Why Am I Enjoying Cycling In The Rain?!

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[@spoodsnstuff]

How do we know when it's properly cold in England? Dave puts his gloves on!

[@DaveNoakes]

😂😂

[@malcontent_1]

Agreed-- attitude is a big factor. Glad it was a "better" day.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@paul1542]

Well done getting out in that weather dave👍🏻 if we don't ride in the rain in this country we don't ride 🤣

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks mate! Very true indeed!

[@petertreadway]

The rain playing up with the camera! I feel that so hard! 😂 That’s pretty much the only downside to riding in the rain for me though. Inclement weather just makes in T feel more of a challenge and, therefore, more rewarding. 😂 Wind on the other hand… yeh, that can get in the bin!

[@DaveNoakes]

So true! The wind just makes it impossible…I’ve found myself hiding in ditches so I can be heard over the wind.

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

I went for a ride Saturday and got soaked, but I enjoyed it too. It's not to bad riding in the rain.

[@DaveNoakes]

Good effort mate! I think the hardest part is getting out.

[@ridekernow]

Sunny in the Kernow today (tues), hopefully it is over the border too as I’m heading into Devon in a mo! Different day. Make the most of it!

[@DaveNoakes]

Good to hear the suns out there as well. Still a bit fresh but so much nicer than yesterday

[@eliasdsdf]

You need to paint the fenders to match the lovely bike finish!! 💕⬜

[@DaveNoakes]

I think so too!

[@duncanmartin2626]

Rule 9. :) There's something absurdly zen about zipping along with the rain clattering off your rain jacket and helmet. Fitness is a virtuous/vicious circle. It's great to ride when you are fit and your body does what you want and you can climb hills for fun. So you ride more and get even fitter. It's rubbish to ride when you feel really slow and unfit and every hill hurts. So you don't want to ride at all and get less fit.

[@adunnthing]

Another great upbeat vlog. Motivation is a big factor in getting out and enjoying a ride. Last week in Mallorca, big motivation and loads of smiles. Back in Blighty and is cold and less motivation, and to top it all off I have a Ramp Test to do in a minute…. Less motivation 😂 You’re bang on with the talk about kit. A good set of kit even in our wet weather can make for a much more enjoyable ride. Cheers Dave.

[@DaveNoakes]

Thanks mate, Majorca looked lovely! I just saw your insta…good luck with the ramp test!

[@adunnthing]

@@DaveNoakes thanks dude. Ramp test went better than expected. Might even get outside for a ride later when not doing the dad thing 🤙🏻

[@DaveNoakes]

@@adunnthing good effort mate! I need to get one done too but have been putting it off.

[@manfredrc]

I watch your videos and I have such fond memories of the times when I was in the UK, 13 years have passed, but I still dream of going back there with a bike and, despite the wonderful English weather, traversing these beautiful surroundings 💚

[@DaveNoakes]

Where are you based now then?

[@manfredrc]

Germany, Frankfurt am Main... Lots of places to explore on bike, but it's not the same, hehe

[@A_AAA232]

nice dose of positivity Dave, cheers! there has been a lot of rain recently -lanes are flooded and the trails are completely waterlogged and sloppy...roll on the sunshine and new BB bearings :)

[@DaveNoakes]

I can’t wait for the summer! My bb and bearings have taken a kicking this year!

[@A_AAA232]

@@DaveNoakes just battle damage from going out in the UK winter slop - big smiles though!

[@MisslanterneRouge]

Hiya Dave, still loving your videos, I love your enthusiasm, very inspirational. In fact, I'm back on my bike and riding nearly everyday in Australia Newcastle (but I'm a pom), I'm riding because of guys like you, Francis, Chris Hall, Katie, and Amy and the other Amy......geeze loving all you lot so inspiring. I want to come back home to England sometime soon and hopefully I can ride back home again. Chelsea c:

[@IronHorsey3]

You had me dying 🤣 the last video. Who hasn't had a small problem and made it worse on a ride? Today, we get to enjoy your UK weather and yes it's beautiful. But I don't ride in that slop. I walk.

[@DaveNoakes]

I think I’ve fixed it 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@kevinlyon9501]

That's been most of my rides lately, in the rain. Still saves having to wash the bike.

[@DaveNoakes]

😂 mine ended up filthy!

[@kevinlyon9501]

if it's raining leave it outside till it's washed off then bring it in and dry if off.@@DaveNoakes

[@steveindorset]

Hi Dave Really enjoying the vids. Any chance of a review on your gear? Especially your Giro skid lid??

[@DaveNoakes]

Hiya, of course. I did review all of my kit a while back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOtk2WMgal6aJofeature=shared

[@cb6866]

Thanks Dave...watch the car behind you !!

[@DaveNoakes]

All good, she was just reversing to her house.

[@bubblesezblonde]

Great vid Dave loved it

[@DaveNoakes]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@the_derpler]

I am a wimp, I don't ride in the wet at all. Mostly due to me having a tiny apartment with a white carpet that I keep my bike in and no real place to clean / dry it :) Other wise i'd suck it up, or at least I think I would haha.

[@ketle369]

Put it in the shower or bath 🛀

[@UnhingedHarry]

But over there it's not just wet, it's often wet and friggen cold... 10C is my cut-off point. I'm keen but not silly.

[@andyp4420]

Which lenses are they in the sun gods Dave?

[@DaveNoakes]

8K0® Iris™ HV Blue photocromic

[@robclarke5438]

where did you get those bars from dave

[@DaveNoakes]

They are Chinese carbon ones. Think they are the rxl sl bars.

[@zeez4178]

Why no waterproof helmet cover ?

[@DaveNoakes]

Not needed, they look ugly, make your head hot…noisy in the wind and hide this awesome helmet

[@frankducett9]

Dave, If we could import some of your infectious positive outlook to the U.S. we could make America great again.

[@DaveNoakes]

I’ll be honest the uk isn’t very great atm either