What mistakes have you made when riding in the rain? Let us know in the comments 👇
@gabrielham60183 жыл бұрын
Poncho link www.vaude.com/en-INT/Equipment/Eco-Fair/Green-Shape/40/Covero-II-Rain-Poncho
@gabrielham60183 жыл бұрын
a little pricey but good
@apm95073 жыл бұрын
I forgot to put on my rain bonnet over my helmet yesterday when it was a mix of freezing rain and sleet on my velomobile ride. I need to get a baseball cap visor to keep the freezing rain off my glasses.
@dominicstokes44243 жыл бұрын
where do u guys film this is beautiful
@apm95073 жыл бұрын
Freezing fog is the worst. Suddenly you can't see, the cars can't see, and the previously bone dry road becomes an Olympic ice rink. It just looks like fog but at 5K feet it becomes freezing fog. Lots of cars in the ditch. The best plan I have is to get off the road and into the dirt by the side of the road if I am on my fat tire bike. On my velomobile I get over too but wait 20 minutes and watch a GCN+ show while I drink coffee and blow hot coffee breath over my phone so it doesn't ice up and obscure my GCN+ show.
@gja20003 жыл бұрын
Mistake number one when riding out in cold rain: trying to talk and film a GCN video.
@jedisdad22653 жыл бұрын
Seems that GCN presenter HATE HiViz Colors. Black tends to blend into the murky dark of rain. Much better to have a HiViz color rain jacket.
@JiKimbo3 жыл бұрын
Seems they hate lights too
@nuttycommuter37185 күн бұрын
It doesn’t make any difference in terms of likelihood to have a collision with a car driver.
@upelayov3 жыл бұрын
I'm a car driver and a cyclist and you don't only need lights when cycling during rainy days. It really makes you much more visible always, no matter the weather conditions.
@cilldaracyclist28223 жыл бұрын
Yep would have to agree, anytime I get on my bike no matter the weather or time of day the lights go on, extra visibility can't hurt
@SLOPPEWALL3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I use a strobe front and tail light in the day no matter what the weather conditions are. Nighttime... enough lights that I probably near the level of obnoxious, but it is better than being a dead cyclist story on the local six o'clock news.
@cilldaracyclist28223 жыл бұрын
@@SLOPPEWALL yeah I'm the exact same, during the day I usually use smaller flashing lights, something like 60 lumen on the front and 15 on the back but at night......I have them plus a few others, a 1000 lumen headlight, and a 260 lumen rear, usually at night I'll have up to 8 lights on the bike front and back, may seem like overkill to some but I don't wanna be on the news either, ironically enough drivers don't always see me even with all the lights...
@jimihenrik113 жыл бұрын
I second that. That why my commuter has a hub dynamo and lights. I just never turn them off.
@armadillito3 жыл бұрын
@@SLOPPEWALL just be wary of setting your front lights up to look like a larger vehicle further away in poor conditions. Two similar large white lights side by side can have that effect apparently.
@Jonas_Willems3 жыл бұрын
Mistake 1: going for a ride in the rain
@sventice3 жыл бұрын
I live near the northwest coast of North America; if I didn't ride in the rain, I would hardly ride at all. Fenders, lights, and rain gear make it a very tolerable experience.
@diviscadilek17643 жыл бұрын
It's a bit of a different situation when you've got a training plan that basically forces you to get out and ride, no matter the weather. Also, usually a bad weather ride gets better once you warm up, provided you wear the right clothing.
@rafaelmalho93533 жыл бұрын
I ride with the rear light all year, to increase safety
@SC-kq7yj3 жыл бұрын
being dressed black completely and not adding extra reflectivity, next to a blinkyblinky back light.
@urbanjungle96003 жыл бұрын
Another tip - put your phone in a ziplock/drybag. You’ll thank me for it. 👍🏻
@HiopX3 жыл бұрын
road markings are especially slippery when wet.
@h2obubbli3 жыл бұрын
had a massive fall once because of this, my hip didnt enjoy that at all :(
@iann233 жыл бұрын
And the tram tracks in Geneva city centre.
@HiopX3 жыл бұрын
@@iann23 Shouldn't you avoid tram tracks regardless of weather?
@iann233 жыл бұрын
@@HiopX need to cross them somewhere, same with cattle grids
@KermitFrogThe3 жыл бұрын
That joyous mix of glass and paint we 2 wheelers all love. Same as the nice grippy metal manhole covers that are always in the ideal riding line on bends. That's more for motorbikes unless roads are clear enough but still annoying.
@davepratt99093 жыл бұрын
I don't even like when it rains in Zwift!
@bredemeijer9648Ай бұрын
I like the wet in Swift!
@davidsullivan72903 жыл бұрын
I run front and rear blinking lights all the time. Even on sunny rides; often cars don't see you when you go in and out of sun and shadow (trees on the side of the road).
@EdwinCCho3 жыл бұрын
Not having a dedicated rain bike with full length fenders/mudguards permanently mounted (n+1)
@paddyotoole20583 жыл бұрын
Agreed. This is the way to go.
@Terrierized3 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@ViveSemelBeneVivere3 жыл бұрын
Check out *Zefal Swan* , they are good detachable mudguards.
@rahulkarira3 жыл бұрын
You forgot an important one "not braking too aggressively, specially the front brakes, because of higher chances of slipping and crashing"
@secretagent863 жыл бұрын
excellent point
@rogersimmons87883 жыл бұрын
Not checking the weather forecast when deciding whether to ride or not.
@wallacewestmeath3 жыл бұрын
in ireland , the forecast means nothing .. 4 seasons in one day :)
@tomstricklin34093 жыл бұрын
HTFU
@glennnicholls85103 жыл бұрын
Wearing glasses. If you go out with rain and spray pouring into your eyes it's not only really unpleasant but gives the impression the weather is much worse than it really is.
@wibblemu93 жыл бұрын
Riding without a mud guard, only took 2 rides before I went out to buy one
@jamiewellbourn36093 жыл бұрын
I picked up a nice pair that work great to keep me protected, but they don't hug the wheels and only stick out straight. Great for me, not so much for anyone directly behind Lol
@PaulRiezebos3 жыл бұрын
Forget about the riding in the rain mistakes, Someone forgot the gcn-logo intro at 0:43 😯
@mattburkey83933 жыл бұрын
Crikey!
@remitournier25263 жыл бұрын
Mistake #11 : Riding a dura-ace 12k Pinarello in the rain! :p
@thelesserzdoctor23454 күн бұрын
Ha!! EXACTLY my thoughts too!!! There’s a reason we have winter bikes!
@fergusdenoon12553 жыл бұрын
Puddles are good for finding puncture holes.
@jamiewellbourn36093 жыл бұрын
Puddles stress me out for this reason, it's impossible to know what's under them!
@KermitFrogThe3 жыл бұрын
@@jamiewellbourn3609 I had a cage dweller stop and give me grief for riding around a puddle. I asked him to ride through it to find out if there was an open manhole cover,stone etc. in there. He declined in a huff. I think this is just not understanding how different things are a hazard to different vehicles. For instance I am not scared of traffic jams in the slightest.
@robertwiley77443 жыл бұрын
Biggest mistake is letting the rain be an excuse for not riding my bike.
@fellrunner19753 жыл бұрын
Good vid. I’m an advocate for bike lights in all conditions and wearing hi viz since I was knocked off my bike last year and broke my elbow. I still don’t get why so many riders wear black. Surely the idea is to be visible and to be seen. 🤷🏻♂️
@frinkie3 жыл бұрын
Ninja Cyclists. I don't quite understand it either.
@applejuice52973 жыл бұрын
I would agree in dark conditions. Hi viz doesn’t make you any more visible in light conditions. The same could be said that all cars should be bright yellow.
@inspiredtotired83693 жыл бұрын
Ollie, don't forget the first MOT is due on that car on the 23 November 2023 and the tax is due on the 1st December 2021😉
@piptazo13 жыл бұрын
What about allowing extra distance for braking? That is far more important than anything that you have mentioned.
@KermitFrogThe3 жыл бұрын
Less of an issue with discs, but agreed. I spent years on rim brakes and love how comparitively consistant discs are.
@TimIrwin263 жыл бұрын
My last really wet ride was an 85 mile ride, 37* F (3* C) at the start. I was the only one in the group with fenders. Fenders are great for keeping mud of off yourself, but also _much_ nicer to ride behind in a group. Of course now that I have a bunch of nice cold / wet weather gear, I end up on Zwift on most of the days where I might use it.
@gillbrown40773 жыл бұрын
If you want to be visible why wear black?
@JonFairhurst3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one: don’t use carbon wheels and rim brakes in the rain (Ollie.) Not only does that grit wear down your drivetrain, but it wears down your wheels too. Plus they stop poorly, which almost killed me once.
@mattmcgyver92443 жыл бұрын
Sharing a puddle with an opposing van...wave from the 6" deep puddle displaced by the van went over my head. (also not a good idea to ride into a puddle you can't see the bottom of)
@laszlozoltan50213 жыл бұрын
is that a puddle or pothole? "pothole", def. noun, a smelly canadian cannabis smoker getting in an already occupied elevator on a wet day
@Terrierized3 жыл бұрын
Yes I saw a friend being funny by charging a puddle, only to find it was a pothole Not funny
@omgahandlelol3 жыл бұрын
My mistake is always waiting to long to clean the drivetrain after wet/rainy rides.
@willemrm40333 жыл бұрын
Biggest mistake was to believe the gloves manufacturers that their gloves are waterproof. if one wears the gloves at wrist level on top of the jacket as in the video they will get wet inside pretty quickly. If needed I put plastic over gloves on, and plastic bags on my feet. It also helps (a bit) to put the trousers straps not around the feet but around the shoes/over shoes , so less water slips into them. As i only wear my older clothes in bad weather I don't really care for mudguards with slick tires, bike has to be cleaned anyway and clothes washed.. and a wet bum/legs don't really bother me unless it also gets really cold.
@arsaeterna42853 жыл бұрын
3:50 I thought I was peak down and then the wind was like oh dude, let me fix that for you, it's actually peak up
@jabehauber3 жыл бұрын
Whatever you think is visible - double it. We cyclists are the poorest judges of visibility. Drivers just can't see you. Eff black kit. Day glo all around. Recently I had a utility worker pull next to me in his van and actually go out of his way to thank me for wearing hi-viz gear. He says he has had so many close calls with cyclists simply because they tend to blend in with the pavement, especially on any gray day.
@xosece11 ай бұрын
great tips. How about wax for wet conditions? I am planning on using it all year long, if it is good for wet it should work on any other kind of weather, right?
@declanfaughey84713 жыл бұрын
Cycling in the rain just any Irish cyclist and we call it our day off.
@andiimau13 жыл бұрын
There’s the mistake of not avoiding painted lines or metal , especially if turning. Learnt that mistake the hard way.
@peterbee88923 жыл бұрын
Riders need to wear high vis (not black) when riding in poor conditions. A dark outfit against a dark hedge or road when viewed by a 70 year old looking through a badly cleaned windscreen covered in condensation is a recipe that only ends badly for cyclists. Lights are good but a high vis jacket would be better. Be seen be safe.
@nickw61753 жыл бұрын
the biggest mistake is not stopping when it gets really bad. Thats what trees have evolved for over millions of years simply for riders to wait under until the rain eases.
@monty20783 жыл бұрын
works well in a thunderstorm of course
@vkzkv3 жыл бұрын
It would be great if GCN would make a video about what clothing to use in different temperatures/conditions or what to buy for a "starter pack" for a newbie road/gravel cyclist
@johansauser26613 жыл бұрын
Fun fact : Day-time running lights are mandatory in Switzerland for cars :)
@Av1Spitzer3 жыл бұрын
never seen anyone so excited by a rain jacket, its like Ollie wants it to rain just to wear his 'rain cape' btw, nice new oakleys
@sventice3 жыл бұрын
I never ride anywhere without rain gear; it's just good sense.
@dundrumleith11 ай бұрын
Make sure to dry a rechargeable light if it has been out in the rain, so as not to short out the port when you next recharge it.
@clacclackerson36783 жыл бұрын
I bought a belt-drive bike for riding in the rain. It has revolutionised how I view wet-weather cycling. No more endless drive-train maintenance!
@l3gaming273 жыл бұрын
I enjoy rainy rides in the summer but it always feels like the bike gets trashed afterwards and bb30 bottom brackets love taking in all the grit after a rainy ride :(
@ronaldgjosey12543 жыл бұрын
There is another option that was missed. A Mirror, I only used to use a mirror while Touring on unfamiliar Roads, ETC. For the past 15 years I won't even ride without one on my Road Bike. When the vehicles are approaching from the rear you can see them most times before they see you.
@MarkSmithSa3 жыл бұрын
I find they also see you looking at them in your mirror which gives them a moral choice to move out or not.
@delkim36913 жыл бұрын
Garmin Varia Radar all the time!!! Super bright tail light!
@thenine833 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know how a peak stops road spray getting in your eyes. It comes from the road, not the sky.
@Kimberly_Sparkles3 жыл бұрын
I'm a weirdo. I love riding in a gentle rain.
@Kimberly_Sparkles3 жыл бұрын
@@boliverfridgewater3140 💗
@stevek88293 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'll let air out of my tires out on the road. Even if I had a tire gauge it might be hard to hand pump up enough if I let out too much. It only takes one little hishhh of air to let out too much. Was he even carrying a hand pump or a tire gauge? I keep my air in my tires as long as possible.
@jbratt3 жыл бұрын
Rain is ok. Cold is ok. Rain and cold, not so ok.
@dervanige3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn‘t stuff my tights into the overshoes -> Rain pours in your “white kicks”
@blackcyclist3 жыл бұрын
GCN: what's your biggest Mistake riding in the rain? Me: riding in the rain!
@jaymsf45033 жыл бұрын
You guys at GCN has taken to address all the easy stuff like this one: riding in the rain... here’s a challenge for you. How do you ride while wearing hearing aid(s)?
@aussierules34363 жыл бұрын
Pardon ?
@jaywood82963 жыл бұрын
Wearing black outfit.
@kskdtr3 жыл бұрын
I love the look the drivers give me when passing by under pouring rain....
@jujuryan96323 жыл бұрын
Oh yea, I do as well 😀
@richfox12553 жыл бұрын
I ride in the rain for a good chunk of the year in Portland, Oregon. I prefer waterproof socks from Seal Skinz or Dexshell worn under my shoes. Much easier to deal with than booties and very effective at keeping me warm and dry. At the end of a ride, my cycling shoes, socks and gloves go on a boot dryer so they’re ready for tomorrow.
@behanseck2 жыл бұрын
I know this an old post. I live just south of you. Are you wearing a normal sock under your waterproof ones? My feet get crazy cold.
@richfox12552 жыл бұрын
@@behanseck The waterproof socks I wear I both have a merino wool inner layer, so I don’t wear anything else under them. Between the wind blocking of the membrane and the merino, I’m pretty comfy for a few hours riding in Portland rain.
@cavemanindustries5102 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to figure out what I need to do to be comfy ish riding in Portland this winter. Thank you for the intel!
@imulford3 жыл бұрын
Love that you cycled the Rhigos mountain when talking about rain 😂😍. Used to love cycling up that road, even in the rain!
@jonathanfroggatt58653 жыл бұрын
I wished I’d seen this video 3 weeks ago when my boiler burst 💥 and water 💦 came through the ceiling as I was riding on Zwift 😢😢😢 Please don’t be alarmed my bike was ok after a good clean 🧽 😂
@neilmdon3 жыл бұрын
I am struck by the correspondence between dressing in bright clothing and having lights to avoid being killed by a car and the discourse around Sarah Everard. Yes we should use lights and wear bright reflective clothing, but it is still 100% the responsibility of drivers not to kill us.
@williamaylmer21943 жыл бұрын
The other reason to use mudguards is so as to not spray your mates trying to follow behind.
@artemisxo67342 жыл бұрын
i'm a mountain biker, for me rainy days mean sticking to the gravel and switching my spds (if i'm using them) for flats, mostly to wear my ride concepts hellion shoes. they're incredible in rain and mud
@jamesthecyclist5973 жыл бұрын
Yeah I made a rain mistake once. Super slippery tarmac. Locked up both brakes trying to avoid a crash with some runners, ended up falling and sliding 15 ft on my side with my bike on top of me.
@paulhopkins38153 жыл бұрын
Not too sure about reducing tyre pressure when it rains. When I rode the 2019 prudential because the weather was abysmal The general advice was to reduce tyre pressure. Following continental’s advice I didn’t whereas many of my fellow riders did and some suffered several punctures. So, when riding in the wet perhaps you should follow the manufacturers advice.
@big_icky3 жыл бұрын
Am one of those weirdos
@godemperormeow859110 ай бұрын
As an American e-bike commuter in Rural Florida, all of my equipment is bulky and heavy. Rain cape? No! Rain COAT! Big, yellow, and very annoying.
@ChrisCapoccia3 жыл бұрын
couple entries in this vid about clothing, but completely depends on temps. summer rain is a totally different thing from winter rain. in the summer i'm already sweaty and being wet from rain vs being wet from sweat is not a big difference and i don't bring special clothes
@tomstricklin34093 жыл бұрын
I rode in a hot summer rain once, it felt like the moisture was coming from both directions, like being steamed.
@jamesrosar38233 жыл бұрын
Wool socks. Thin, high % wool dress socks can be layered, and can keep squishy feet from becoming life-threatening, while not becoming too hot for the rest of a ride. Water has a way of getting into even good winter boots, so you may as well expect it. And if you actually are “planning” to ride in the dark and/or rain, bring spare blinkies in case your primaries *ever* crap out. Even the tiniest blinky is far better than having nothing in the dark!
@e3dave7443 жыл бұрын
Yeah,, some nice Marino wool socks👍👍
@Phonamana2 жыл бұрын
5:35 An Ass saver. Brilliant! I have seen those before and I had no clue what they were. I thought the riders were carrying extra spokes. LOL Now I know what the thing is for.
@cathiek80286 ай бұрын
Have lights on my helmet, as well - just in case rider and bike get separated (heaven forbid) when a problem arises and because with any bike I ride, I have lights with me. I'm really surprised that more helmet makers don't offer versions with lights! Thanks for the info.
@aszalai863 жыл бұрын
Mistake #1: went out for a ride, even when it just started to (snowy) rain Mistake #2: kept my PEO coated rims on... de-icing salts just ate the PEO coating in 30kms...
@lfc-europe3 жыл бұрын
Biggest mistake: riding in the rain in the first place.
@apm95073 жыл бұрын
Cycling commuters view the weather as something to adjust to instead of give in to.
@alex.pozgaj3 жыл бұрын
Buy...buy...buy... I was expecting tips going beyond list of things to purchase, while riding dressed in all black. Seriously, the only real tips were to have lights on and to wash your bike after the ride.
@tyronebrown99363 жыл бұрын
Goretex socks will keep you drier than most over shoes. If you ride in hot Esther you’ll sweat in a jacket. If you ride in cotton socks without protection you’ll get blisters. I ride across the USA 3 times and learned the goretex socks lesson quite by accident. Bought them on a whim and they are 1000% the most important rain kit of all. $50- well spent.
@stuart39013 жыл бұрын
Also bring a couple dry towels and put at least one your carseat!
@FlyingFun.3 жыл бұрын
Road markings get slippery when wet, braking and cornering requires care. Dont wear black lol.
@alexflorance11113 жыл бұрын
I find it difficult to watch you riding carbon wheels and rim brakes in the winter
@theemperor-wh40k183 жыл бұрын
@@ark8tct rim brakes brake worse in the rain (less friction). Also, i believe carbon adds to that and you brake worse.
@becker5173 жыл бұрын
Don’t go cheap on rain gear that restricts your motion, which I did on day 1 of 7, attempting 1270 miles tour of Michigan Great Lakes. Cheap rain pants led to serious knee pain and only making it 4 of 7 days.
@GorgeGeorg3 жыл бұрын
The absolutely most important thing is that your rain cape is the wrong colour. It should be bright yellow (or some other bright colour). The rain typically gives automobile drivers 'tunnel vision' , and along with the rain on their windshields, that makes cyclists in dark colours practically invisible (thumbs down for the most important 'mistake'). Also, watch out for oil spots on the road. The water on the road will lift the oil up, and you've got a surface more slippery than black ice, and no matter how low the pressure in your tires (front especially) any turning action on such a surface will result in a wipeout.
@douglaspate93143 жыл бұрын
Major mistake wearing black on a low visibility and murky day! And where I live (Andorra) many of us use lights, especially a rear one, on every outing no matter what the weather.
@junerey66803 жыл бұрын
I made all those mistakes in the past. Actually, I still do today.
@kes_____3 жыл бұрын
My friends said it's common sense, but it wasn't for me. If you have any water left in your bidons spray your bike. Or at least dirties parts before putting the bike into a car or anywhere you don't won't want too much dirt. Obviously, wash it properly once you have a chance
@boardmanross3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe you’re recommending wearing a all black in the rain! What a missed opportunity to encourage cyclists to be more visible. A small back is much less visible than light coloured clothing.
@KissTheGreat3 жыл бұрын
Thing I despise the most and the only reason I don’t ride in the rain, is glasses fogging up. Don’t mind being wet, do mind being blind.
@dh73143 жыл бұрын
I had to start wearing glasses full time about 2 years ago, I still haven't come to terms with cycling in the wet and cold, you'd think science would have solved fogged up glasses by now.
@alanround68923 жыл бұрын
Ride faster and the fog goes 👍😂
@omgahandlelol3 жыл бұрын
The mask riding has my goggles fogged everytime I slow to a crossing 🚸
@sventice3 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem with glasses. I just take them off in the rain. I can still see quite well enough to navigate without them; I imagine this is the case with most other glasses-wearers.
@KissTheGreat3 жыл бұрын
@@dh7314 anti fog by muc off helps a bit but not a huge amount
@ianingram7140 Жыл бұрын
The best way to increase visability In bad weather is to wear hi-viz clothing rather than all black. You guys need to set an example.
@EndUser-yu7gg3 жыл бұрын
... yeah i can speak to the RUST bit ... my road bike I retired to smart trainer only good heavens the crankset got all kinds of nasty on it now from the sweat ... thankfully it was only surface so a good cleaning tidied it up again ...
@666Dejmien6663 жыл бұрын
Mistake #11: Not using disc brakes, especially with carbon wheels.
@trevorastley17272 жыл бұрын
He,s the only guy form this telly selly channel i dont mind. excuse the TISWAS reference please.
@lun4thicctv503 жыл бұрын
Waterproof pouch for your phone even if your phone is water resistant. Perhaps for your bank cards or identification card and might be your bank notes! Not to have one is a crime, especially if you live in tropical weather.
@johnandrews35683 жыл бұрын
Ride in the rain? Like not get accidentally caught in it but actually start a ride when it's raining before you start? Um... hard NO.
@seniorcycling53523 жыл бұрын
Ollie was perfect for this video, even the rain drops him
@daviddoran16823 жыл бұрын
Completely hopped myself on some road markings last in wet slippery conditions.
@franmcgowan40683 жыл бұрын
Rain is the perfect time to head into the hills on the single speed mtb, the heavier the betterer :)
@darkphotographer3 жыл бұрын
finding the right rain jacket , some are not waterproof , some are waterproof but you are sweating ,some are buky and heavy , some are expensive and you are not really sure if they are waterproof , or if will not be sweating in them , and some are way to expensive , but they clame they are waterproof ,breathable and ligth ,
@pompeymonkey32713 жыл бұрын
Blah blah blah... Just get a winter bike. Problem solved.
@simonr70973 жыл бұрын
I bought dedicated rainproof cycling shoes with an integrated neoprene "sock", and while they are more expensive than overshoes, they are also much easier to put on, and therefore much more useful. Too often I used to find myself not bothering to put the overshoes on, thinking "it's not THAT wet" and arriving at my destination with soaked feet.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm3 жыл бұрын
If Manon would ride with me, I'd ride in the rain.
@meonabike3 жыл бұрын
What rear light is Ollie using? Looks handy ☺️
@leanneearle36522 жыл бұрын
I just invested in overshoes after suffering last winter with wet, freezing feet. I have to say my feet have never been happier on the bike!
@milybanily3 жыл бұрын
Move to another souther country in Europe......uhmmm you can't.....
@toddbrady75023 жыл бұрын
It is a good idea to protect your phone from the rain...for those of us who have older iPhones.
@Peacewiser3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else microwave their socks before a cold ride? Warm toes for 45 minutes!
@cateyedrao3 жыл бұрын
How about mobile phone? No tips provided on how to take care of mobile phone when cycling in the rain 😁