How To Ride A Road Bike In Wet Weather | Tips For Cycling In The Rain

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Cycling in the rain is something most road cyclists dread! Whether it's the cold, the feeling of road spray seeping in through your shoes or slippery road surfaces - It just isn't that pleasant. However it doesn't have to be all bad news, we're here to give you a few tips to make riding in the rain a whole lot more fun!
    Subscribe to GCN Race Pass now, 100% Racing, By Fans, For Fans.
    gcn.eu/Racepass
    Check out the GCN App:
    gcn.eu/app
    Introducing our brand new GCN Castelli Pro Training Kit - Shop Now: gcn.eu/4n2
    Subscribe to GCN: gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN
    Register your interest in the GCN Club: gcn.eu/4n1
    #Cycling #GCN #RoadBike
    What tips do you have for riding in the rain? Let us know in the comments👇
    Sign up to the GCN newsletter gcn.eu/3K7
    Join our Facebook community: gcn.eu/FBCommunity
    If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍
    Watch more on GCN...
    📹 gcn.eu/105vsRDA
    Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound:
    ES_Caught In the Rain - Gregory David
    ES_Raining - Killrude
    Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / www.bettiniphoto.net/
    The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest and fastest-growing online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
    Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
    Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans - everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring you the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
    Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside #cycling
    Thanks to our sponsors:
    Castelli Clothing gcn.eu/Castelli
    Giro Helmets gcn.eu/Giro
    Pinarello Bikes gcn.eu/Pinarello
    fi’zi:k Shoes & Saddles: gcn.eu/fizikshoes and gcn.eu/fiziksaddles
    Mavic Wheels: gcn.eu/Mavic
    Enervit Nutrition: gcn.eu/Enervit
    Topeak Tools: gcn.eu/Topeak
    Canyon Bikes: gcn.eu/-Canyon
    Pirelli Tyres: gcn.eu/Pirelli
    Orbea Bikes: gcn.eu/Orbea
    Vision Wheels: gcn.eu/Vision
    Wahoo Fitness: gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
    Park Tool: gcn.eu/-parktool
    Elite Bottles: gcn.eu/EliteBottles
    Whoop Fitness: gcn.eu/Whoop
    Komoot: gcn.eu/komoot
    GCN Japan: gcn.eu/subscribe-gcn-japan
    GCN Italia: gcn.eu/GCN-Italia
    Suscribirse a GCN en Español: gcn.eu/Suscribirse
    The GCN Club - gcn.eu/club
    UA-cam Channel - gcn.eu/gcnYT
    Facebook - gcn.eu/gcnFb
    Instagram - gcn.eu/GCNInsta
    Twitter - gcn.eu/gcnTW
    GMBN Tech - gmbn.tech/subscribe
    GCN Tech - gcntech.co/subscribe
    EMBN - embn.me/subscribe
    Leave us a comment below!
  • Спорт

КОМЕНТАРІ • 680

  • @gcn
    @gcn  3 роки тому +27

    What tips do you have for riding in the rain? Let us know in the comments👇

    • @thomaseriksen712
      @thomaseriksen712 3 роки тому +4

      Have a rain-jacket

    • @bka7567
      @bka7567 3 роки тому +17

      Zwift 😅

    • @vittalsingh5053
      @vittalsingh5053 3 роки тому +7

      My tip is to not have mudgards,that way everyone will let you stay in the back but don't do it too many times or no one will ride with you

    • @alexanderjames6934
      @alexanderjames6934 3 роки тому +13

      avoid technical descends. wehen i plan a rout in rain i try to ride up the more technical climb and go down the easier side.if you live in a less hilly area u can maybe avoid climbs and the resulting descends alltogether. additionally lower ur tryre pressure by maybe .5 or 1 bar. Ride shorter and harder to stay warm if you dont have expensive winter/rain clothing.

    • @sylvainlefebvre8099
      @sylvainlefebvre8099 3 роки тому +17

      I have ben riding in the rain more than my share.
      - the splash from the road is not sterile water: wear eye protection. Remember it when taking a sip from the bidon (have a protective shield on the nipple)
      - metal and paint are splippery, but the road itself can be like ice if it didn't rain for a while (remember Paris-Nice of this year)
      - have mud guard for you and the others
      - don't ride in puddle, you don't know what in it, nor where the bottom is.
      - wear a good rain jacket that will make you visible (the clear plastic ones are about the same colour as the sprays from motor vehicles, not a good choice)
      - don't get cold
      - enjoy the ride. I won't kill you and the next time you are having adverse condition you can remember that one you rode through.

  • @timcappiello8295
    @timcappiello8295 3 роки тому +377

    I live in Ireland, I don't know what it's like to cycle in the dry 😂

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +31

      We feel your pain

    • @patrickhowell2502
      @patrickhowell2502 3 роки тому +3

      I live in northern NY. Our winter is like 6 months. So theres usually snow to deal with.

    • @elmerrichardson6413
      @elmerrichardson6413 3 роки тому +3

      I live in SoCal's, Inland Empire area, we don't get much rain at all thru out the year, I wish we could borrow a few months of rain from your country.

    • @kimberlystewart8980
      @kimberlystewart8980 3 роки тому

      @@patrickhowell2502 Yeah, I was like winter means rain? Winter means 12" of snow and corners with several feet in the corner. What is this wet winter business?

    • @Mensch-et3xm
      @Mensch-et3xm 3 роки тому +3

      @@kimberlystewart8980 actually, in the uk there's less rain in the winter than in the summer. so i don't really know what they're referring to.

  • @betterpreparedness5167
    @betterpreparedness5167 3 роки тому +211

    Better preparedness: Lights front and back, and wear brighter coloured clothing! Bad weather means darker conditions and decreased visibility especially in rain, so put every variable in your corner.

    • @xtra9996
      @xtra9996 3 роки тому +18

      Absolutely. And I can't understand that some big brands of cycling clothing offer black rain jackets. Visibility is everything in bad weather conditions!

    • @BrysonBlt
      @BrysonBlt 3 роки тому +2

      One-hundred percent agreed. Grab a good set of lights, not one of those dinky 20-dollar sets; just picked up a 750-lumen headlight and 130-lumen tail-light the other day in preparing for my Canadian autumn and winter riding commutes.

    • @BrysonBlt
      @BrysonBlt 3 роки тому +6

      @@xtra9996 Agreed!! The larger brands need much more chartreuse yellow, green, and orange options for jackets; even just a red or light blue would be more than ideal over the largely dark colours offered.

    • @BrysonBlt
      @BrysonBlt 3 роки тому +1

      @Paul Wieringa Ahahahaha seriously though eh. Especially with all the pedestrians stepping out from in-between parked vehicles to jaywalk when it's dark out; who can see them when they're wearing a black jacket and black pants/leggings!?!?

    • @gloriabeltzig2344
      @gloriabeltzig2344 3 роки тому

      @Paul Wieringa and so are other colours! A few years ago I bought a red rainjacket and pretty soon found out it made me almost invisible, too. Bummer.

  • @morlamweb
    @morlamweb 3 роки тому +41

    1. Full-coverage fenders with mudflaps to keep as much of the rain from flying off the ground and on to you/your shoes/your bike.
    2. Bright lights fore and aft, to see where you're going and to help others see you. Also, retroreflective tape, front and rear.
    3. Never ride through puddles. It may be skin deep, or it may be a wheel-swallowing, ride-ending pothole. Don't take chances on riding through them. How do you see them? See # 2.
    4. Anti-slip tape on the brake levers and possibly on the grips, to keep your fingers from slipping off at an inopportune moment. Look for 3M 50-mm-wide anti-slip tape, meant for bathtubs/showers.

  • @bill4543
    @bill4543 3 роки тому +41

    Another thing to avoid on the road in the wet is leaves. Especially this time of year.

    • @stevem.3646
      @stevem.3646 3 роки тому

      And painted lines on the road...

  • @bikelawman
    @bikelawman 3 роки тому +20

    I commute 24/7 to an emergency services job all year ‘round ... it’s just about being prepared with kit options and I store options at home and at work so I’m not carrying a massive bag every day to cater for all weathers.
    I use a gravel bike as my commuter so I have wide, 38mm tyres with good treads for even the worst weathers and it worked brilliantly for me last winter, so will be going again this year and have invested in some baselayers for extra kit options.

    • @richardpeet6829
      @richardpeet6829 3 роки тому

      38? I use 51mm in the wet. Go Thunder Burt's

  • @markp353
    @markp353 3 роки тому +26

    Daytime running lights. In the rain visibility is reduced, cyclist are even harder to be seen by other road users. Be seen have your flashers on front and rear 24/7

  • @chazpilks
    @chazpilks 3 роки тому +90

    If I’ve had my pina colada, then I don’t mind getting caught in the rain...

    • @khazza930
      @khazza930 3 роки тому +3

      i bet you don't like yoga...

    • @nathanwoodruff9422
      @nathanwoodruff9422 3 роки тому +1

      @@smh95826 _"Do you have half a brain?"_ No, I don't. But I do like making love at midnight,

    • @raul0ca
      @raul0ca 3 роки тому

      Don't drink and ride in the drink

    • @brianbuday8639
      @brianbuday8639 3 роки тому

      Cheesiest tune ever😆

  • @yschoi1248
    @yschoi1248 3 роки тому +74

    Another tip: drop the tire pressure a bit for extra grip on the road. Around 80 psi in clinchers worked best for me :)

    • @MuhammadLaher
      @MuhammadLaher 3 роки тому

      Would this be the same for tubeless?

    • @JS-tb9hu
      @JS-tb9hu 3 роки тому +1

      Muhammad Laher tubeless you can drop even lower

    • @manfredmuench2657
      @manfredmuench2657 3 роки тому

      But then you increase the risk of a snake-bite puncture on one of those hidden-in-the-puddle potholes or missing manhole covers mentioned earlier.

    • @JS-tb9hu
      @JS-tb9hu 3 роки тому

      @@manfredmuench2657 Depends if you have tubes or not. I run my tyres (tubed/clincher) at 60 front 65 rear

  • @sandiegocyclingnutz
    @sandiegocyclingnutz 3 роки тому +14

    "Are you one of those fair weather cyclist ?" Yes, yes I am. Next video please.

  • @logiic8835
    @logiic8835 3 роки тому +2

    I just cycled through the rain an hour ago, perfect time for this video!

  • @KenSmith-bv4si
    @KenSmith-bv4si 3 роки тому +16

    I'm 64yrs old retired and I wear glasses. I used to work in the rain or snow or heat or whatever, so since becoming a pensioner I do not ride in the rain unless I get caught in it, utterwise I am a fair weather rider.

    • @rostislavsvoboda7013
      @rostislavsvoboda7013 3 роки тому +1

      When doing day trips (~10 hours on the road) I prefer to avoid rainy days, too. No matter what kind of high tech gear in about 1 hour you get wet. Not soaking wet, but wet anyway, also from sweating. And if it rains in the morning on a colder day then you stay wet all day long. And when it rains you ride somewhat slower. So you might end up riding in the night at the end of the day. And then in the dark you ride slower too, even if it's dry. And then, from time to time you need to open up your saddle bags - that's when the water gets in even if they are rubber coated and really 100% water proof. And then, you can't use your Smartphone with GPS navigation properly if you wear gloves, or if there are drops of water on the screen - that's how water gets into your gloves. And you can't charge the Smartphone if the connectors get wet. And everything takes longer and, and, and... and it's just not fun :-(

  • @randombritishguy478
    @randombritishguy478 3 роки тому +13

    Love Manon and Hank together... bounce off each other really well

    • @AndreGomes1987
      @AndreGomes1987 3 роки тому +2

      lol, really? Out of all the ways to say they get along well for a video...

    • @randombritishguy478
      @randombritishguy478 3 роки тому

      @@AndreGomes1987 sorry I don't understand what you mean?

  • @ryanw8987
    @ryanw8987 3 роки тому +1

    I had all sorts of rain gear but still didn't like riding in the rain. Finally got a cycling cap with a bill and it totally changed the experience for me. Keeps the rain out of my eyes which makes me much more comfortable (and I can see better since I don't have to squint)

  • @sarahhulme702
    @sarahhulme702 3 роки тому +2

    I slipped off my bike 20 miles into a very wet 100 miler. Tyres are essential! Didnt knock my confidence mind :)

  • @seunghwanlee9193
    @seunghwanlee9193 3 роки тому +5

    I am living in Northern Ireland, and this seems pretty legit to me. thanks gcn!

  • @Babyknite
    @Babyknite 3 роки тому +2

    I had to learn some of this the hard way this year. First year into road cycling finally hit some Fall and Autumn weather and I banked a sharp turn hit some leafs and mud and my bike kicked out and I wipeout hard!

  • @davidturnbull3950
    @davidturnbull3950 3 роки тому +3

    Great timing, I've got my first sportive this weekend and the weather forecast doesn't look dry at all 😬 will try and put some of these tips into action

  • @TrailsofCalifornia
    @TrailsofCalifornia 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video!

  • @li2uo
    @li2uo 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. I cycle to work, so there's no other option but to go out in all weathers (with the exception of snow) so that's a tip if you really want to keep cycling through winter. Hands are the tough bit, I wear 2 pairs of gloves!! I wear a cut up ring of t-shirt wrapped round my neck and head - underneath the helmet (I prefer it to the hats you can buy). I do find snow the worst, don't mind rain.

  • @jonbonovi4421
    @jonbonovi4421 3 роки тому

    I love watching videos of thunderstorms and then I listen to music I like like delta parole or metallica! Nothing better and more relaxing like that!

  • @crbondur
    @crbondur 3 роки тому +1

    Good tips. I used to commute by bike and that meant rain or shine, I had to ride. I remember going down once because I didn't corner correctly. The nice thing about falling in the wet is there's a LOT less road rash from the slide.

  • @Habib_captain_sami
    @Habib_captain_sami 3 роки тому +54

    I live in Saudi Arabia , i don't need this video I 😂
    Desert !

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +11

      How to ride in the desert is on the list...

    • @Habib_captain_sami
      @Habib_captain_sami 3 роки тому +1

      @@gcn yeah i see it of course 👌

    • @wanderingbox7971
      @wanderingbox7971 3 роки тому +1

      you need video to save you from the sand on the road
      it does rain in KOSA normally floods too

    • @martintramuntbikemallorcak481
      @martintramuntbikemallorcak481 3 роки тому +2

      I rode the new cycle track in the dessert in Dubai last again July... It was 52 degrees... for some reason.. I was only one there! Got to admit... the closest I've came to dying on a bike!!

    • @Habib_captain_sami
      @Habib_captain_sami 3 роки тому

      @@martintramuntbikemallorcak481 Omg , like if you in the oven !

  • @avoirdupois1
    @avoirdupois1 3 роки тому

    Great tips, and a nice challenge to do some wet weather riding!

  • @findtherightbeat
    @findtherightbeat 3 роки тому +1

    Really like Manon's candid manner when presenting! ☕

  • @andyjack37
    @andyjack37 3 роки тому +1

    Manon and Hank turning into a great double-act.
    Living in Thailand, currently in the rainy season, can go one of two ways. You get a nice refreshing downpour and dry quickly or get caught in a monsoon.

  • @aleccross7705
    @aleccross7705 3 роки тому +1

    Been waiting for this one

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +1

      Quite appropriate for the weather this week!

  • @dpw6900
    @dpw6900 3 роки тому +23

    “I’m scared of cows” walks up to the cows “hello “

    • @stanroberts229
      @stanroberts229 3 роки тому

      Doug Wiggin there is a fence in between.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +9

      Manon does love to live dangerously.

    • @Icex7
      @Icex7 3 роки тому

      Cows are one of the friendliest animals.

  • @Yeet-uq8ru
    @Yeet-uq8ru 3 роки тому +64

    This monday I was cycling for 4 hours in the rain and I couldn’t get enough power out of my fingers to change gears lol

    • @metallusmelandril7380
      @metallusmelandril7380 3 роки тому +2

      Grab the whole leaver and do it that way lol

    • @Yeet-uq8ru
      @Yeet-uq8ru 3 роки тому

      Metallus should’ve done that indeed hahah

    • @catshoemike
      @catshoemike 3 роки тому

      cheap snowboard gloves, like DaKine or similar

    • @Blender589
      @Blender589 3 роки тому

      Been there. I use weaker hand to shift it half way and other hand to assist with full shift.

    • @denisedaly2307
      @denisedaly2307 3 роки тому

      Yes I've definitely been there :(

  • @matthewbaynham6286
    @matthewbaynham6286 3 роки тому +5

    Once a time many years ago, I bought some fantastic tires with yellow side walls that matched my banana yellow paint job. They were narrow and slick, absolutely no grip at all, they looked fantastic and I didn't pay that much attention to the fact they weren't wet weather tires. I always had my tireds at 6 bar / 90psi.
    So I was flying down this hill towards a massive roundabout at about 35mph with the rain hammering it down so hard it was bouncing back up.
    Nothing was coming at the roundabout so instead of slowing down I just leaned into the turn and end up with the bike sliding way from me.
    Maybe I should have paid more attention to my tire choice, on the other hand the yellow side walls really looked amazing with my banana yellow frame.

    • @lazylonewolf
      @lazylonewolf 11 місяців тому

      Slipped... like a banana peel

  • @Geeunit199
    @Geeunit199 3 роки тому

    Its cool to see the guys riding in Pembrokeshire. Iv been down those roads hundreds of times and i was disappointed that I wasn’t cycling on the day you were filming. Come back to fresh west on a sunny day 😊

  • @nihondragon
    @nihondragon 3 роки тому

    I use SKS raceblade pro XL (for 28mm tire) and currently have continental 4 season tires on my bike. Tire works well for NZ terrible roads. The raceblade is great because once adjusted to your bike frame they just clip on and off with ease. I've had them two years now and got them to stop wet road gravel being flicked up on drive train and top off saddle. I'm happy with them 👍

  • @ltu42
    @ltu42 3 роки тому +25

    My least favourite thing about wet weather cycling is all the grit that gets into the drivetrain and the brakes.

    • @blubaughmr
      @blubaughmr 3 роки тому +2

      Fenders make a big difference in controlling that.

    • @rostislavsvoboda7013
      @rostislavsvoboda7013 3 роки тому +3

      What about all the grit that one gets in the face, especially the eyes and teeth and on the nozzle of the water bottle? And then the stench of the overshoes in the evenings, he?

    • @maxs6775
      @maxs6775 3 роки тому +1

      @@rostislavsvoboda7013 ^ man up

    • @manfredmuench2657
      @manfredmuench2657 3 роки тому +1

      @@blubaughmr A fender is a big balloony thing [or old tyre] hung on the side of boats to stop quay damage. How do those control road spray? Better off using a mudguard.

    • @blubaughmr
      @blubaughmr 3 роки тому +1

      @@manfredmuench2657
      Those are also called fenders, but I have no idea what a quay is.
      Mudguards are those rubber flap things on the back of trucks. Next thing I know, you're going to tell me a truck is a "lorry!"

  • @jasonmcgrody9472
    @jasonmcgrody9472 3 роки тому +68

    25 or EVEN 28. Me, looks at my 32mm tires.

  • @jeideanpagao624
    @jeideanpagao624 3 роки тому +6

    I live in the Philippines🇵🇭! I ride on any weather condition, because i like riding my bike and going somewhere with it🤘💞

    • @ianonbass
      @ianonbass 3 роки тому +2

      Moved to the netherlands from the PH. Completely different weather challenge. Enjoy kabayan!

  • @0justjames
    @0justjames 3 роки тому

    i needed this 5 hours ago and tropical rainstorm just fell on my head and had 10 miles of it beating me cold and sore uphill

  • @LukeBanes
    @LukeBanes 3 роки тому +2

    At 2:18, the way he picks up his bike is an epic flex on how light his bike is.

  • @andrewthomas9630
    @andrewthomas9630 3 роки тому +83

    I use car wax on my glasses so the water just runs off, works brilliantly

  • @randomnosity1717
    @randomnosity1717 3 роки тому +62

    Try and wear clear lenses in the rain or if you can't afford a pair - safety specs as getting road water in your eyes can get infected!

    • @charliedillon1400
      @charliedillon1400 3 роки тому +11

      better even to buy all gloves and sunglasses at the hardware store instead of bike shops. Save loads of money and get essentially the same product stamped out of the same Chinese factory, minus the logo.

    • @armadillito
      @armadillito 3 роки тому +1

      I find I need a cap or peak to keep the rain off these

    • @Ystadcop
      @Ystadcop 3 роки тому

      Wimp and border hypochondriac.
      Man up.

    • @rainbowevil
      @rainbowevil 3 роки тому +5

      @Ystadcop ah yes, manning up - clearly the number one contributor to better health outcomes in the modern world... in case your feeble mind is struggling, that was sarcasm. Grow up.

    • @Ystadcop
      @Ystadcop 3 роки тому +2

      @@rainbowevil Sorry, Harry.
      It was my feeble attempt at humour.
      I now feel quite crushed.

  • @denisrho1019
    @denisrho1019 3 роки тому

    Caution: Leaves on the road ! ... during the fall season. Thanks for your great videos. I agree with you about the mud guard and coffee stop. You forgot to mention about the mud sprayed over you nice jacket, before you put your rain jacket ! Ciao from Montréal !

  • @kylewheeler6860
    @kylewheeler6860 3 роки тому

    Nice to see you're in fresh west, in the shire 💪

  • @MrGarycoww
    @MrGarycoww 3 роки тому +1

    I used my giro aero helmet ,was great no rain in the face!

  • @markbowden3031
    @markbowden3031 3 роки тому

    Just bought a set of SKS raceblades, I have had 2 really wet rides with them on and they were my best purchase for those rides. Clean drivetrain, bum and back, definitely need the overshoes next.

  • @certifiedomlayoo
    @certifiedomlayoo 3 роки тому +59

    "laughs in malaysian common heavy tropical rains"

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +8

      Much crazier than our rain for sure!

    • @DiderDoubios
      @DiderDoubios 3 роки тому +15

      “Join laughs with Indonesian monsoon rains”

    • @TheWaikheenryanelf
      @TheWaikheenryanelf 3 роки тому +7

      Here's another Malaysian here to agree with you 😂

    • @nekonara
      @nekonara 3 роки тому +3

      laugh whilst wearing jersey and rain started pouring so suddnly

  • @lazylonewolf
    @lazylonewolf 10 місяців тому +1

    Just biked in heavy rain the other day, so some additional tips:
    - Lol, no need for a rain jacket if you're in the tropics like me. I wasn't freezing, and actually quite comfy.
    - I would relube just before riding, and/or even consider bringing a tiny bottle of lube. My chain was squeaking an hour in and caused some chain suck.

  • @ridealoha2717
    @ridealoha2717 3 роки тому

    Regularly run into rain on rides. Quite refreshing!

  • @andyclark8991
    @andyclark8991 3 роки тому

    Massive thumbs up for Manon/GCN

  • @richardlindsley8210
    @richardlindsley8210 3 роки тому

    Best purchase ever...winter boots. I’ve got northwave gore tex. warm and dry in all weather.

  • @genevievoliveros2944
    @genevievoliveros2944 3 роки тому

    Yes! No matter the weather. 🤙🏼

  • @lwittrock1
    @lwittrock1 3 роки тому

    Good show!

  • @lanaknight7689
    @lanaknight7689 3 роки тому

    Congrats!! Noticed your new jewelry :-)

    • @gregpake1658
      @gregpake1658 3 роки тому

      lana knight was wondering if anyone else noticed that

  • @gregoryh4601
    @gregoryh4601 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Yes riding in the Rain is fun for a change of pace. I like wearing Gore Tex sock if it going to Rain all Day. If you are riding in cold Rain I use Mom’s plastic Hair Net over the Helmet to keep Brain from freezing. Our Group did a 100miles in the Rain without no Flats an did it in a Great Time. Thanks

  • @ur67tube
    @ur67tube 3 роки тому

    Beautiful people... and inspiration video.. 😍👌

  • @xosece
    @xosece 8 місяців тому

    heheheheh perfect video for me, I expect to ride in the wet tomorrow. I live in Galicia, it's going to rain tomorrow and all the next week it seems. Loved the ending with Manon and Hank communicating with the cows. This video needs an update I think

  • @not-mr-beast
    @not-mr-beast 3 роки тому

    Sounds like solid tips for riding in the UK all year round especially in Pembrokeshire!! *I thought I recognised some of those roads :D

  • @glennnicholls8510
    @glennnicholls8510 3 роки тому +1

    I live in Vancouver. What is this 'dry' that you speak of?

  • @ilsonrobertoabreupilenghi6498
    @ilsonrobertoabreupilenghi6498 3 роки тому

    Ótimas dicas. Abraço

  • @davidbarthel5664
    @davidbarthel5664 3 роки тому +6

    Ah nice a ride in the rain, in the UK also known as, a ride.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +2

      Hahaha

  • @JoseRamirez-hw9vj
    @JoseRamirez-hw9vj 3 роки тому

    Putting on that rain jacket was such a flex Hank

  • @slightlyhazy
    @slightlyhazy 3 роки тому

    Looks like Fresh Water West Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Plenty of opportunity to practice cycling in the rain here.

  • @simonderoo9189
    @simonderoo9189 3 роки тому

    Here in belgium the cycling lanes if there are any, are like ice. It's fun to drift on them with a city bike tho

  • @Risayogi
    @Risayogi 3 роки тому +2

    While riding in the wet and it’s still raining, cycling cap is a must. It really helps stop the water from dripping into your eyes. Yes, even when you’re wearing those oversized cycling sunglasses, water can still drips to your eyes. It happened to me and I was forced to stop riding because I just couldn’t see anything.

    • @lennardmeinema9008
      @lennardmeinema9008 3 роки тому

      If you put a little vaseline on your eyebrows it also helps

  • @ownyourarse
    @ownyourarse 3 роки тому

    What a time for this video. Just got drenched while cycling 10mins ago.

  • @anthonywegener5067
    @anthonywegener5067 3 роки тому

    Cool. Wish I would have seen this earlier. Got caught out in a thunderstorm and hail 😑

  • @simonecarra3940
    @simonecarra3940 3 роки тому

    Great video! Any suggestion for bike care after riding in wet conditions? Apart from cleaning chain of course

    • @ryand141
      @ryand141 2 роки тому

      Cleaning, drying and lubing parts asap.

  • @siddhanthjain16
    @siddhanthjain16 3 роки тому

    Would you suggest a gravel or a road bike for a rainy day?

  • @timrichardson2
    @timrichardson2 3 роки тому

    How much difference does grip on tyres have, wet ot dry? Generally low speed travel doesn't tyre compound have more impact than grip on the tyre?

  • @3Max
    @3Max 2 роки тому

    What about after the ride? Do you need to wipe down the bike / chain / etc? I don't ride in the rain, because I'm worried about it ruining the different parts -- mostly the chain, gears, and brakes. One time my brakes got real squeaky, not sure if it was due to the water or something else.

  • @Bernye_east
    @Bernye_east 3 роки тому

    My first roadie experience was on rented Roubaix, I had it for 7 days and six of them were rainy. Still I rode the hell out of it and felt like a terminator. Hold the rule #9 ! :)

  • @Umut-Sen
    @Umut-Sen 3 роки тому +2

    Since I'm a pluviophile, I like to ride in overcast weather. ☁☁☁
    To avoid a heavy rain, I always check the precipitation first, but I never say *NO* to a drizzle 🌧😍🌧😍🌧

    • @thelionskiln
      @thelionskiln 3 роки тому

      You just had to use that instead of just saying you enjoy the sound of water.

  • @burkeculligan4756
    @burkeculligan4756 3 роки тому

    rain riding is my favorite rides... isolated, adventurous, fun.

    • @wyattchoia2473
      @wyattchoia2473 3 роки тому

      Especially when the night is coming in too... I had to climb up to 600m to get home in the dark and rain here in taipei recently... Was tough but good fun

  • @mikehoffman3690
    @mikehoffman3690 5 місяців тому

    Living in Arizona, we don’t have many rainy days. We therefore take advantage of them when we can. Nothing better than rising on a rainy day. 🌧️

  • @mattburkey8393
    @mattburkey8393 3 роки тому

    My first cornering in the wet didn't end well. Much better at it now.

  • @Alejandro_BoniIIa
    @Alejandro_BoniIIa 3 роки тому

    Do you recommend a jacket with or without a hoodie for road biking in the rain?

  • @alcmrs7643
    @alcmrs7643 3 роки тому +35

    Wet City riding here in philippines
    "Hmm is that just a puddle? or there's a pothole underneath it? Welp i shall let my wheelset find out"

    • @AshrakAhmed
      @AshrakAhmed 3 роки тому +6

      Wet road in Bangladesh:
      I see roads partially under water here, now I can't remember if all the manhole covers are present or not in this part of road?
      Well lets roll the dice and find out!

    • @Cid0484
      @Cid0484 3 роки тому +1

      @@AshrakAhmed that sounds terrifying o_O

    • @alcmrs7643
      @alcmrs7643 3 роки тому

      @@AshrakAhmed when i got a bad roll "Cries in corrupted roadworks"

  • @charliewilson3528
    @charliewilson3528 3 роки тому

    I build a quick front fender out of a 2 liter bottle and three zip ties. Works very well.
    And take it off after the rain.

  • @Agent0106
    @Agent0106 3 роки тому

    Very informative and helpful video, my concern with wet weather cycling is what to do with my bike post ride. Do I rinse it down and dry it off before putting away in the shed or arriving at work or can it stay wet for a period before needing a wash. I'd love to know. Thank you.

    • @suburbia2050
      @suburbia2050 3 роки тому +2

      Would make sense to give it a quick hose down. Rainwater on the road surface will be contaminated with all sorts of bike unfriendly stuff like grit salts oils etc

  • @slwsnowman4038
    @slwsnowman4038 3 роки тому +1

    It depends on the rain. I don't ride if it is already raining, but I will go if it is drying or it could start to rain. When it rains in Orange County, California it is always a cold rain. If I was in Orange County, Florida, I'd probably have no problem riding in the rain most of the year.

  • @ZwiftPowers
    @ZwiftPowers 3 роки тому

    My Tip, Swift! 🤗😋👌

  • @kylewernert9785
    @kylewernert9785 3 роки тому

    I'm happy they started the video with the importance of tires, not brakes. It's so easy to slip a corner due to worn tires, too much speed, too much torque, etc.

  • @marcdaniels9079
    @marcdaniels9079 3 роки тому

    Just about to retire to Brazil where very sensibly they don’t go out cycling in the rain ! Although that still leaves about 11 months a year to ride in the sunshine in a bad year ! 👍

  • @lesflynn4455
    @lesflynn4455 3 роки тому +2

    My tip is simple. Don't forget the roads are wet when the rain has recently stopped. I did this once when I had a hangover while riding to work. I had a total brain fart after bombing a short descent and throwing my bike into a 90 degree corner with the road still quite damp. I shed lots of skin, ruined clothes, patched myself up rather than getting medical care, and after going to dr a week later discovering I had picked up 2 kinds of very very nasty bacteria which required 2 rounds of heavy antibiotics to get rid of. So yeah, dont have brain farts while riding in the wet.

  • @Mextorf39
    @Mextorf39 3 роки тому +37

    Hank is a not so sneakily amazing bike handler

    • @gcn
      @gcn  3 роки тому +7

      True

    • @jdhathrisen
      @jdhathrisen 3 роки тому +3

      I can barely take both hands off for more than a second. I'm in awe.

  • @Latchfpv
    @Latchfpv 3 роки тому +1

    Videos that end to soon! I wanted to see Manon make friends with the cows~

  • @colinthompson5881
    @colinthompson5881 3 роки тому

    I tend to use single speed bike or my cross bike when autumn days come in.

  • @nick-kassebaum
    @nick-kassebaum Рік тому

    I know this is an old vid, but does anyone have a tip on specifically preventing punctures in the rain? I ride 32mm tires with clincher non-latex inner tubes, and it seems every single time I ride in the rain I get a flat. Any tips?

  • @neilberry1552
    @neilberry1552 3 роки тому

    Do get out in winter but more so go on the turbo and rollers try mix it up

  • @beluga2857
    @beluga2857 3 роки тому

    I love when it rains cause the smell of the dirt and mud around my cycle. the dirt makes my cycle look so cool and different cycle cover with dirt looks bad ass and the fun when you start to slip or skkid. The trail full of fun can't companie about any thing it too fun . Thank-you god for giving me such a wonderful experience with my cycle do you like to ride in mude in rain season let me know guys.(we all are family to gather)

  • @sebh670
    @sebh670 3 роки тому +1

    Really big fan of your videos ... just one suggestion/wish/imploration : please please please ... when you switch to your "riding scenes" please dont quadruple the volume ... everytime the kids wake up, the dog gets scared and the tree in front of the house drops more leaves ... no need for late night disco-bursts. If you do that, I will even ride in the rain ... I promise.

  • @thatoneguy9856
    @thatoneguy9856 3 роки тому

    This two looks good together

  • @leighharwood9415
    @leighharwood9415 3 роки тому +6

    Living in The New Forest my tip is .. watch out for the cattle grids when wet
    I need to heed this advice as it's getting expensive

    • @wyattchoia2473
      @wyattchoia2473 3 роки тому

      What happened? Big crash?

    • @leighharwood9415
      @leighharwood9415 3 роки тому

      @@wyattchoia2473 .. twice now I've crashed in the winter because of the cattle grids
      Broken bike and damaged ego both times 🤪

    • @suburbia2050
      @suburbia2050 3 роки тому

      @@leighharwood9415 just curious how does the crash happen is it not slowing down in time or turning the wheel while crossing? I was actually in the new forest with my bike last week. It was dry and sunny but I was fairly cautious about crossing. Slow steady speed and made sure I was heading dead straight over it. Would that be sufficient or even suggesting avoiding them completely?

    • @leighharwood9415
      @leighharwood9415 3 роки тому +1

      @@suburbia2050
      I ride over them most days without any issues but if it is raining or icy and you either
      Cross the grids at an angle or put more pressure on the pedals as you pass over the bike slips out from under you
      Hope that answers the question 👍

  • @levi456p
    @levi456p 3 роки тому

    Hi GCN! I recently got my first bike with disc brakes, took it out today on a ride, as it had just stopped raining the roads were very wet. After some time I hear weird loud squeaking noises coming from the rear wheel. I started thinking the noise is caused by the chain lube being washed away. Altough I think I put wet lube on, I did not want to risk damaging the chain & drive train and turn back home. When walking with the bike next to me as I enter the garage the noise is still there altough the chain is not tunring around. Can this noise come from the disc brake? The discs are a bit dirty and sandy from the spray... What should I do to continue riding through fall without damaging my bike?

    • @suburbia2050
      @suburbia2050 3 роки тому +1

      Yes disc brakes get noisy when they are wet. It's normal. If they stay noisy after they have dried completely it just means they got contamination from oil on the road. Just wipe them round the rim on both sides with disc brake cleaner or isopropyl alcohol cleaner.

  • @atharvalohar8026
    @atharvalohar8026 2 роки тому

    Is it normal for Disk brake squeaking sound when wet!?

  • @stevepetrus17
    @stevepetrus17 3 роки тому +19

    I live in Canada and my rain is starting to turn white 🙄

    • @martincaron3546
      @martincaron3546 3 роки тому

      The fun is coming...😉👍🏼🇨🇦😍

    • @richardharris8538
      @richardharris8538 3 роки тому +1

      @@martincaron3546 Don't, please don't. Our last snowfall (in Ottawa) was May 10th, and I was half-expecting to see the white stuff a couple of days ago.

    • @frozenbean
      @frozenbean 3 роки тому +2

      Here in BC, I'm pretty sure my local mountain's going to close to bikes in the next few weeks - unless I can find some chains for my tires!

  • @soundsosincere
    @soundsosincere 3 роки тому

    love ridin my bike all year round but actually prefer the upcoming colder months. i have a problem with sweating below my cape, especially when i cant get dry again due to low temps even if the rain stops. but i guess i have to live with that or ride slower to sweat less ??? will hi quality gear help here ? are there no-sweat-capes?

  • @ingmarvanbogaert1640
    @ingmarvanbogaert1640 3 роки тому

    what can you do against getting dirty water bottles? I sometimes have the problem of dirt getting on the edge of my water water bottle, not really pleasant to drink from.

  • @curtisf.r6233
    @curtisf.r6233 3 роки тому

    I love cycling, no matter the weather. You soon warm up. Plus, I like to see all the miserable faces of people who are walking in the rain and I think of how much money people spend on their cars 😊 I like to keep fit and save money. Great video/tips guys!💧🚵💨

  • @stephanemartin4733
    @stephanemartin4733 3 роки тому

    What a lovely couple.

  • @cymonfeliciano7476
    @cymonfeliciano7476 3 роки тому

    Can someone please help me? I just bought new cassette and new chain but when im on the fifth gear the chain starts skipping/slipping when i pedal hard on it

  • @3000GTStealthGTO
    @3000GTStealthGTO 3 роки тому

    In the rain is my fav