Wet And Dry

[BSRU]

When I left home this morning it was hissing it down and I was soaked within a few minutes, not a problem as it is nice and warm.
Rain stopped fifteen minutes later and by the time I reached work, an hour or so later, I had dried out.

 

[ianrauk]

yup same here.
Very muggy this morning. That fine misty rain.
Was soaked after the first couple of miles. But soon stopped and was dry by the time I got to work.

 

[fossyant]

Actually dry up here this morning. Last night was crappy, but relieved that by calling into the LBS to pick up some nice new bottles, lube and a brake cable.

 

[GrasB]

Not much rain but lots of greasy/muddy puddles about, which is unusual for this time of year. Bike is a grey, brown & yellow mess

 

[Crankarm]

Crap summer all round.

I want my money back.

 

[Mugshot]

Sometime ago I remember a member posting a stat concerning how the percentage of commutes which it was likely to be raining on at usual commuting times was actually quite small compared to our perception of how often it rains on our commutes. In other words it's not raining as often as we think.
I'd like to see him post that stat again , and yes I do remember who posted it!!

 

[400bhp]

Sometime ago I remember a member posting a stat concerning how the percentage of commutes which it was likely to be raining on at usual commuting times was actually quite small compared to our perception of how often it rains on our commutes. In other words it's not raining as often as we think.
I'd like to see him post that stat again , and yes I do remember who posted it!!

I've been keeping score since Feb of the number of times it has rained on my commute (separate counts for going and returning).

Total rides - 165
Number of times rained - 19
Percentage wet therefore 12%

Note, that I count a wet ride broadly something that means I have to get my raincover out and/or my shoes have started to get a soaking.

 

[Crankarm]

Your figures may be a little conservative as this year April, May and June have each been the wettest since records began in 1910. It's certainly rained more than 19 times on me this year.

 

[dawesome]

Muggy yesterday.

Tueggy today.

 

[BSRU]

I've been keeping score since Feb of the number of times it has rained on my commute (separate counts for going and returning).

Total rides - 165
Number of times rained - 19
Percentage wet therefore 12%

Note, that I count a wet ride broadly something that means I have to get my raincover out and/or my shoes have started to get a soaking.

I have only worn full wet gear twice this year and that was during the winter when it was cold rain. This time of year I just get wet in my normal cycling gear, which seems to have happened more this year than last, although I am cycling further.

 

[Mugshot]

I think I'd agree with you Crankarm, I'd have to have a dig around as I don't keep a record but as far as West Wales is concerned I seem to be getting wet on an annoyingly regular basis.

 

[GrasB]

Your figures may be a little conservative as this year April, May and June have each been the wettest since records began in 1910. It's certainly rained more than 19 times on me this year.

It rained yesterday... of my 4 rides how many were rainy? none!
Sure it's rain more than 19 times but that doesn't mean 400hp was actually riding at that time.

 

[Mugshot]

It rained yesterday... of my 4 rides how many were rainy? none!
Sure it's rain more than 19 times but that doesn't mean 400hp was actually riding at that time.

Thats exactly the point, although it may rain on a regular basis, apparently the actual frequency that it falls during your commute is allegedly far less than you may imagine.

 

[400bhp]

Your figures may be a little conservative as this year April, May and June have each been the wettest since records began in 1910. It's certainly rained more than 19 times on me this year.

Remember, I'm only counting the number of times it rains during my commute, rather than the number of days it's rained.

It's certainly rained more days than the above.

 

[Crankarm]

On average my ride is an hour and a bit each way. I can't remember when I last had a dry ride. At some point during my commute or for all of it I am rained on. Arriving at work or back to the car soaking wet is really miserable. It's really pissing me off. And then there is the wind ............ I just want some bloody sun and a decent summer. Crap country.

And cleaning horse shoot gravy off my bike is disgusting.