Raingear... when in doubt, put it on.

mrb42 · 07-09-2008

I wake up this morning and check the weather for the morning ride to work... a little rain in the area but according to the radar it isn't heavy, so I take the rain gear with me, but don't put it on... this is something I do regularly in Cleveland it seems.

About 10 minutes from my destination it starts to sprinkle... not unexpected, so I said to myself "Press on, I'll only be slightly damp at this rate of rain"

About 5 minutes from my destination.... DOWNPOUR! I'm drenched...

I pull in to the college parking lot, which is covered to access the situation. I park the bike and take my dripping self and tail bag upstairs to find a bathroom. I peel off my wet clothes and put on my one dry piece of clothing... my rainsuit.

So, after puting my wet work clothes in the bag and run to catch the bus wearing nothing but my rainsuit. I catch the bus and get to work and access the situation. Luckly I work the building I work in is attached to a Holiday Inn. I go and speek top the angels at the front desk who give me a room keep so I can go drk my clothes.

20 minutes later, I'm back in my work clothes and at my desk....

So, let this be a lesson to you... if there is rain in the area, put on your rainsuit, even if it's going to be light rain, because at least in Cleveland, you never know.

SGT Tomko · 07-09-2008

I'd say your first mistake is living in Cleveland!

I usually plan according to the weather report. 30% or greater chance of rain, I take the truck. If I'm already out and get the slightest bit of a sprinkle, I check out the sky. If I still see sunlight then I play the odds that it will only be just a sprinkle. If its dark as all-get-out, then I figure that sprinkle will get real bad, real fast and I'll put my rain gear on. It usually takes getting drenched once to learn that lesson!

NCDave · 07-09-2008

I always take them if there's a chance. I always stop and put them on!!!!!!

JacksonW · 07-09-2008

And you've lived here how long???????...............
Could have been worse, you might have been riding home yesterday after work!

mrb42 · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by JacksonW

And you've lived here how long???????...............
Could have been worse, you might have been riding home yesterday after work!

I did ride home after work yesterday, but I had my gear on and I had no problems.

I ride pretty much every day unless it's REALLY nasty.

Jaysin · 07-13-2008

ive been drenched 3 times this week and 2marro i will be going and buying a rainsuit and wearing it when theres more than a 2% chance of rain!!!!

07-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
mrb42 '08 Versys Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 37	Raingear... when in doubt, put it on. I wake up this morning and check the weather for the morning ride to work... a little rain in the area but according to the radar it isn't heavy, so I take the rain gear with me, but don't put it on... this is something I do regularly in Cleveland it seems. About 10 minutes from my destination it starts to sprinkle... not unexpected, so I said to myself "Press on, I'll only be slightly damp at this rate of rain" About 5 minutes from my destination.... DOWNPOUR! I'm drenched... I pull in to the college parking lot, which is covered to access the situation. I park the bike and take my dripping self and tail bag upstairs to find a bathroom. I peel off my wet clothes and put on my one dry piece of clothing... my rainsuit. So, after puting my wet work clothes in the bag and run to catch the bus wearing nothing but my rainsuit. I catch the bus and get to work and access the situation. Luckly I work the building I work in is attached to a Holiday Inn. I go and speek top the angels at the front desk who give me a room keep so I can go drk my clothes. 20 minutes later, I'm back in my work clothes and at my desk.... So, let this be a lesson to you... if there is rain in the area, put on your rainsuit, even if it's going to be light rain, because at least in Cleveland, you never know.

07-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
SGT Tomko Political Junkie BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Suburbs Posts: 203	I'd say your first mistake is living in Cleveland! I usually plan according to the weather report. 30% or greater chance of rain, I take the truck. If I'm already out and get the slightest bit of a sprinkle, I check out the sky. If I still see sunlight then I play the odds that it will only be just a sprinkle. If its dark as all-get-out, then I figure that sprinkle will get real bad, real fast and I'll put my rain gear on. It usually takes getting drenched once to learn that lesson! __________________ My carbon footprint is bigger than yours!

07-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
NCDave 12 yrs old at heart! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,484	I always take them if there's a chance. I always stop and put them on!!!!!! __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

07-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
JacksonW 2005 V2K Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 1,318	And you've lived here how long???????............... Could have been worse, you might have been riding home yesterday after work! __________________ "Just an Ordinary, Average Guy" 2005 V2K VROC-25671 - ROG-557 - V2K BUM #126

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