05-16-2018, 06:04 AM
(05-16-2018, 05:51 AM)HWdesign_imp Wrote:Have big National Plexistar 2 wind screen for touring which should help.(05-16-2018, 05:37 AM)bflint_imp Wrote: Anybody do long rides in rain/thunderstorms? I only ride in sunny/cloudy skys, not rainy skys. I'm getting ready to start tour from San Diego CA to Annapolis Maryland. Planned on late May or early June depending on weather, but Maryland buddy wants me to make it to his party on May 27. Problem is, all the traveling routes seem to have rain/thunderstorms in the forecast for all of May. Don't know if this inclimate weather lasts all day or for just a few hours each day ... guess if it was for just a few hour each day I could take shelter. Thoughts?
I went to Nova Scotia a few years ago on an adventure bike with a wind screen. The only day that we did not get any rain was the day we did the Cabot Trail. I'll never be afraid of riding in the rain again but I will always be extra careful.
Take GOOD rain gear. I like the Olympia Pants that zip all the way up the legs. The short zippers are a pain to get on when your boots are wet. Make sure you have new tires, a wind screen is very helpful for touring and take it slow.
(05-16-2018, 06:04 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: This time of year there is going to be a fair amount of rain on the east coast but I find these weather reports will say 60% chance of rain and many times that really refers more to afternoon thunderstorms so much of the day would actually be dry. Of course if it says 90-100% rain it's gonna be wet.Ok, Rainx it is. I will take your "chance of rain" forecast percentage ranges into consideration.
Good rain gear makes a world of difference, there's nothing more miserable as riding soaking wet. A helmet with a visor makes a big difference too and take some rainx with you for that visor.