Wet!
nich
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That was a soggy and fun ride into work!
My brakes appeared to disappear about 3 miles in when it went from light to heavy rain, so I had to take it super slow. Heard a few squeeks on the brakes from people near me, so it's good to know it's not just me
Sadly forgot to pack some spare socks, so I was scampering around the office this morning barefeet trying to find some, no luck! On the upside, I've now realise how comfy my shoes are with no socks, I might do this more often :oops:
My brakes appeared to disappear about 3 miles in when it went from light to heavy rain, so I had to take it super slow. Heard a few squeeks on the brakes from people near me, so it's good to know it's not just me
Sadly forgot to pack some spare socks, so I was scampering around the office this morning barefeet trying to find some, no luck! On the upside, I've now realise how comfy my shoes are with no socks, I might do this more often :oops:
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nich wrote:That was a soggy and fun ride into work!
One of the five (or was it twelve) of the year?
I missed it this morning, and am now hoping for it to dry up before hometime.0 -
Sitting here, soggy , waiting for the shower.
In my pannier are some lovely dry waterproofs :roll:
It looked as if it would only rain for a few minutes, so I didn't bother putting them on at the start.
Then I got so wet it didn't matter. Warm enough, too. Love it when I am so wet that it doesn't matter if I get wetter
Fun and fast. Not far off my PB! That may be due to the lack of brakes, as per nich above :shock:
Hope it dries before hometime ... bet my shoes don't!0 -
Stuff the shoes with paper/newspaper. That should help.0
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Yep, will try that, and I'll take the insoles out. Don't expect the aircon will help. Nowhere warm to put them, so reliant on absobancy.0
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Wet but fun! Even did my longer commute in - 14.5 miles instead of 7.5. Only problem was that a WVM pulled accross me, forcing me to brake hard, as i passed over a drain, front wheel skidded away, but luckily I had just clipped out. Before I could give the driver a piece of my mind, lights had changed....
Lovd it!"Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"0 -
nich wrote:That was a soggy and fun ride into work!
My brakes appeared to disappear about 3 miles in when it went from light to heavy rain, so I had to take it super slow. Heard a few squeeks on the brakes from people near me, so it's good to know it's not just me
Sadly forgot to pack some spare socks, so I was scampering around the office this morning barefeet trying to find some, no luck! On the upside, I've now realise how comfy my shoes are with no socks, I might do this more often :oops:
Time to invest in some Kool Stop brake pads - they ought to give more confidence in the wet, and astonishing stopping power in the dry.0 -
I'm running koolstops! Not the 'wet' specific ones though. I might try swissstop ones, but more than likely I'll just whip out the mtb as it has disc brakes 8)0
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nich wrote:I'm running koolstops! Not the 'wet' specific ones though. I might try swissstop ones, but more than likely I'll just whip out the mtb as it has disc brakes 8)
Just seen the front of my t-shirt, so I may pop over to 'Rants' to have a moan about people who commute without mudguards and are too slow to pull away from me. Suppose I'll just have to get faster!0 -
I'm running wet koolstops; they didn't fill me with confidence the first time I used them this morning. They did get better though.
I also have some great overshoes. I remembered they were in the shoe cupboard when I was halfway to work.
Everything is squelchy.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
I arrived at the office at 07:15, just before it started raining...well pleased!0
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Cafewanda wrote:Stuff the shoes with paper/newspaper. That should help.
Toasty dry socks (fit nicely over the end of the nozzle and don't obstruct the airflow enough to cause it to overheat - so it seems)
Warm, dry insides to the shoes
Stuffed with paper now to absorb any excess.0 -
Quite jealous of you all. Gig tonight so no commute in for me, as carrying banjo on back is tough on drop handlebars. There's nothing like a warm wet swiiiish into work!0
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day off so missed commute, there is a glimpse of sun and im falling behind in the stats league, I think its time for me to get the bike out
only problem is I just got brand new wheels and cassette for road bike and got new fg so dont know which to take out, the rain isnt going to stay off but i want to ride my bike lol0 -
Saw people with brollies up as I was getting ready and when I got my paper felt how little it was raining so went sleeveless on my Gore jacket and didn't get particularly wet but the moisture showed on the glasses, 2 miles earlier I was looking at the shadows from the sun. Had a late night fettle with the RacerGuards onto the Allez which I was glad of this morning looking at the cleanliness of the bike and my shins.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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Someone recommend a warm wet weather top? I need one.Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
I do like cycling in the rain. Disc brakes good, on days like this.0
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I saw a chap cycling with an umbrella. That type of thing always makes me chuckle0
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I got a little damp, it wasn't raining constant though so the wet road but no rain bits annoyed me a bit as I had my rain jacket on and was getting warmer and it wasn't stopping me getting wetter.
At the moment looking outside in the west end it's pouring out of the sky0 -
A bit of drizzle character building0
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I have everything hung out in my little space I have for my bike kit, has seal skinz socks on so my feet wont notice if my shoes haven't dried, it just my shorts that take longer0
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Can i join the sitting at my desk in soggy socks gang.
heavy rain this morning made a rather damp ride, the sun is out here now so fingers crossed for the way home.0 -
nich wrote:That was a soggy and fun ride into work!
My brakes appeared to disappear about 3 miles in when it went from light to heavy rain, so I had to take it super slow. Heard a few squeeks on the brakes from people near me, so it's good to know it's not just me
Sadly forgot to pack some spare socks, so I was scampering around the office this morning barefeet trying to find some, no luck! On the upside, I've now realise how comfy my shoes are with no socks, I might do this more often :oops:"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
purposefully didn't take any waterproof gear with me, as I know I'd have boiled. Instead I used the rain to keep me cool.0
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Mea Culpa
Took the Mr Cruds off at the weekend
Sorry!“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Paul E wrote:I have everything hung out in my little space ......
I stopped reading after this, and almost reported the post for perversion :shock:Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0