It’s winter time here in Northern California, and that means we should be prepared for rainy weather from November through March.
I’ve seen riders asking on Twitter, “How to ride in the rain?” and “Cycling in the rain tips” – so this seemed like an appropriate time for this post.
To help you stay safe out on the road, here are a few different tips and techniques to help give you a refresher.
Here is a great video from the Global Cycling Network:
The video provides great insight into what regular cyclists should do if they are thinking about heading out for a training ride or a race in the rain. Fundamentals should remain the same, but there are definitely things we should all keep in mind while out there.
There are added tips I’ve included available after the jump, so give them a read. Read more… »