First wet commute - Yuk!

[Joe24]

Why its bad.

 

[HelenD123]

I wasn't using it as a lubricant. I thought it might help disperse some of the water which is why I then asked about the oil. I'll know better next time!

 

[monnet]

The problem with wd40 is that it's a water dispersant- it's okay on some parts of your bike butreally bad for the chain. It goes right through all the links getting rid of the water but loosens the links at the same time. Wipe it over and use a bit of lubricant every so often to keep it running smoothly.

BTW - Helen, you've cycled straight in to a bike workshop war zone. EVERYONE has an opinion on how to clean your chain. Someone else will be along now with plenty of other (possibly contradictory) advice.

 

[PrettyboyTim]

I never bother drying down my bike. I've not had any problems with rust yet. Perhaps it's because I keep it inside the house?

 

[HJ]

I think I need to tone my legs up a bit before contemplating lycra!

Keep at the cycling and you will soon have legs that you will want to show off

 

[HelenD123]

Good piece of advice I picked up on here regarding cycling in heavy rain, is that staying warm is more important then staying dry.

That's why I decided to cycle in shorts. It wasn't cold so I figured I'd rather get my legs wet than boil inside some waterproof overtrousers.

 

[ianrauk]

Yep, shorts in the rain rather the trousers always.
Bare legs dry far quicker then trousers & no overheating.

 

[hackbike 6]

Great fun getting soaked.Im sure it makes you stronger.

Just got soaked tonight but was more concerned not sliding the bike over somewhere as it has a tendency to slip in the wet.

 

[Tynan]

the lightest of summer kit has been fine in the rain, get cold=cycle faster

and embrace cycle kit, once you're worn it a few times it's feels fine and it's so much comfier to wear and makes you go faster

I'll admit I did hesitate the first time I put the new summer pro cut light blue Santini Pro bib shorts on

but they're brill, proper cycling mannequin I am now

 

[Maz]

Full lycra? You must be joking. I would look a complete nonce. I don't even have a road bike.