Riding in the Rain
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Riding in the Rain
Last year I seemed to be able to predict rain. Every, EVERY, week long trip I made it rained buckets. I ride rain or shine so I thought I should look for some tips from others that might make riding in the wet a bit more comfortable. And Yes, I've got excellent rain gear - pants, jacket, over-gloves, soft lowers - doesn't everybody. <G>
I have found that if I ride too slow in the rain the windshield fogs up making a big white wall in front of me (I can see over it by a couple of inches but then my face is directly in the rain). If I ride faster the rain blows off the windshield and it doesn't fog but speed isn't always a good idea when the rain builds up on the road. <duh> As you know, rain hitting the face is like getting shot by a BB gun and when you have to take your glasses off (fog again) getting shot in the eyes hurts big time. I've seen others post that they ride with a bubble face sheild. How does this work for you? Does it fog easily? What do yoiu use to deter fogging? I have a half helmet - does it cause head shake to ride with the bubble?
What other rainy day tips can you offer?
I have found that if I ride too slow in the rain the windshield fogs up making a big white wall in front of me (I can see over it by a couple of inches but then my face is directly in the rain). If I ride faster the rain blows off the windshield and it doesn't fog but speed isn't always a good idea when the rain builds up on the road. <duh> As you know, rain hitting the face is like getting shot by a BB gun and when you have to take your glasses off (fog again) getting shot in the eyes hurts big time. I've seen others post that they ride with a bubble face sheild. How does this work for you? Does it fog easily? What do yoiu use to deter fogging? I have a half helmet - does it cause head shake to ride with the bubble?
What other rainy day tips can you offer?
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From: Weston, Florida
Spit. Inside your glasses/goggles. Trick from SCUBA diving. You can also get a spray from a Dive store. I ride with a half helmet and glasses and do not have a problem. If you have a cheap pair of glasses just for the rain, apply RainX. They do not recommend to use on plastic but it works.
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If you are going to carry a face shield just for rain, look for one with an anti-fog coating. Another option besides spit (which works fine) is a very light coating of Lemon Joy dish soap. Keeps the shield from fogging and smells better than spit.
Spit works well, kind of like in a scuba mask. Full face helmet with the shield cracked open will keep the rain from hitting you r face. Good gear to keep you dry. Boots, gloves, jacket and pants. Be careful.
Regards,
Tom
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Regards,
Tom
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I had problems with my vision in the rain (fogging and rain getting on the inside part of my lenses etc) till I got a pair of global vision spider goggles.
http://www.amazon.com/Global-Vision-.../dp/B000MT7OSK
They don't fog at all and I think between the goggles and my rain gear most of my face is covered. Made a huge difference.
http://www.amazon.com/Global-Vision-.../dp/B000MT7OSK
They don't fog at all and I think between the goggles and my rain gear most of my face is covered. Made a huge difference.
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I just ordered some Cat Crap (not the formerly Friskies kind). They (those who know things) say it works really well for fogging of glasses, face shields etc..
I've got a rainy ride coming up this weekend, so we'll see.
I've got a rainy ride coming up this weekend, so we'll see.
Last edited by max56; Jun 3, 2009 at 10:44 AM.
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Besides the other methods, there are sprays and clothes to prevent fog in ski goggles that will also work. I got some boot covers that go up to my knees. They are great in keeping the feet dry and only cost $50 (well worth it).
