indyfabz

I wasn’t born yesterday, dude.

indyfabz

Good rain gear keeps you warm even if you are sweating inside. Try descending for over 20 miles from something like 8,000’ in rain, sleet and snow wearing only normal biking clothes. You might dry out in the morgue.

Koyote

It’s the only rational response to a thread like this.

mstateglfr 

Yep, only top shelf for me.

I dont go near that YouChat or Chatsonic swill.

indyfabz

AI is verboten here. Just sayin’.

delbiker1 

I very seldom head out when it is actually precipitating. I do often ride when it is wet. I have Lemon Poprad that fits all 30mm tires with fenders mounted on the bike. That is my run around town, errands, riding wet bike. It also has a small front rack, and I have small, medium and large Ortlieb saddle bags that are switched with a quick release. that give me storage for apparel that I may want to remove, plus other stuff. I were glasses all the time, when riding in the rain, I am better off not using the glasses. My apparel includes a water resistant wind breaker jacket and hat. I find my legs and feet are going to get wet, no matter. Other than that, maybe a bit more care with the handling while making sharp turns. Wipe the bike off and re-lube.

wolfchild

Yeas I do, not just rain but also snow and ice. That's why all my bikes have full fenders. I consider full fenders to be the most important accessory on the bike.

LarrySellerz

I dont change anything about my attire or way I ride in the rain. No shirt is actually optimal in the rain. The shirt tied to the bars gets wet, and people are understanding because its raining lol.

Eric F 

Maybe physics works differently in grantelmworld.

Daniel4

Just rode in the rain last Friday.

Put on my baseball cap under my helmet.
Same as before it rained.

indyfabz

Or he rides in reverse.

In any event, I hope he’s getting off on all this without have to turn to a call girl.

mstateglfr 

Is it? I've used it a handful of times to dismissively respond to a thread.
Accusing people of being socks is also verboten, yet it's done in the same sort of threads I chatbot respond to.

shelbyfv

This is evidence you have never ridden a bike in the rain.

wolfchild

Optimal ???...Obviously you have never ridden 30 miles in heavy cold rain with 35 F temps and strong wind.

BillyD

Would it be too much to ask you not to?

Eric F 

If water is spraying in your face, it's not from your own tires.

mstateglfr 

It would not be too much to ask.
Again, didnt realize it was against the rules.

Will the accusations of sock puppeting also be called out in the thread?

Eric F 

Clearly, you're not as tough as Larry. Larry is impervious to the whims of weather.

livedarklions

Do you have magic rain deflectors on your face?

rsbob 

Mr. computer says:There are a few things you can do to prepare for riding a bicycle in the rain:

1. Invest in a good waterproof jacket to keep yourself dry. 2 . Keep splash off with mudguards or fenders on your bike. 3 . Wear overshoes and gloves to keep your hands and feet dry.
2. Use a chain degreaser to remove any excess grime from your bike's chain. (This was a bizarre response at best - but something to do at the conclusion of the ride.)
3. Always ride with front and rear lights and make sure they are not blocked by your bags.
4. Choose reflective gear for better visibility.
5. Cyclists should choose slower speeds in the rain to maintain control.
6. Before you ride in the rain, apply a dry lube to your chain to prevent rust. 9 . Make a few adjustments to your bike itself, such as installing waterproof lights or upgrading to a bike with wider tires for more grip.

Overall, being prepared with appropriate gear and making adjustments to your bike can make riding in the rain safer and more comfortable.

I would add, take a shower cap or cycling hat to be worn under your helmet if it rains.

So who needs people to answer questions anymore? Now go degrease your excess grime.

scott967

I don't do group rides, but we do have a couple organized/charity centuries a year that I do. The route is such that a little rain is pretty much a given, but one year it was raining pretty hard for about a half of a metric, and boy, the difference between riding behind someone with or without fenders is night and day. I've been temped to get some of those "assavers" and give them a try but never got around to it.

scott s.
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LarrySellerz

Wolfchild, what are some of your favorite ratios? Do you favor a certain one in the rain? I am curious. I know you are a single speed enjoyer.

If you get cold, ride harder.

indyfabz

See posts above about AI posts.

livedarklions

I know where you ride because I used to live there. You don't know what cold rain is.

Maelochs

Eyewear can be an issue in the rain ... but also, getting hit in the eyeball by a raindrop the size of #4 shot traveling at 20 mph is not my idea of pleasure. I have yet to solve the problem of how to protect my eyeballs and preserve my vision during really hard rain.

Why doesn't the OP buy a bike and go riding ... eventually he can ride in the rain and actually learn stuff .... or at least have that option.