Ridin in the rain
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
Ditto... Don't like the 3 hour detailing job after is my only complaint.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Havelock, NC
I also hate the clean up after the ride. Living in eastern NC rain is unavoidable.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: San Tan Valley Arizona
I actually dont mind riding in the rain. I usually wear my night glasses with the good eyecups to keep the water out of the inside of the lens, throw a rag in my pocket and wipe em off every so often. makes you feel alive!
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Michigan
With waterproof boots and gloves along with a pair of non-foggin glasses, I'd love it. I don't have these things, but if I did...
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Northern Cali
If you're a true rider, you prepare yourself for all conditions,cold/hot dry/wet..i try to always check the weather before i ride. Here in nor cal valley the weather is pretty predictable but you never know. i dont mind ridin in the rain as long as im dressed for it. I can take off from home and its 90, ride up into the sierras and within a couple of hours be down to 40 or 50 and wet...you just never know.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Some of my most treasured memories riding are from riding in the rain. Note I said "memories". Some rain I can deal with but six to eight hours straight of riding in monster rain is brutal. But I was with my son and he was riding his bike, and some dear friends, and when we get together it's always a topic of discussion. "Remember that time we were riding in the rain for 8 hours"........ Great memory, not so much fun when we're going through it.