MTBing in rain
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It's too hot now. Went out at 8am and acceptable temperature, but now is way too much. I'd be through a 3 litre in no time. Mad thing is the rest of the plebs are all out on mass around now visiting beaches, forests and country parks, all at the worst time of day to be out. Mad dogs and all that.
Bring on the rain. A good thunderstorm even
. Actually, been out riding when a thunderstorm kicked off. That was really cool. Distant thunder, some rain and bits of lightning. And breaking the rules by riding under trees in a forest. 0 -
ilovedirt wrote:Yep, i wear glasses and can't see shite all when it's raining, so it tends to keep me off the bike... could do with some contacts really.
I use daily disposable contacts when I am riding, about £35-40 for a months supply. Which last me 2-3 months depending on how much I ride. That way I can use cheapish cycling glasses instead of shelling out for prescription lenses. 0 -
Well its wet and horrible up here in Cumbria
As good a time as any to bike fettle instead then...0 -
I wear contacts when riding to avoid the expense of smashing up expensive glasses (and my face), plus the advantage as you say of cheap cycling glasses. I use interchangeable lenses for different conditions. Prescription lenses would cost a fortune!Chronicbint wrote:ilovedirt wrote:Yep, i wear glasses and can't see shite all when it's raining, so it tends to keep me off the bike... could do with some contacts really.
I use daily disposable contacts when I am riding, about £35-40 for a months supply. Which last me 2-3 months depending on how much I ride. That way I can use cheapish cycling glasses instead of shelling out for prescription lenses.
However I have to wear some kind of eye protection when riding with contacts. Bugs get in the eye and start to get infected, or otherwise it's dust or mud.
Then there are the horror stories you read about eye injuries when falling onto bits of tree branch sticking up! :shock:. No, eye protection for me. The wrap around cycling stuff seems fine for keeping the rain drops from blocking my view.
£35 to £40!! :shock:. I'm on £11 a month for monthly ones, although they're not daily disposable, but just quick clean with solution and they're fresh. I don't wear them daily these days, just for outdoor stuff really. Office work in front of a computer I find them a strain now.0 -
Ooh, I love riding in thunderstorms.
But, are you people who're saying it's too hot even living in the same country? It's bloody 'orrible here now, and has been for most of the week.0 -
Supposedly 31 degrees around these parts. It feels like it. It's 27 inside the house according to the thermostat. Blazing sun too. 0
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deadkenny wrote:
I wear contacts when riding to avoid the expense of smashing up expensive glasses (and my face), plus the advantage as you say of cheap cycling glasses. I use interchangeable lenses for different conditions. Prescription lenses would cost a fortune!Chronicbint wrote:ilovedirt wrote:Yep, i wear glasses and can't see shite all when it's raining, so it tends to keep me off the bike... could do with some contacts really.
I use daily disposable contacts when I am riding, about £35-40 for a months supply. Which last me 2-3 months depending on how much I ride. That way I can use cheapish cycling glasses instead of shelling out for prescription lenses.
However I have to wear some kind of eye protection when riding with contacts. Bugs get in the eye and start to get infected, or otherwise it's dust or mud.
Then there are the horror stories you read about eye injuries when falling onto bits of tree branch sticking up! :shock:. No, eye protection for me. The wrap around cycling stuff seems fine for keeping the rain drops from blocking my view.
£35 to £40!! :shock:. I'm on £11 a month for monthly ones, although they're not daily disposable, but just quick clean with solution and they're fresh. I don't wear them daily these days, just for outdoor stuff really. Office work in front of a computer I find them a strain now.
Yeah monthly ones are cheaper and these are my first month to try out, so a little more expensive.
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Rain = fresh air. Snow/Ice = lots of fun. Dry/Hot = Grip.
Anything over 25 is way way too hot. NWales offer the best temperature for riding ...What could have been (Video)
I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though0 -
I ride in all weather, because like people have mentioned, if you only go out on dry days, then you're not going to be out much throughout the year...wrong country!
However, I detest the rain. I hate how the trails around here become water-logged, which then means they don't flow ('scuse the pun), and the cleaning afterwards is loathsome.
That said, it doesn't stop me going out, and it never will, but I much prefer to ride dry trails, which can be rode much faster than when you're trying to plough through a swamp.0 -
It was mainly visibility that called our ride today short, everyone had either steaming up or splashing or rain mist or mud issues of some sort. The actual rain and wetness was no bother at all but that's not much use if you can't see.Uncompromising extremist0
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I decided to man up last night and went out...on my own. My mate decided against it due to the rain.
I was rewarded with a break in the rain once I got out of the car :-)
Went out again this morning and got p!ssed on but was worth it..... gentle power hose of the bike and a hot shower later and all is good. The one annoying thing is the rain/mud splash getting me in the eyes. Think ill need to invest in some goggles.
Moral of the story: just man up and make sure you're fully equipped to deal with the rain and you'll have a great spin - and you never know...it might stop raining.
Dave0 -
Neoguard on forks is the solution from spay in your face. Highly recommend it. Agree on being rightly equipped for riding conditions too.What could have been (Video)
I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though0 -
i always try to forget the winter weather, when it lashes it down and your on some remote moor and even the sheep look at you oddly its cold driving wind your cold, wet, i just think of warm summer evenings with or with out rain
anthem x with many upgrades0 -
yeehaamcgee wrote:I have a love hate thing with rain. I really enjoy a rain ride, but I can't bring myself to START a ride when it's already raining.
Ditto.After uphill there's downhill0 -
I highly recommend the Mucky Nutz Bender Fender...works a treat! Stops the face getting sprayed, and does a great job at keeping the forks clean too.0
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Certainly a lot better than nothing... But yesterday I really wished I'd taken my Shockboard with me, the fork's got the fittings and everything, I just left it in the garage
Fantastic things, when the ground gets wet there's no substitute to a crown-mounted moto-style guard. Uncompromising extremist0 -
yeehaamcgee wrote:I have a love hate thing with rain. I really enjoy a rain ride, but I can't bring myself to START a ride when it's already raining.
+potato
If it starts to rain when I'm already riding i love it, but there is something about leaving a dry house to go get wet on the bike that saps my motivation0 -
alexj2233 wrote:yeehaamcgee wrote:I have a love hate thing with rain. I really enjoy a rain ride, but I can't bring myself to START a ride when it's already raining.
+potato
If it starts to rain when I'm already riding i love it, but there is something about leaving a dry house to go get wet on the bike that saps my motivation
Indeed. I get the same feeling when i'm going for a run as well. I actually really enjoy running in the rain if it starts while i'm already out but not so keen if i'm leaving my nice warm house to go out in it.0 -
I don't mind cycling in the rain when I hit the North Downs.. but cycling through south london with trucks whizzing past you at 50mph is no fun ;(0
