
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From: Eugene, Oregon
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05-19-12 | 01:57 AM
#32
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From: Central Illinois
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I don't ever worry about lightning or thunderstorms. I go on about my way. I'm so confident I won't get struck by lightning that I dare I get hit, in fact make that a double dare!
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