A wet one!!
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A wet one!!
I had a great ride along the lakefront Monday..getting soaked along the way.
I enjoy biking in the rain...a nasty system passed through but left steady showers.
There were quite a few brave souls out,too.
The only downside was the 12/13 mile per hour wind from the southwest.
I enjoy biking in the rain...a nasty system passed through but left steady showers.
There were quite a few brave souls out,too.
The only downside was the 12/13 mile per hour wind from the southwest.
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I rode last night but was lucky enough to get home before the rain fell, it can really be cold if your drench with water.
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I hear ya! I love riding in the rain. As far as I'm concerned, nothing beats a good downpour for riding. The thing is, once you let go of the fear of "getting wet", the whole experience becomes extremely liberating.
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Originally Posted by Chris L
I hear ya! I love riding in the rain. As far as I'm concerned, nothing beats a good downpour for riding. The thing is, once you let go of the fear of "getting wet", the whole experience becomes extremely liberating.
I guess I am lucky to live and ride in any area that doesn't get all that much rain!
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Originally Posted by foehn
Geez, I 'd like to try riding in the rain--if I could keep my much-needed glasses dry, so I could see. With my prescription there's nothing worse than rainy/steamy and/or dirty glasses. I don't mind the rest of me getting wet, but keep the frikin' water off my face/glasses!
I guess I am lucky to live and ride in any area that doesn't get all that much rain!
I guess I am lucky to live and ride in any area that doesn't get all that much rain!
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RainX on the glasses does wonders! I use it on my shades and my perscription glasses. Even without it, its not that bad.
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Originally Posted by Chris L
I know nothing about visual impairment, but I'm going to ask anyway. Have you tried contact lenses?
Originally Posted by N7CZinMT
RainX on the glasses does wonders! I use it on my shades and my perscription glasses. Even without it, its not that bad.
Can it go on plastic lenses that are anti-scratch coated?
Thanks!
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You could also try this: Eye shield that attatches to your helmet.
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Wetter is better.
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Wetter is better.
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Originally Posted by foehn
Doesn't that really depend what is wetter?
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On a mountain bike, it's the most fun you can have while clothed. I'm not sure I'd take the road bike with its slick tires out, though.
And then there's the drying/oiling at the end of the ride. It's worth it, though.
And then there's the drying/oiling at the end of the ride. It's worth it, though.
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Well, y'all got something I ain't got.
Sure, it can be invigorating, but I hate it after my feet are soggy, I have about nine percent braking power, and the water collects on the front edge of my helmet and swings back and forth with my cadence, right in front of my eyes...
Then I've got to thoroughly clean the bike, scrub the residue off the brake pads, etc.
Can really be a PITA, especially when getting home late and work the next day...
But I'll take the chance!
Sure, it can be invigorating, but I hate it after my feet are soggy, I have about nine percent braking power, and the water collects on the front edge of my helmet and swings back and forth with my cadence, right in front of my eyes...
Then I've got to thoroughly clean the bike, scrub the residue off the brake pads, etc.
Can really be a PITA, especially when getting home late and work the next day...
But I'll take the chance!
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It's almost July and I haven't had to water my yard yet. I don't recall having this wet of a spring and summer in the 13 years I've lived down here in N. Texas.
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Originally Posted by mrdoright0405
It has been raining everyday down south. Sort of annoying imo.
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Originally Posted by landrover
I had a great ride along the lakefront Monday..getting soaked along the way.
I enjoy biking in the rain...a nasty system passed through but left steady showers.
There were quite a few brave souls out,too.
The only downside was the 12/13 mile per hour wind from the southwest.
I enjoy biking in the rain...a nasty system passed through but left steady showers.
There were quite a few brave souls out,too.
The only downside was the 12/13 mile per hour wind from the southwest.
Glad you enjoyed the ride, though!!!
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Way to much lightning to ride in the rain around here. I try to catch a quick ride between thunderstorms. LOL!
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yup me too, love it sometimes .im a heavy sweater so cool rides in the rain seem to really keep me fresh.besides it always smells so good after or during a rain. but not a downpour just a nice gentle rain. "who'll stop the rain" love that song,gotta love creedence