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The Brighter Side To Wet Weather | How To Enjoy Cycling In The Rain!
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- Riding in the rain is a controversial topic in cycling, some love it, some hate it, but how do you stay on the bright side of life when the heavens start to open? Here are a few of our top tips to make the most of your time out on the bike!
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I don't have issues with being wet, I juste hate to wash my bike after every ride.
Similarly. Riding in the wet is fine. Getting home with body, kit and bike soaked and filthy is the problem.
same
A 5k € bike needs a wash everytime is taken out. Even if it is just to show it to a friend at the entrance
Yeah, sand everywhere
And shoes!
When riding in the rain, it's not just your visibility which is reduced but everyone one using the roads, so always take lights and use them.
How about wearing bright coloured clothing instead of the usual ‘high visibility’ black.
Ride with lights always, at least in the rear, when you’re on public roads and trails, and as mentioned elsewhere, high visibility! Black on black I see everywhere is so self-defeating stupid.
@@jackzagorski1947 I laughed at “high visibility black”
@@jackzagorski1947 Why is it that so many bike shops only sell black riding kit?
@@Ridewithjst It took me a year or so to find a decent riding jacket that wasn't black - its a totaly mystery to me
My heart goes out to everyone who lives in a wet climate. Greetings from Athens, Greece.
Waving from Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺
I'd rather ride in the rain than severe heat every time. I dislike both but heat is a real energy sapper.
@@KermitFrogThe Yeah but your drivetrain stays cleaner.
@@FlatSpinMan Agreed. Even I don't sweat enough to be as bad as road dirt and salt filled surface water.
One very important thing you missed is that it's not only your ability to see that can be reduced quite a bit, it's also your chances of being seen! Lights are an absolute must have in those conditions, Hi-Viz kit is a potential life-saver. That's especially true since it's quite easy to find kit that's made to EN 1150 (or your local equivalent) and fits just like any other, so there's just no excuse. And no, looks don't count either - you (and your bike) will look a lot worse after a collision than you ever could with Hi-Viz kit.
While I understand the idea of using the GCN kit for the video and having a camera crew around makes you stand out plenty, I really think that in this particular case it sets a bad example.
100%
I just plastered my bike with reflectors for the fall and I don't care if it looks silly.
First time in the rain with a cut out saddle was like riding a bidet. Immediately bought one of those plastic mudguards you squeeze under it. 😂
😂😂😂 you describe what I felt all this time
HAHA!!!!
Great analogy, that brings back memories haha :D
Haha brilliant.
I rode for years without mudguards. First time I got a set marked a non return journey.
Not aero add a bit of weight on dry days. I don't care, they are worth it.
I remember riding a 160k solo-ride in May this year. After 40 kilometers I was cicling up a hill when suddenly heaven opened its flood gates... Never was I so glad wearing a helmet because the hail was not necessarily the most enjoyable feeling ^^
I tried to document that with my smartphone but there was no way to operate the touch screen with that amount of water coming down. So what I did was embrace the situation, feeling the nature, feeling alive and I had a blast. Then, as soon as it had started, the sun was out again and I decided to actually complete the full ride, still!
Amazing day!
Hail on a bike is the worst. Especially when it's a summer hail storm so you have more skin exposed.
Grimace and bear it is the only way to deal with it.
That does sound good. Not something you’d intend to do, but coming out the other side would be great.
OMG I swear Hank could talk me into how much fun going trough a lobotomy is.....
I can hear him saying "you are already here, your head is split open, you might as well enjoy yourself!!"
Made me spit out my toothpaste at 00:40am LOL
Greetings from Ireland. You guys obviously haven't done much riding in proper rain, other essentials include: clear lens for the glasses, full gloves, overshoes and of course an Ass Saver!
Yes above all soggy feet seem to be the worst factor of cycling in the rain.
Or...you could emigrate to Australia where it doesn't rain nearly as much as the UK.
@@barrypike3669 but then you get eaten by drop bears
How to stay warm in the wet cold weather: Manon "just buy an ice cream from a food truck that will warm you right up!"
It will warm my heart ;)
Such a euphoric feeling riding in wet/damp weather. Subjective but I always feel like the air quality is better during/after rain.
Dark skies, raining, dark clothing. No lights! Come on GCN, I know aero and weight means a lot to you but please be seen 👍
"How to enjoy riding in the rain." Oddly this is the shortest ever GCN video.
Living in the lake District we get lots of rain, my tips is always have lights on your bike for when it's heavy or misty plus put a cycle cap under your helmet, protects your vision and makes it more bearable.
I sweat a lot even during cloudy days, so riding in the rain feels amazing to me
Trying to figure out how a track pump and carrying some cash has anything to do with wet weather riding...I think Hank was implying that you may choose a different pressure on a wet day vs a dry day, though it was not mentioned. And you should always carry cash no matter the conditions so....
That track pump was lost on me as well. Sure, it is handy. So is a GPS head unit. But does it make riding in the rain better, or satisfy your sponsor?
I thought the whole presentation was muddled and not up to their usual standard. So many obvious points about riding in the rain totally missed.
I do so love a gentle rain in warm weather whilst riding. The pitter-patter of raindrops on my helmet is almost hypnotic on quieter sections of a route. However, my favorite rain rides are the ones when an apocalyptic thunderstorm explodes from the heavens and there's no choice but to ride through. Absolutely exhilarating.
How long is the typical ride?
You two crack me up....riding in the rain is relaxing to a point....if wet stay wet get wet it's already too late enjoy it.
The thumbnail is the best. Love Manon’s expression.
Tip from a casual observer at (1:41): merino stays warm when wet (but does not dry quickly, so don’t stop).
I’m determined to get better at cycling because I returned to cycling after getting my road bike stolen. 3 yrs later I’m out on the road again and I can’t let my old man beat me on these weekly bike rides we have. Sometimes the weather gets crazy so thanks for the vid🤟🏿
Not one of your better efforts, @GCN. Some things you missed:
Rain-repellent materials such as Gore-tex and similar, that repel water but are still breathable. (Tip: I sometimes like to wear the hood, and put my helmet on over it.)
Speaking of hoods, the right design helps. There are some with drawstrings to cinch back the sides to keep your peripheral vision clear.
Mud guards/fenders. How did you miss this???
Waterproof shoe covers.
Water repellent gloves.
Lights!! Make your bike as visible as possible.
Hot drink in an insulated bottle.
Less ventilated helmet.
Glasses vs no glasses. Some like wearing glasses. I prefer no glasses. The glasses tend to get covered in water and/or fog up. My vision is actually clearer without them.
Inserts for ventilated saddles. If your saddle has a large cutout, your undercarriage is going to get a mighty spray. An insert or a wide piece of heavy duty tape on the underside of your saddle will help avoid it.
Good tips but some of us are nearly blind and have no choice about wearing glasses.
Hank and Manon, I recommend lights both front and back, an ass saver to reduce the road grit on your clothes (and in the washing machine later) and a high visibility jacket. I would not recommend ice cream when soaking wet and cold but cake and hot coffee is definitely a help.
Fenders !! Thanks Hank and Manon. Peace
I’d add the following (although living in Perth, Australia, I’m not a wet weather expert).
1. “Arse Saver” or some other rear mud guard. Lite and easy to install and keeps your bum dry-ish
2. Lights. Mind you, I use flashing lites in all weather, but especially important in wet weather
3. Hi-vis if possible
4. Booties & good gloves (amazing they weren’t wearing any)
When I commute to work I use a biking cape. They're great and although it does keep my legs dry, my core stays warm and it protects my backpack as well.
Wear some high vis kit dudes !!
what a beautiful ride, with the green hills and the fog.
one of my favourite rides was riding through the suburbs of melbourne late at night in the wet, no cars on the road, just me, in the awesome atmosphere of the street lights reflected off the wet road. bliss.
Sounds awesome Luke! We love those quiet roads!
I start wearing gloves long before even thinking about a jacket.
Same. I've noticed before the crew barely seem to wear gloves even in winter. Which always seems weird to me. If it's cold I need hand protection first way more than anywhere else.
@@seanoleary771 depends if it’s wet and cold. Where I live it rains and it’s still usually warm. But where my parents live if it rains it’s cold. So gloves go on first and a warm rain jacket. Up here where it’s warm the rain cools me off
you should live near the equator, you will love it. Here rain improves performance, you can be cooler only when you get wet, how is this ?
The perfect follow-up video for this would be a GCN Tech “post ride in the rain maintenance” how-to video!
My velomobile is amazing for rain, hail, headwinds and even light snow flurries. I have to keep cleaning off my glasses though.
This couple is so chemistry
Of course, the upside to any of this, being hygienically is that I can get clean doing something I love!
Great video!
I know that Ice Cream van well... top of the Bwlch near Treorchy. But I wish there was a sign at the bottom of the hill to tell you it was there and open!
There's nothing worse than rounding the hairpin at the top to find out the Ice Cream van has shut up shop and gone home!
Its simple really. I see GCN notification, i click it instantly.
Yes Manon, yes!!! There is NOTHING better than a pint of ice cream in the rain!
Dedicated winter bike with full fenders and crap flaps. #gamechanger! And group rides so much nicer
gotta ride in the rain to learn your limits
Wear yellow tinted glasses. Makes everything look brighter.
Or polarized lenses. But I actually prefer no glasses at all. The drops on the lenses obscure my vision and they often fog
Full coverage fenders actually improve aerodynamics according to Bicycle Quarterly. I can't vouch for that, but they sure do make riding in the rain more comfortable. You get less wet, and the water is clean because it hasn't touched the road.
Also, you need a full set of lights to ride in the conditions in the video. Especially if you are riding alone. Not every driver will stop after he hits you. A cyclist friend of mine was killed while riding alone by a hit and run driver who left him to die. He was just 29. He'd be 61 today. Every year I ride to a memorial set up by his cyclist friends. Keep your friends from having to do that. Take sensible precautions.
I love riding in the rain during the summer. It’s a great break from 90+ temps of our summers.
Hank loves getting caught in the rain..
Does he also like piña coladas?
Personally, I enjoy riding in the rain much more when I'm on the trainer inside.
Favourite duo🙏
Im 50 years old. Ive been riding for 30 of those, and there is nothing you can do that will convince me that intentionally riding in the UK rain is pleasant.
So far, despite her best efforts with bikepacking and riding in the rain, Manon has completely convinced me she was right first time - don’t! Now where’s my cup of tea? Brr
In the hills in the mist... While you are right about the cold one danger you forgot to mention is dosile sheep standing in the road while storming downhill at 50ks an hour.... They could stay still they could move left or right pick one and hope for the best... I once got it wrong, could have been a castlemine xxxx advert I genuinely thought I could see the pub from there... 😅
Every year a local bike shop sponsors a 31 Days of July Challenge where the goal is to ride a minimum of an hour a day, outside, every day in July. While July is historically relatively dry, completing this ride means at least one ride in the rain is inevitable. Where I live in the Mid-Atlantic US, it's usually pretty warm during July, so it's rare it's all that cold. The result is I've found there isn't a big difference between riding when you're soaked from sweat and when you're soaked from rain. Riding in the rain became easier after getting a gravel bike with disc brakes and being capable of mounting fenders.
i always loved riding in the rain... and snow :)
Stay home warm and cozy and watch other people suffer through the window
There is no suffering when endorphins kicks in!
Stay hard don't be soft
Full coverage fenders would help. Along with high visible jacket or at least something other then black with some lights. Cause cars & trucks also go out in the rain.
Extra tips: flashing lights front and rear, waxed drivetrain, yellow or orange lensed glasses (aids in seeing and warms up your view, making things not look so grey and bleak), water proof gloves & shoe covers and lastly, an 'Ass Saver' mudguard.
Clear or photochromatic lenses and winter waterproof shoes and socks! Warm and waterproof hi viz gloves and I have a plastic clear hard shell that fits over my helmet (lazer Z1). White! Hi viz neck Buff. A waterproof jacket and day riding lights are essential and a given too. Those are the basics for me. I don’t go out in the rain, but get caught out in it quite a lot. I ride through the lighter rain but get off the roads when it downpours, it’s far too dangerous out there then?
The best bit is peeling all your soaking kit off when you get home, straight into the machine with that. It’s a nice hot cuppa for me and a soak in the bath with a good Lush bath bomb! Happy days!
Always look on the bright side of life
Put some full coverage fenders/mudguards on your bike that way you only get wet from above not below, and... It's much more pleasant to ride with/behind someone in the rain if they have full fenders.
Dear Brits, hats off for even contemplating riding in the rain. The most obvious thing for me is that you should mount fenders (mud guards), at the very least an ass saver, no matter how racey a super bike you ride. No need to make it a celebration to masochism. Ciao from southern Italy. 😉
Train the rain! Bikepacking usually involves weather and being outside.
Fenders (mudguards) are really nice to have in the rain. They do wonders to keep you, and more importantly your drivetrain, relatively dry and free of mud and grit. They do bad things to one's speed, but let's be honest: if you're riding in the rain, speed isn't the main consideration anyway.
Also, if you're a person who has more than one bike, don't ride your fancy one in the rain on purpose, unless you're actually trying to destroy it.
The video is so good. I see it often in Korea. Castelli jersey raccoon loves it 👩🙋♀️😘
I love riding in the rain. The only thing that sucks is the bike maintenance after a ride. I use to ride throughout the year-rain or shine to work and back. When you're properly equipped to handle the weather its really fun.
Sure about needing a rain jacket? As someone who sweats for England I use merino wool baselayers (how many depends on the temp), even when wet they keep you warm, also means don't have the drag factor of a flappy jacket.
BITD we would lube up our legs with some mineral oil mixed with a bit of wintergreen oil if it was raining. It really does help if you're wearing shorts in a race or training ride when it's pouring outside. Rain kind of bounces off. The other hot tip: get yourself a bike with fenders (mudguards). They make riding in the rain so much more enjoyable.
Planned a trip and the weather changed to rain the entire week. My Castelli Gabba kept me completely dry and warm.
I presume Conor put in for a sneaky day off when he heard this topic was going to be filmed...
I'm with Manon. We have zwift now, no need to get wet, cold and dirty while training. Though I love racing in the worst conditions possible.
Lots of great tips, and the scenery was lovely even in the rain, and I enjoyed the shots of the sheep, I know they have nothing to do with bikes but they are lovely.
Bright clothing for visibility should be mentioned.
Gotta love the Bwlch when its raining
I bought some rain trousers meant for commuting, and simply cut them into a pair of shorts. It looks a bit raggy but it keeps your bum dry.
Hank is the Dude!
If it ain't raining, it ain't training! But yes, mudguards and high visibility clothing are musts. What is this trend for black/dark coloured kit all about?
Up until recently the gortex shake dry fabric only comes in black. Rapha made one in EF colors, but it’s not for sale. I have a gortex one it’s so good it’s worth black.
If you have the resources to ride an amazingly top end bike then don't ride it in bad weather. Buy a second bike as a winter bike.
A winter bike should have mud guards VERY IMPORTANT, cheap frame (like 531 tubing or cheaper), lights on a dynamo (so no worries about batteries), box section rims with 32 or 36 spokes, maybe even a pannier rack.
Use to (try to) cope with it now I just hi(i)t Zwift everytime it rains... or maybe go MTB on a rainy sunday eventually
Washing bike is an issue I agree, but I actually prefer to go off-road if I can when the weather is wet or cold because it cuts your average speed right down so things like windchill are less of an issue and it’s easier to take some more spare stuff in a rucksack.
In warm/hot weather, I actually prefer riding in the rain to the brutal unforgiving rays of the burning daystar that is our Sun. At such times, my only rain prep is for my phone (sandwich baggie) and my trunk bag, since in hot weather, getting wet actually feels pretty good. "Just RIDING in the rain! I'm riding, in the rain. What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again!... Just singin' and ridin' in the rain!"
Yesterday, I did my Birthday "Ride Your Age" challenge of 60 miles, and I could have used a little rain on the less shaded parts of the ride. (Yesterday, I rode my age, and today, I am _FEELING_ my age!) I think next year, when I ride my age, I am going to go METRIC! 😅
Black clothes and low visibility. Were the presenters worried about being hit by a vehicle?
Mr funny and ms cutie = adorable duo
Massive tip here - Zwift. Don't have wash your bike, clean your chain as much and no chance of getting knocked off or run over 👍
And here I am planning on setting up the trainer and restarting my Zwift subscription. The irony is that I now own appropriate clothing and should be able to stay reasonably comfortable in the rain.
'There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing', Alfred Wainwright, 1973
Another Great Video Manon & Hank 👍 Love Cycling in the Rain, weird I know but there's something exhilarating, refreshing and mentality grounding about Cycling in the Rain 🌧️ Light or Heavy Rain, it don't matter, you only get wet once 🚴🌧️🚴♂️👍🚴♀️😁🚴😂🚴♂️
Guys guys guys, you can't do a video on how to enjoy cycling in the rain without at least mentioning mudguards...
Bike goes away when the weather becomes rubbish. I just up my running in the winter as I find it more convenient. Happy to adapt and don’t miss riding at all 😂
As many (most?) I hate having to wash my road bike. That’s why I rather go mountain biking when it rains. For the MTB it doesn’t make a big difference, I have to wash it most of the time anyway after a ride in the woods. Plus there is less rain under the trees, and you’ll get none in your face thanks to the visor on the MTB helmet and the lower riding speed.
Hank fix your helmet straps, the Y should meet just below your ear to prevent the tilting in a crash the most.
Riding in bad weather is not as nice as riding in good weather, but it's better than not riding. I ride a fair bit in bad weather. But I think you should really consider mudguards. There are even snap-on mudguards for racing bikes with narrow tires. Life is so much better.
about 22 seconds in i was sure Hank was going to burst into song ' If life seems jolly rotten , There's something you've forgotten . And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing '
Take on with you ALLWAYS ...lights ,front and rear even during the day...especialy with fog....now imagon in the mountans full of curves...
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, but the rain in Wales falls whenever the GCN crew go there. I wear a water resistant casquette under my helment and wear water resistant overshoes for longer wet rides. And always use front and rear LED lamps whatever the weather. This GCN episode's guest star is @0:39
This will come in handy if the thirty minutes of rain we’ll get this year in Qatar happen to fall at a time when I am near my bike
I will go with riding low pressure than normal also thicker tyres like your 28mm or atleast a 25
Important when riding in the rain: Lights! Visibility is greatly reduced, not only for you but also for cars, stay safe out there!
Top tips for riding in "uncomfortable" conditions
- Wax your chain and water, dirt, dust will not affect your drive train in any way anymore. This applies to all weather conditions.
- Wear bright clothes/use lights
- Use ass saver
- Obey Rule #5
You're welcome
I heard some people saying wax isn't very effective in wet weather.
It’s already cold 🥶 in G Britain 🇬🇧 . Come to Kalifornia it’s still 80-90 warm
It all depends on what you're doing...
One of my London-Surrey 100 Rides was the wettest and windiest events I have ever ridden in, and we had two options: wear waterproofs and sweat to death during those 100 miles; or, wear the sports kit, become soaked through, and warm up from the inside.
I chose the latter, and warmed up from the inside... But, I didn't stop for longer than 15 minutes mid-ride, where I usually stop for half an hour for a bit of lunch, as I knew I would begin to freeze standing still whilst I was warm and toasty when moving.
I had made sure, fortunately, that I had warm clothes to put on at the end of the ride though... I know that after riding 100 miles once you stop you begin to freeze, as your body slows down, but on that ride the affect would have been double!
So, no... On rides I will allow myself to become the drowned rat, ride through it, warm up, and keep warm by moving... But, it all depends on what kind of riding you are doing, and many fair weather riders wouldn't be out in the wet weather in the first place!
Was that in 2014 by any chance?
If you’re going to be riding on main roads in the fog & rain, a rear light is probably wise..!
Love cycling in the rain even though many people I know think this fails any reasonable sanity check. I'm a mtb fan especially in wet for the extra grip however, particularly if there's potential for ice or snow (knobby tires in snow).
Winter gloves might come in handy. #justsayin
Snow and cold over rain. But living in Finland we get all the tough weather conditions 🇫🇮
Main biking is commuting for me so the most enjoyable thing for me is seeing how much more traffic I am pasing because I didn't wimp out and use the car.
Thing I hate most with it is getting into wet kit for the nide home. I combat some of this by having change of kit there, but shoes are the big issue. I miss office radiators.
Especially so if you’re commuting home in the dark with wet gear.