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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Yep, knew I'd get rained on yesterday so I put my cell phone and wallet in zip-loc baggies and headed out for my ride. We definitely got dumped on. Even with a mesh jacket on it was downright *cold* being wet and going over the tops of the mountains. Brrrr. 88F at the bottom though. Sun came out and we dried off in no time. Great ride.

As for wideglidebob, from everything I've seen him post, his sole purpose is to provide valueless, antagonistic one-liners to the forum. I have him set on "ignore" for just this reason.
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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Rain?...UK?....Nuff said.
With you on Widemouthbob.....
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Hey Schumacher, Is that a Norton featherbed chassis in your latest avatar?
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Hey Schumacher, Is that a Norton featherbed chassis in your latest avatar?
It's a Hogbitz Sportster:
http://hogbitz.com/shop/index.php?ma...products_id=47
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SportyReb
You never ride anywhere, do ya? No rallies, bike weeks, overnight trips, etc.???

There's no damn way anybody that really rides can't help but get rained on now and again.....

You must take short rides, 5 - 10 miles at a time!

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I think you hit the nail on the nose. I've gone on many good bike trips and rain is just part of the equation in most cases. I doubt this guy goes more than 50 miles from home in fear of being caught in a drizzle.
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wideglidebob
only idiots ride in the rain on purpose
I am a idiot
And I guess that means a little snow is out also
 

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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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If it wer'nt fer rain..I'd be filthy.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Thanks.....Very nice.....better than these
 
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