Riding in the rain: Difference between revisions
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[[Category:Riding Techniques]] | [[Category:Riding Techniques]] | ||
Learning to ride in the rain is just like learning to ride. It just takes a little time to get accustomed to it. | Learning to ride in the rain is just like learning to ride. It just takes a little time to get accustomed to it. A lot of the traction 'lost' in the rain is actually psychological. Commuters (who get stuck in the rain regularly) are usually quite comfortable in the rain. | ||
Things to definitely watch out for: | Things to definitely watch out for: | ||
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*Road oils rising to surface (when rain first starts). | *Road oils rising to surface (when rain first starts). | ||
*Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters) | *Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters) | ||
*Reduced visibility ( | *Reduced visibility (watch out for the cages) | ||
*Hypothermia (cold weather/long trips) | *Hypothermia (cold weather/long trips) | ||
*Replace tires timely (should be done regardless of rain) | *Replace tires timely (should be done regardless of rain) | ||