Comments on: Rain Riding Review

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:09:00 +0000

Jenn: Any barrier that keeps moisture and air off your hands will keep you warmer. A plastic bag won't insulate very well but will protect a bit from direct exposure.

It wouldn't be my first choice but in a pinch I would put them over my gloves if needed.

By: Jenn B

Jenn B — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:17:00 +0000

Why do people put plastic bags on the hands of their vespas? Does it help with the handles not being wet?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:39:00 +0000

hrw115: Well, you know, it’s always the simple things that get you….

By: hrw115

hrw115 — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:27:00 +0000

I can’t believe one of your suggestions for riders in the rain wasn’t to make sure that your pants are zipped up!! lol.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:18:00 +0000

James: Irresponsible vehicle piloting is an equal opportunity event. Riders are not exempt as your own experience shows. My expectations of people and the way they behave always leads to anger, frustration and disappointment. As much as I can I try to manage my own riding and driving to be safe and responsible.

irondad: You don't like rain because when you ride you spend hours and hours in it! I can't imagine navigating the roads and highways you do in the rain.

Serenity is an elusive commodity and once found a challenge to sustain. But I still think it's worth pursuing.....

steve

By: irondad

irondad — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:59:00 +0000

I really don’t like rain. Just hate being wet. You are absolutely right about needing more concentration. Riding home in the dark and rain puts me on high alert, also. Almost borderline tense. I hope I get moved closer to the office by winter. Otherwise, 90 miles of big city rush hour traffic on the freeway in the dark and rain will be a bummer. Oh well, I shall try to keep the serene state of mind you espouse!

By: james - whybike.com

james - whybike.com — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:19:00 +0000

We had rain from September through March this year and it got old real fast. But the weather now is so good that all those fair weather riders are coming out of the woodwork. They can be as dangerous as the clueless cagers.