nsx276
Junior Member
I don't ride in the rain. Am I being safe or am I missing out on a opportunity to learn new skills.
Yes...to both. I ride in the rain. It's not my favorite thing to do but it's not unsafe per say. You ride to whatever the conditions are. I would recommend riding some in the rain because chances are at some point you will be stuck in the rain.
it will teach you to be smooooth.
I don't ride in the rain. Am I being safe or am I missing out on a opportunity to learn new skills.
Yes...to both. I ride in the rain. It's not my favorite thing to do but it's not unsafe per say. You ride to whatever the conditions are. I would recommend riding some in the rain because chances are at some point you will be stuck in the rain.
get rain gear. waterproof boots will save yur but. not good when your pouring a cup of water out of each shoe. more you ride in the rain the more comfortable you will become. i like it.
the main things to remember as mentioned above
1) painted lines become slippery but they are ok to drive in a straight line over
2) as above with manhole covers
3) braking distances double
4) is it's been dry for a while, then all the oils in the road may come to the surface when it rains, making it greasy
5) wear waterproof gear if you're out in it for any length of time, watch out for where your jacket goes oer your trousers or you may end up looking like you wet yourself...