Comments on: Weather Or Not: Riding & Running in the Rain http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain A Spotlight on Healthy Living Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chris http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4964 Chris Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:27:42 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4964 I love running in the rain. I got a goretex top and simpatex trousers in the sales to keep dryish. In fact I'm just about to do an 8-miler cross-country in the rain this evening. I love running in the rain. I got a goretex top and simpatex trousers in the sales to keep dryish. In fact I’m just about to do an 8-miler cross-country in the rain this evening.

]]> By: Jason http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4961 Jason Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:44:38 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4961 another thing i remembered... i always use wet lube on my chain, never dry lube. Dirt and grime stick to it so it needs to be cleaned more but as long as you have a good degreaser and chain cleaner, there are usually no problems. another thing i remembered… i always use wet lube on my chain, never dry lube. Dirt and grime stick to it so it needs to be cleaned more but as long as you have a good degreaser and chain cleaner, there are usually no problems.

]]> By: Jason http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4960 Jason Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:41:25 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4960 agreed. I don't usually ride when it's raining but I have been caught in the rain before. I loved it. Of course I wasn't out for a centry ride. I was probably caught in a heavy down pour for 15 miles till I found my way home. I just stayed low, tried to ride smart and also tried to keep my wheel straight so my downtube caught most of the spray instead of my face! But running in the rain is one of my favorite things to do! agreed. I don’t usually ride when it’s raining but I have been caught in the rain before. I loved it. Of course I wasn’t out for a centry ride. I was probably caught in a heavy down pour for 15 miles till I found my way home. I just stayed low, tried to ride smart and also tried to keep my wheel straight so my downtube caught most of the spray instead of my face! But running in the rain is one of my favorite things to do!

]]> By: Jason http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4959 Jason Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:41:07 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4959 agreed. I don't usually ride when it's raining but I have been caught in the rain before. I loved it. Of course I wasn't out for a centry ride. I was probably caught in a heavy down pour for 15 miles till I found my way home. I just stayed low, tried to ride smart and also tried to keep my wheel straight so my downtube caught most of the spray instead of my face! agreed. I don’t usually ride when it’s raining but I have been caught in the rain before. I loved it. Of course I wasn’t out for a centry ride. I was probably caught in a heavy down pour for 15 miles till I found my way home. I just stayed low, tried to ride smart and also tried to keep my wheel straight so my downtube caught most of the spray instead of my face!

]]> By: Natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4957 Natalie Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:27:50 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4957 Jason--good points about remembering the effects of dirt, grime, puddles, and water and the potential damage they can cause. Michelle--so glad to hear that riding in the rain is not the 'norm!' I like the plastic bag tip, that's a good idea. Jason–good points about remembering the effects of dirt, grime, puddles, and water and the potential damage they can cause.

Michelle–so glad to hear that riding in the rain is not the ‘norm!’ I like the plastic bag tip, that’s a good idea.

]]> By: Michelle http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4954 Michelle Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:48:31 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4954 Nobody likes to ride in the rain! If it's going to be miserable out (ie cold & rainy!) then putting your bike on an indoor trainer is good. If there's a chance of rain, bring a cycling specific rain jacket, plastic bags for inside your shoes to keep your feet dry, and any other items to help stay warm and dry. The rain jacket has a longer tail to cover your butt when you're in the riding position. Nobody likes to ride in the rain! If it’s going to be miserable out (ie cold & rainy!) then putting your bike on an indoor trainer is good. If there’s a chance of rain, bring a cycling specific rain jacket, plastic bags for inside your shoes to keep your feet dry, and any other items to help stay warm and dry. The rain jacket has a longer tail to cover your butt when you’re in the riding position.

]]> By: Jason http://healthandrunning.com/running/weather-or-not-riding-in-the-rain/comment-page-1#comment-4950 Jason Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:26:07 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1128#comment-4950 In october 2008 I rode in my first ever century ride. It was a charity event that I did a metric century on the year prior. The weather forcast was for cloudy skies. Mr. Weatherman was wrong. Being unprepared for rain meant I ended up being exposed while getting rained on from mile 26 until around mile 56 of the ride. The sun came out after that, but the damage was done. I was cold and miserable, and the bike components were soaked through. No big deal except for brakes. I t was a mountainous ride, with some really good climbing and a long, super fast downhill at around mile 70. Wet brakes are not nearly as effective on a bike as they are when wet. I had to lay on both brakes so hard coming down the mountain that I had to stop and rest a minute about halfway just to get the blood flowing through my fingers again. As for me, I tend to avoid rain at all costs, but then I don't race. Being prepared is the key. If you're expecting rain, dress appropriately for the ride, and don't forget the basics of bicycle handling. Your brakes won't be as good, water and road grime may slow down your shifting, and try to avoid the deep puddles as hitting them at a high speed may cause damage to your bike and you. In october 2008 I rode in my first ever century ride. It was a charity event that I did a metric century on the year prior. The weather forcast was for cloudy skies. Mr. Weatherman was wrong. Being unprepared for rain meant I ended up being exposed while getting rained on from mile 26 until around mile 56 of the ride. The sun came out after that, but the damage was done. I was cold and miserable, and the bike components were soaked through. No big deal except for brakes. I t was a mountainous ride, with some really good climbing and a long, super fast downhill at around mile 70. Wet brakes are not nearly as effective on a bike as they are when wet. I had to lay on both brakes so hard coming down the mountain that I had to stop and rest a minute about halfway just to get the blood flowing through my fingers again.
As for me, I tend to avoid rain at all costs, but then I don’t race. Being prepared is the key. If you’re expecting rain, dress appropriately for the ride, and don’t forget the basics of bicycle handling. Your brakes won’t be as good, water and road grime may slow down your shifting, and try to avoid the deep puddles as hitting them at a high speed may cause damage to your bike and you.

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