05-28-2018, 09:00 AM
I didn't read all the threads, and jumping in.
California to Maryland? It has been my experience I seldom get wet riding west to east. If you leave California, and no rain system is currently on the Mainland, good chance you make it all the way to maryland and never get wet. The wrench in that is the midwest in summer are subject to pop storms that are fiercest I've ever come across.
Catching one out in the Plains downright dangerous as a guy on bike is tall and subject to lightening. My advice. Have a nice weather app on your phone. Check it often to see what lies ahead. Plot around it, or late in the day hold up and let it dissipate on its on when the coolness of the night settles in.
I hate riding in the rain for long term. It just makes the whole day crappy. There is no such thing as waterproof riding gear, eventually water finds its way in. On a naked bike like a CB you're gonna get really wet.
California to Maryland? It has been my experience I seldom get wet riding west to east. If you leave California, and no rain system is currently on the Mainland, good chance you make it all the way to maryland and never get wet. The wrench in that is the midwest in summer are subject to pop storms that are fiercest I've ever come across.
Catching one out in the Plains downright dangerous as a guy on bike is tall and subject to lightening. My advice. Have a nice weather app on your phone. Check it often to see what lies ahead. Plot around it, or late in the day hold up and let it dissipate on its on when the coolness of the night settles in.
I hate riding in the rain for long term. It just makes the whole day crappy. There is no such thing as waterproof riding gear, eventually water finds its way in. On a naked bike like a CB you're gonna get really wet.