Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
I have a 100% success rate on wet audaxes. I can’t say the same for hot ones.
Anyone find they ride better in the rain?
- Thread starter Fab Foodie
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- Location
- Wolverhampton
Almost 10yrs to answer, that has to be a record!
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Nope: I don’t ride better in the rain, just wetter.
I’ll get my (rain) coat.
I’ll get my (rain) coat.
presta
Legendary Member
Rain is a recipe for trouble unless I'm very careful. It increases my tendency to ride too fast, and reduces my inclination to stop and eat/rest, so I'm more likely to bust a gut. It also increases my risk of getting too cold, because I'm avoiding getting soaked whilst taking my waterproof off to put warmer clothing on underneath it.
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Nearly ten years on, is this still true @Fab Foodie ?
I used to hear this as well. And quite often when raining or overcast, and with a gentle wind in the right direction, it was a 'fast night'- although I suspect this was due to lower air pressure.
Moodyman
Legendary Member
Age doesn't make your point any less valuable.
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
It does. By now, he’s REALLY rusty.
Rusty Nails
We remember
- Location
- Living in the slow lane
Wen this thread started FF was talking about riding a penny-farthing in the rain.
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Riding in the rain? Heaven forbid!
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
The rain was warmer and generally nicer back in the Olden Days.
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Rose-tinted raindrops!
Roseland triker
Cheese ..... It's all about the cheese
- Location
- By the sea
I think I will consider this over the next 9 years and let you know
