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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) | ||
Revision as of 10:28, 12 November 2007
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:
- Greatly increased stopping distance (do not want to risk a lockup, obviously).
- Road oils rising to surface (when rain first starts).
- Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters)
- Reduced visibility (watch out for the cages)
- Hypothermia (cold weather/long trips)
- Replace tires timely (should be done regardless of rain)
Pick a rainy Saturday and go to an empty parking lot... practice turning, leaning, and (very) slow (rear wheel) skids.
