I had to drive around 1500km this past weekend in a rented mini-van. I don’t own a car, so that’s probably more distance than I’ve covered in a motor vehicle in the past 5 years.
Today, back home and on my way to work, there was rather torrential rain, but I was still so thankful to be back on the bike.
I always feel like its only the first couple minutes of rain that suck. Once you get past that initial blast, it usually isn’t so bad. Having the right gear is a must though.
And a change of clothes. Having wet ass all day at work is miserable
Rain jacket and pants all the way for me, I arrive to work perfectly dry other than my shoes and socks. Just have to change into the pair I keep at my desk.
Guess you throw out clothes a lot. Rain jackets are never water proof more than 10 years.
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are your tears fallin?
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then they must feel the pain.
Imho riding in light rain is great. Breathing is better, cars go slower, less people, it can be relaxing too.
The only “it sucks” part is having to wash the bike afterwards
To me another suck part is the rain drop directly hitting my eye and also make my visibility worst with the raindrop on my glasses. But yeah it’s quite nice riding in light rain.
Try wearing a shor-billed cycling cap under your helmet. They work great at keeping eyes dry while still being able to see.
I like riding in the rain. But really only for “fun”. Not when i have to go somewhere
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Yes, this. I can shower and throw my clothes in the wash, but getting all that road grit off the bike is a pain.
As I don’t own a car, I am very happy that public transport is a very good option if I don’t want to ride my bike to work.
Beautiful machine. Looks theft-resistant and really comfortable. :D
Thanks, I’ll make sure to pass the compliment onto her!
My city is kinda shit for cycling, bike theft is pretty bad and there’s a severe lack of cycling infrastructure. I always carry both the folding lock visible in the picture and a u-lock. It’s also a rather large bike, anyone under 6 feet tall would struggle to ride away with it.
The cruiser bars allow for a really upright riding position, which I prefer for visibility purposes with how dangerously people drive here.
Despite being a bike dedicated to urban riding, she’s been known to venture down the odd rural route or ATV trail.
I hate this false dichotomy: You don’t have to drive when it’s raining, but neither must you ride around with wet brakes, bad traction, and poor visibility.
You can just stay home.
I can’t really not go to work just because it’s raining. Not only would it fuck over my coworkers; I need the money.
It’s not like I’m made of salt, anyways :P With a raincoat and rain pants it’s really not that bad.
I’m amazed how many people, even daily cycling commuters just don’t know about rain pants. Couldn’t live without them personally.
Im a wuss and even a bit of rain would have me taking the bus.
Crossposting to r/fuckcars…lol
That is when I call in and say I’m WFH for the day.
I’m thankful being able to step into my own car after a long day at work. It’s just so comfy
