Use mudguard make sure the non waterproof items do not get wet!!!
@reecedawson61138 ай бұрын
Ride with mates on a Audax to cheer you up
@treyquattro8 ай бұрын
take the car
@declanfaughey84718 ай бұрын
I put the clear lenses into my cycling glasses as they keep the rain out of my eyes so I have clear vision.
@impaledface76948 ай бұрын
Wear enough clothes+some sort of rain coat. If it's really bad go for a run instead.
@rickcski80828 ай бұрын
My tip for riding in the rain is to wait for it to stop before riding and let the roads dry out.
@martindirkzimmer8 ай бұрын
Scientists call this „NOT riding in the rain“
@andrew30m8 ай бұрын
@@martindirkzimmer😂
@_J.F_8 ай бұрын
In the UK that would be the same as not riding all winter. We haven't had rain for days now but the roads are still wet from very high humidity in the air, dew/condensation, and poor drainage.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Indoor training? 👀
@andrew30m8 ай бұрын
I took up cycling recently and was beautifully naive that the cost of an entry level bike would be my only major spend. So sweet.
@rnedisc8 ай бұрын
My main issue with riding in the rain is that it gets sand and mud from the road very easily in all the gears, bearings and chain. That then is hard to remove for the next dry ride. That's what I hate most about it.
@cebruthius8 ай бұрын
Wax your chain, dirt will barely stick to it. After a wet ride, suspend the chain in hot wax (I DIY-ed a frying basket of sorts). Dirt will just fall off.
@mattcoulshed8 ай бұрын
A high quality set of mudguards (eg. Berthoud, Velo Orange, Honjo) and a mud flap eliminates this but not all bikes are suitable and fitting is a faff.
@xerckdСағат бұрын
Properly rinse and dry your bike after every such ride. In late fall, winter and early spring, I advise against "drying" your bike in a damp cold shed (because there's no such thing), so I place mine inside on a simple stand at room temperature for at least 24 hrs so I'm sure there's no more water between the chain links
@a1white8 ай бұрын
I used to commute to for 22 miles a day, before Covid. All year round. This prepares you for all weathers, for sure! Mudguards, puncture resistant tyres, overshoes and a waterproof pannier bag to store a change of clothes was essential
@46FreddieMercury918 ай бұрын
Breathable waterproofs too, I can't abide a bike without mudguards
@MrEL285 ай бұрын
And maybe front and rear lights as it tends to get dark when it rains.
@damo_cАй бұрын
I literally am about to do this length a day at the end of the month. I am new to cycling. How often do punctures happen? Am I expecting it monthly, 6 monthly? I've got no idea what to expect in this regard
@n.speezly1467Ай бұрын
@@damo_cbe careful what you ride over. It’s just best to keep a repair kit on or have puncture resistant tires to be prepared
@hollow27888 ай бұрын
Riding in the rain isn’t ideal but my best memories riding in a group are in rain/freak hailstorm. It makes it fun on a long, >50 miles, rides. Just adds to the “story” of long rides. Thanks!
@zukzworld8 ай бұрын
Yes, happened with us few years ago. It was around 80 plus kilometer ride, started with a beautiful sunny afternoon near the Canadian Rockies and ended up with a nice thunderstorm and everyone of us were wet and shivering, looking for going back to the parking lot ASAP. Luckily we all had change of clothes and a coffee shop nearby. ✌🏾
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha each to their own... we prefer out long rides nice and dry 😂 You're right though, it's all part of the journey 🙌
@nathanbradford39114 ай бұрын
@@gcn has Manon broken a lot of hearts in her time?
@challacustica90498 ай бұрын
I cycle regularly in rain. The first thing I'll say is to get a visored helmet or some good eye wear to keep the rain out of your eyes. The second is mudguards/fenders. Then it's just about a decent jacket and boots/socks. I find I don't even need to bother with rainproof pants. Can't say it's preferable to dry, but it's certainly not an inconvenience if you're prepared for it.
@luciustarquiniuspriscus14088 ай бұрын
Interesting! In the old days they used to say a bespectacled guy could not win the Tour de France, because when glasses are wet you can't see a thing. How times have changed.
@johne71008 ай бұрын
- Bung up the unused cleat-screw slots/holes in your shoe-soles with silicone. - Put a rain cover over your plastic hat. Maybe get a helmet with a magnetic visor that'll go on over it. - If you have to ride over a level crossing or anything else slippery make sure the bike is upright and stay in a straight line. - Don't use such piddling little lights, motorists have to see them through mucky, steamed-up windscreens so get something really in-your-face they can't miss. - And wear something easily visible, none of that head-to-toe black stuff even if your bike does look like a prawn cocktail on a bid for freedom. Why wear your own mourning? - If you use traditional brakes, check the rims for wear or use rims with tell-tales. Clean brake-blocks/pads after every ride. - Look after your chain.
@asher67356 ай бұрын
they arent great role models wearing this full black gear with a dim light
@capio788 ай бұрын
I actually enjoying walking in winter but cycling moves to indoors. Respect to those of you who brave it
@cruachan11918 ай бұрын
I feel the same most of the time, walking in the bad weather doesn't feel as bad as ploughing through it at 20km/h+
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Indoor cycling a blessing! 🙌 Systems like Zwift just make it that bit more enjoyable
@oplkfdhgk8 ай бұрын
Studded tires are the reason I can ride in winter. Without those it's miserable. They are kinda expensive but worth every penny.
@capio788 ай бұрын
@@gcn shamefully I have a peleton, I'm going to covert it to swift!
@capio788 ай бұрын
@@cruachan1191 100%, it's easy to wrap up, I do 10 miles a day with my dog out in the hills, and never feel cold or wet!
@JKPwaka8 ай бұрын
Riding in Ireland, so learning to read the local rainfall radar has been a huge benefit. Don't trust the weather symbols! just look at the radar, look at the wind direction and you're golden.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Interesting! What a great skill to have 🙌
@DEAR73408 ай бұрын
Yes. Even as an amateur, I am more attuned to reading the radar and understanding the likely rainfall in my local area, than the verbiage that AI spits out. When I travel, not-so-much.
@asher67356 ай бұрын
How do you do it, im from Ireland too
@AdamGoodson4 ай бұрын
Agreed! I use the weather app “Windy” for the radar updates. It helps a lot for me.
@flz008 ай бұрын
I moved from Seattle to Phoenix, that helped a lot
@whatwelearned8 ай бұрын
Rain is never really an issue. It's the cold (which will also be amplified if it happens to also be raining)
@jamesmckenzie35328 ай бұрын
Agree. I have started riding on 30+ degree weather and ended up riding in 10 degree weather during a thunderstorm. Rain does bring the temperature down FAST. You can end up hypothermic in a matter of minutes. Recommend that you seek and get under cover as quickly as possible.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Cold and wet... no thankyou! 👀
@a1white8 ай бұрын
@@gcnthat special “damp cold” we get in the UK winter, that is so much worse than any Canadian winter 😅
@stijndoppen14138 ай бұрын
My tip for the rain is, Always ride with clips. On my mountainbike i don't have clips and it is sometime pretty scary. If your shoe gets wet you will probaly have your shoe slipping away.
@josephoutdoors8 ай бұрын
I’ve only been watching GCN for the past few years, but as a resident of the arid Southern California, but winter always bring a series of content that is unrelatable 😅 - but it is eye opening on how passionate other cyclist around the world are.
@questgivercyradis84625 ай бұрын
I moved from Pacific Northwest to SoCal. I legitimately miss the rain and want more of it. Perhaps not downpours, but 20-40min rides in sprinkles is very pleasant.
@michaelmappin44258 ай бұрын
If you're a real cyclist, a crash means, "how's my bike?" Rain storm means, "oh no, my bike."
@matthewbaynham62868 ай бұрын
My tip is to wear a plastic cover over your helmet, it will keep your head warmer and drier, it stops the cold wind and the rain going through the air vents in your helmet. I have a lumious yellow plastic cover over my helmet which also helps with visiblity. Also wear a cycling cap under your helmet so that the peak of the cap can deflect some rain.
@MB-il4ii8 ай бұрын
I recommend bringing a second neck gaiter in a bag to keep it dry. Makes a big difference putting on a warm, dry gaiter half way through your ride. And I also highly recommend riding in the rain, my favorite, give it a try!
@johnlieto89068 ай бұрын
I have enjoyed this in summer months, when its colder though, its a sufferfest and that's why I set up indoor training stuff! :)
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Rain and cold is a pretty horrible mix 👀
@alf19828 ай бұрын
If you have to ride through a puddle that may be hiding a pot hole, I tend to try and pick a line that car wheels don't regularly drive. Less likely to have a deep hole there. Slowing down helps too!
@___Bebo___8 ай бұрын
If you ride fixed gear you will look forward to riding in the rain. The loss of traction on the rear wheel makes for more fun in the wet.
@dblissmn8 ай бұрын
All very good advice. One thing not mentioned is wheel and tire width. I moved over from a late 2000s Shimano Ultegra wheelset to HED Ardennes LT+ (since rebranded as the HED Ardennes RA Pro) and this meant internal rim width going up from just over 13mm to just over 21mm. On my late aughts rim brake Cannondale bike this required me to get new long reach brake calipers to fit the wheels (Shimano 105 5800 to replace the original Cannondale own brand part), but it was worth it because the cornering in two specific conditions -- wet, and dry/dusty -- improved so much. The generally more stable handling, better ride and reduction in tire pressure from 120psi to 80 were all nice too; with a 32-35mm set of tires you might be able to get it below 70psi though my Cannondale won't fit such wide tires; I pretty much have to keep things to a 25 in Michelin and 28 in other brands though I could possibly see sneaking a 30mm Continental in there. This will obviously not be a problem on newer bikes but it shows what's possible even on a fairly traditional rim brake bike.
@Shtrafniki6 ай бұрын
For the shoes part, I just wear Crocs in wet days. Easy washable after you got home.
@brannmacfinnchad90568 ай бұрын
A good, breathable rain jacket helps soooo much. A low heat shoe dryer. If you put the shoes on before your ride, you start with toasty feet, and use it to dry them thoroughly after the ride of course.
@bobbyellis50068 ай бұрын
"Get yourself an Ass Saver, maybe even a GCN one...this will protect the spray from your backside." Sounds like sound advice to Discovery+, right there. Maybe get a GCN addition to add to your lineup to protect your backside from the negative spray you'll be getting coming December 19. Watching until the very end.
@michaelanderson0018 ай бұрын
She forgot to mention decent-length 'mudflaps' should be attached to muguards.😊
@ProfeTa68 ай бұрын
I just like cycling in the rain. It's harder to go out when it's already raining but if it starts later then it's more bearable. But I'm a bad example I also like to run in the rain.
@Chris-wd6ce8 ай бұрын
I ride an mtb, so I am used to muddy wet conditions. My tip. Wet or dry. I turn my front light on strobe every time I get to a road. Every little helps the car driver to see you.
@sventice8 ай бұрын
Good advice here! I ride in the rain quite often, and totally agree that mudguards (fenders) are absolutely crucial. I would never even consider not having them on any road bike in winter. I also agree with the advice about overshoes; wet feet can be pretty miserable. This probably isn't necessary to mention since everyone has them on their road bikes now anyway, but disc brakes work a LOT better in the wet than rim brakes, especially if you have carbon wheels.
@jimpeyton14598 ай бұрын
Riding in the rain also means CLEAN YOUR BIKE when the ride is over. Leaving muck on wheels/drivetrain/frame will mean more costly maintenance later on. 😮
@dalis9948 ай бұрын
I'm quite picky as for the weather so on my rides it rarely rains and when it does it is usually showers. If there's a place to hide I hide and wait. When it's warm there's a high chance that I just ride through it without putting any rain protection on. I rode maybe over 6000 km in high mountains and it rained only about 5x and it was nearly always a shower (soaking wet only 2x). As for winter rides, conditions are often humid. Clothing with basic water protection is a must. Temperatures are lower and keeping your hands and feet dry and warm is absolutely essential. So my number one rule is try to keep your hands and feet dry and warm especially when it's cold.
@samanthawalker66778 ай бұрын
Really useful video Manon and no excuses for not riding in all weather now. You covered them but neoprene boot covers and mudguards are my essentials. Wet feet and arse are miserable.
@johndoiron96158 ай бұрын
Speak for yourself. Some of us don't have disposable income to spend on extra gear.
@bikeman1238 ай бұрын
Neoprene for cold days, rubber for wet days.
@draconianTL8 ай бұрын
@@johndoiron9615 wiggle’s boot covers were cheap and mudguards are super cheap.
@johndoiron96158 ай бұрын
@@bikeman123Money
@johnhickie11078 ай бұрын
Ass savers are great. Nice and light and very easy to take on and off. Also much lighter than full on mud guards. Portland Design Works makes a nice clip on guard for the down tube. Again easy to take on and off and much lighter. I actually cut my PDW front guard down to be a bit narrower. Both of these are made of thin but durable plastic, and can easily slip in to a small frame bag. Shoe covers do work, but I rode many very long wet days in Scotland with Endura's waterproof socks (Showers Pass make some too). They actually work and are nice and warm for really cold rainy days. Light neoprene kayaking gloves for long, wet cold days are a Godsend. Get the ones with the fingers already pre-curved. They also work for kayaking - of course.
@DEAR73408 ай бұрын
I use an ass-saver on the down tube of my gravel bike, to keep some dirt and dust off my water bottle. You may need a hole punch and zip ties to modify/fasten it.
@dcv94608 ай бұрын
Love to ride when it's wet 💯👍
@antman54748 ай бұрын
Hi Viz clothing is something you should be promoting. Bright yellow with reflective stripes. Even in the summer but especially on dull days.
@misha44223 ай бұрын
Never been a fan of riding in the rain. On bike tours, I am prepared for wet weather (helmet cover, rain jacket, layers, tights, gloves, put my glasses in my handlebar bag, rain covers for the HB bag and panniers), and continue riding but will sometimes hide out, under an available canopy if available, for a while. Or find lodging earlier than planned. Since I need to wear glasses, rain is a hassle with those.
@WildBikeCamper6 ай бұрын
I can't fit mudguards on my bike - but found by accident that installing a pannier rack on the back does exactly the same job - in fact - I can't remember last time I had a wet bum!!
@stephengomme7778 ай бұрын
Winter rain riding is a headset distroyer good full front mudguard essential protecting you & your bike from dirt/grit & salt
@WWarped18 ай бұрын
If you wear glasses, and can't wear contact lenses. Cycling in the rain really isn't an option.
@Dr.Schlitz8 ай бұрын
YES!
@gcn8 ай бұрын
It can be a real struggle 👀 Have you tried using a cap to keep the spray away ?
@challacustica90498 ай бұрын
Visored helmet makes it work - not too pricey to get a polycarbonate one
@luciustarquiniuspriscus14088 ай бұрын
@@challacustica9049 Do visors have wipers?
@challacustica90498 ай бұрын
@@luciustarquiniuspriscus1408 they do not, but I've found i can wipe the rain away easily enough at stoplights.
@Bike4Coffee-Cake8 ай бұрын
Love the video!! I find the thought of rain much worse than the reality. Had some great wet rides. Biggest thing for me is having a really breathable water-resistant jersey/jacket for changeable/damp/light rain, and a highly breathable packable rain jacket if it gets heavy. Much better than cheap jackets that don’t breathe!!
@gcn8 ай бұрын
It's always worse than you initially think - getting out in in osme good waterproofing should do the job nicely
@jurgenfischer77208 ай бұрын
Since a ride in the rain resulted in a broken collar-bone I avoid rain, as the risk of a crash and the currently constant fear reduces the joy of a ride I avoid riding in the rain. Low temperatures are no problem to me, as I have the right equipement/clothes, but a wet surface i currently a no-go.
@ecm863 ай бұрын
"It hasn't been that bad because it's for work." Haha. All joking aside. Thank you for making a video on this topic, and sharing tips and knowledge with everyone about riding in the rain.
@zer05348 ай бұрын
Replacement dry suit rubber cuffs upside down on your ankles and over the tops of your boots. Stops the water getting in there. About a tenner off ebay
@timwightman44738 ай бұрын
You should do a video like this for commuting when wet
@88davidw8 ай бұрын
Very useful info. I must get out on my road bike more this winter instead of being too scared to get it dirty!
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Go for it! What sort of distance will you be riding?
@did4h2k8 ай бұрын
enjoying rain is easy - just ride at -13° with 20cm snow around and as soon as its warm enough to rain you´ll love it :p
@notl33t5 ай бұрын
I hate the feeling (and noise!) of rain pants and shoe covers, but if you're biking for more than an hour they'll keep your lower half nice and dry. For the top half, its touch and go with waterproofed items, they can be super plasticky and staticky, so sometimes its better to just get rained on. For safety reasons and comfort reasons, a decent pair of waterproofed gloves will keep your hands comfortable and capable on the handlebars--otherwise make sure your bar tape is . One of the biggest things when riding in the wet is to remember to wipe your bike down when you're finally home.
@davidbuckland59768 ай бұрын
When light rain starts, layer up immediately with a waterproof. It may or may not pass and if it develops further, you are already half way to being wet.
@emmabird97458 ай бұрын
Thanks Manon, some good tips. Let me add a few from recent experience. In the autumn, trees shead leaves and also their fruit/seeds. Recently I came on a sharp bend under a beech tree. Fresh beech mast is like marbles. Wet white line have nothing on fresh beech mast. Also in autumn the wind blows. In a strong cross wind, passing a gap in the hedge can tend to throw you across the road, particularly with those nice deep section rims. Also the wind brings down bits of tree and, of course, all those leaves. Bits of branch, say an inch in diameter, can hide in those leaves and act like mini and mobile train lines and easily have you over. Cross over the grass in the middle of the little lane and fall on the ridge just to avoid that pot hole (I nearly did that in summer to avoid the brambles). As a point of information, those steel plates you call drains are actually access hole covers (manhole covers). The drains have slots in them to let the water down and they, the drain covers that is, can have even more issues depending on the orientation of the slits. Connected to this issue is a wet cattle grid, ride across at your peril because they have all the aforementioned problems and come with a broken ankle if you have to put your foot down suddenly. The by-pass route for horses/ walkers is to be preferred. Call me a "Karren" if you like but unnecessary injuries can really ruin your ride programme so better safe than sorry. Nice video, Manon, and good to see that you have got over your prejudice against useful "Gubbins".
@johnhickie11078 ай бұрын
Just rode through France during Chestnut season. Chestnuts are probably worse than beech. They always seem to fall preferentially on sharp corners on descents too.
@bubblesezblonde8 ай бұрын
Loved the tips O Queen of the Welsh Dragons. All of a sudden mudguards are cool??? Felix's vid is quite good btw.
@geoffreyhoney1228 ай бұрын
Such a helpful & delightfully entertaining video Manon! Love this content! The CanBike safety instructor is screaming "YES, YES, YES!" to avoiding hidden puddle/ pothole dangers, grates, white lines (road snakes too, those tar repair lines), and LIGHTS for daytime use too. I have totally converted to fenders/ mudguards for my adventures and I love 'partypace' so rain rides are chill too. Speaking of which, the only bit I would add is good (unfortunately expensive, but worth it) rain kit. Jacket/pants for commuting. Love the humour in your videos and love that I now know the Welsh for rainbow! I had to chuckle when you used 'eh?' Did Maghalie have an influence? We'll make you an honourary Canadian yet! Although I don't usually watch the Tech channel, I'll head on over and see if Alex has any fender tips. Please keep making these awesome videos!
@matt_acton-varian8 ай бұрын
I have no issue wet weather riding when I am fully prepared. As long as the wind isn't too strong, they can be enjoyable. I also wear a casquette peak down over my glasses which helps keep the worst of the rain from blocking my view.
@bkerridge258 ай бұрын
Tip for drying shoes, stuff them with cheap microfibre cloths or tea towels from the supermarket. Effective and reusable.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea! Nothing worse than wet shoes when riding🥶
@chrism54333 ай бұрын
I got caught out lol. No problem.took a coffe break lol. Dried up in 17 degrees weather after it stopped. Pretty cool 100km ride . The hardning of a cyclist 🍺🚲🍺❤
@Tex7358 ай бұрын
Hard pass for me. I'm firmly in the fair weather camp. All the gear and the bike, even though they are waterproof, just costs too much for the accelerated wear and tear from foul weather riding. Plus those painted lines on the road have already left their mark on my left hip and elbow... LOL!! Great video though and best of luck to all of you hard-core riders out there!!
@MaxMustermann-nd4uy8 ай бұрын
Get a decent city/commuter bike with proper mudguard that you can also use for a short training ride. That will also likely have a bit grippier tires and you don't care so much about dirt in the drivetrain. Get a water proof cell phone. I did greenland roll training in the kayak (with lots of exits unter water), having forgotten my cell phone: No problem.
@willemrm40338 ай бұрын
Cycling in the rain sucks when it's less then 15 °c. Did a cyclo ride 200K starting off with about 30 others last month, it rained almost constantly (mild to intense) and only 5 to 10 °c. Had three pair of gloves with me, covered with thin plastic ones (as used by veterinarians to check up cows) , an extra t shirt, thin sweater and socks. Halfway through changed upper clothes, totally wet even with a rather thick rain jacket with a fixed cap on it. Gloves also got totally wet inside, as my shoes even with water proof over shoes. The new socks remained dry for quite a long time as i had plastic bags to put my feet in. So made it in 9 hours. And if one has a gravel bike it's better to take that one as having a puncture when it's wet and cold is really annoying.
@therealtechfromheaven8 ай бұрын
I slipped under the rain a week ago, been struggling with an infected rash in my thigh and some sore muscles but finally managed to get up and ride again. Rain sucks but what sucks more is slipping when it is raining. Always use proper rain tyres and don't ride in a rush.
@GoneZombie8 ай бұрын
I love riding in the rain! As long as it's a warmish rain. Rain jacket, cycling cap, quick-drying shorts, and sandals that won't get waterlogged (I ride with pedal straps rather than clipless), and I'm good to go. Cold rain isn't as fun, but, you know, I've still gotta get groceries. The only weather I don't have a solution for is hail... Luckily hail usually passes in 15 minutes or so.
@David..8 ай бұрын
Rain builds character.
@marknethercoat33148 ай бұрын
My tip - Ride on small ring only. Keeps speed down and cadence high, and more importantly, you’ll be riding slower over the slippy slidey roads that UK is proud of.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Great point! Do you enjoy riding in the winter weather?🥶
@cornishcat118 ай бұрын
Here in Cornwall our potholes occasionally have some road in between
@DaigoroToyama8 ай бұрын
Since I commute by bike, I've often GOT to ride in the rain. I've got a good waterproof rain jacket from Chrome Industries. I also wear waterproof shoe covers and thick, winter cycling gloves.
@leonbroekx8 ай бұрын
That rainjacket looks really good on Manon.
@nicmorton2808 ай бұрын
Riding in the rain can be a good experience but you have to be kitted out. Great advice and tips in the video, thanks a lot and keep safe 😊
@davidadamus1778 ай бұрын
Hmm sounds like I need some mudguards for Christmas, hopefully I'm on Santa's good list? 😂
@rhenceocampo32538 ай бұрын
Just happy I invested in an indoor smart trainer for winter times. Happily sipping coffee in a warm and cozy room while I let others convince themselves riding outside in the cold makes them stronger.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Indoor trainers are a great alternative, will you be doing Zwift academy?
@anominous8383838 ай бұрын
To dry your shoes for the next ride, stuff them with crumpled up newspaper. It'll get them dry by morning and you won't risk hurting them with heaters.
@gawa628 ай бұрын
That's what I always do 👍🚴
@alf19828 ай бұрын
If you must ride in the rain during the winter, I'd suggest leaving your expensive bike indoors, and popping to Decathlon or Halfords and investing in a cheap gravel bike.
@bretfurgason76158 ай бұрын
I love riding in a light rain
@KeithCollyer8 ай бұрын
My two tips for wet weather riding supplemental to what Manon said: 1 never ride through a puddle where you can't see the road below the water surface. It can easily be hiding a pothole, especially if the water is murky. And of course if you do see a pothole, avoid it. 2. watch out for road repairs where there is exposed tar at the join (overbanding as it is called). That stuff is slippier than white lines. Bonus tip: Ass-Savers are, in my experience, a waste of time. They have to be very well aligned to protect you, which means they mustn't move, and they don't protect riders behind you.
@marekczarnecki53888 ай бұрын
Oh! An 'Arse Saver' !! I was googling 'Ar Sabre' until I rewound !
@wardieleppan84438 ай бұрын
Love riding in the rain just hate having to clean my bike after the ride 😩. Big believer in lights day and night and hi vis clothes - unlike GCN presenters who love wearing black.
@tonydowson12698 ай бұрын
I would add….bright clothing and old or cheapish audax bike with full fitted mudguards and either slime tubes and fairly puncture resistant tyres or really both. I got a kinesis frame with 15 year old campag groupset and wheels. Out on it today and went past a farmer trimming hedgerow. Held my breath as i rode over the thorns and sticks in the road but lived to fight another day. Rim brakes…. Not ideal, just need to brake earlier
@jackass62578 ай бұрын
Got a Dutch bike recently, all bolts and bare metal covered by plastic. Best thing is drum brakes tho, I remember trying steel rim brakes and having 0 stopping power.
@Hamishtarah8 ай бұрын
When it rains that always means "Gravel bike " to me😁
@erikmmartens8 ай бұрын
Worst part isn’t even getting wet, it’s your bike getting destroyed 😅
@BrianRPaterson8 ай бұрын
A point about phones -- touchscreens (at least on my Samsung A33) are prone to ghost calling or dialling 999 if they get "moist" from rain or bumping about in a sweaty jersey pocket. They'll also lock up due to "too many unlock attempts." Sandwich bags don't eliminate that problem. And as far as I can find, Samsung doesn''t allow you to turn off the emergency call setting due to legal reasons. (Apple iPhones may be different) My solution was to buy a Rapha Essentials Pouch (other pouches are available), which is waterproof enough to stop the screen from activating. If you ride in the rain or hot and humid conditions (Southeast Asia), a phone pouch makes a big difference. And you've got somewhere safe to put your keys, money and/or cards. Cheers
@keithmaclure91018 ай бұрын
"Raining cats and donkeys"? What, not cats and dogs? 😮 Special rain in Bath, maybe! 😊 Nice vid- my solution is to move to gravel/mtb/cx over winter, then you're moving slower on a grippier (?!! 🤔) surface- certainly softer when you deck it! 😜
@jahen654 ай бұрын
After being in the UK for 3 months I’m quite surprised by how utterly horrible the roads are 😮 Even after 3-4 mm of rain the roads were covered with water and big puddles and close to unrideable… In some ways I’m surprised that road bikes even is a thing in the UK 😮 I’m so glad to be back in Denmark with nice smooth and wider roads 😊
@MaximEck968 ай бұрын
The worst part is still having to thoroughly clean the bike coming home totally frozen by the ride.
@stevetakahashi2798 ай бұрын
Rode my Trek Domane SL6 w/Schwalbe Pro One All Around tires (700X35mm) on Nov. 2nd of this year in snowy and 25 degrees f in Yellowstone Nat. Pk. Wore a Castelli Marino LS base layer, a med weight Pearl Izumi jacket and a water proof rain jacket over all those. Also a packable REI rain pants and Fizik Gore Tex boots w/PI water proof over boot covers. Stayed nice and dry with no inter-jacket condensation the whole 40+ miles that we rode that day. Winter riding .
@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat65898 ай бұрын
Proper mudguards? Ones that go all the way from behind your bottom bracket to the back of your wheel? Check.
@geraintjones64018 ай бұрын
Nothing like a bit of liquid sunshine to test the mettle. Fewer dog walkers about too.
@kidShibuya8 ай бұрын
Phones are waterproof but not vapor/air proof. The worst thing is to have your phone in a pocket in the wet. Your body heat makes it all steamy in the pocket and that water filled air gets into the phone and ruins it. And your warranty won't cover it. Ask me how I know...
@gcn8 ай бұрын
Eeek! Good to know, another point for bar bags 😉
@bikeman1238 ай бұрын
Sandwich bag works fine
@conteudoanimal8 ай бұрын
I dont start a ride with rainning but I get prepared if Im sure the raining will be in the way ...
@Ronin_Texas4 ай бұрын
Thanks Manon, awesome video.
@MrEL285 ай бұрын
Use a lube meant for cycling in wet weather and wear dark clothing as the bike will splatter oil and muck on you. Maybe lower your tire pressure a tad to improve traction. I hate cleaning the muck and road oil from my bike and bikewear after the ride so I avoid it as best I can.
@marekczarnecki53888 ай бұрын
Just a thought - I know black looks really cool, but don't you think in poor light poor visibility conditions you should recommend something fractionally brighter. No?
@Ripagood8 ай бұрын
Nice green screen rainbow. Really subtle.
@Philobiblion8 ай бұрын
Everything's better with Manon.
@jolandh8 ай бұрын
Wear a cap under your helmet. It prevents rain (and with rain hairgel and sweat) from getting in your eyes and on your glasses. For me it makes all the difference. And wear something visible. Compared to cars we are a bit fragile.
@MrIanD18 ай бұрын
Winter in Canada is fat bike time with heated handle bar gloves.
@CarnivoreDMD8 ай бұрын
I got caught in a 1h rain last weekend @55*F, I did have a helmet cover and cape that did wonders but my full fingered gloves and aero shoe covers failed after @20 minutes. Water seems to go down my calf into the shoe so I will use a tighter neoprene shoe cover next time....still not sure on gloves for rain proofness. I find if I could keep head/torso, feet and hands comfortable, the lower body is fine with cold & wet.
@t.w.52828 ай бұрын
Maybe some medical gloves can be useful. (Under the wet ones.)
@CarnivoreDMD8 ай бұрын
@@t.w.5282 I think some SCUBA gloves might work too.
@CarnivoreDMD8 ай бұрын
@@t.w.5282 I made a trip to REI & did some shopping. So, in the kayak section I picked up some 0.5mm neoprene socks that go about as high as my booties. Cold dry ride in 40’s today & first time I can say my feet have EVER been hot. No other socks just wore these in my Castilli booties. Second, I bought GoreTex over mitts which I’ll use next cold rain. Those neoprene socks work so well by themselves I’m going to get a couple more pairs!
@paulgordon75268 ай бұрын
Yep hit a pothole hit the ground hard in the rain! it's not much fun 😞
@glensainsbury4288 ай бұрын
I am one of those mad creatures who love riding in the rain, I enjoy the challenge on slippery surfaces and I am sure do it increases your bike handing and reaction times.
@gcn8 ай бұрын
That's quite a dangerous challenge 😬, not sure we'd put a beginner rider up to that challenge!
@lomicwind8 ай бұрын
I thought you would give tips on clothing. Looking for a rain-proof vest. To remain dry even riding in the rain for a few hours.
@derekjolly36808 ай бұрын
On the braking aspect, the guy who runs pad brakes already has to think ahead quite a lot more than the fellow who runs disk brakes. The mindset is already in place. On the "aps" part, you know there are also things called radio, TV, and newspapers which give forecasts just the same, besides just sticking your head outside and thinking about it yourself!
@treyquattro8 ай бұрын
the pacific north west is in the non-stop downpour season. Everyone is on Zwift!
@PaulTheCyclist.8 ай бұрын
I don't mind getting wet on a ride, but I am not going out in the wet to ride.
@seanmorgan40998 ай бұрын
I find my gravel bike collects a lot less water than my road bike off the tyres so can stay much drier. And slow down, avoid puddles and go the longer way home to avoid any busy roads
@ExplosiveNotes8 ай бұрын
Seems to me that the Steve Jones footwear solution for riding in wet is still the best one. Flat pedals and Wellies.