Originally Posted by
ZIPP2001
The biggest problem most of the rain has been in the form of thunderstorms with heavy rain, not good for drivers to see you. I love riding in the winter and don't mind getting wet, just a different mindset when riding my trail bikes I guess.
Bright lights! Bright clothing alone doesn't do it. I run a 200 lumen white blinking light in front and a 300 lumen red blinking light in back. They can see that light for a mile in the rain. I run those lights on every daylight ride, no matter where, no matter the weather. I don't ride at night anymore. I've never had a closer pass in the rain than I would have had in the dry. In fact the opposite might be true. I think drivers can be bit overconfident in the dry.
The main thing is that they see you a mile away and are thus aware of your presence for some time before they reach you. That gives them time to plan their pass. They do think you're nuts, but that's OK.