Careful out there

[dolly3900]

OK, call me a fair weather biker if you wish, but I am so glad I am in the van today.

That said, to the couple of hard core bikers I did see on the road this morning, either total respect for sticking to your biking principles or sympathies for having to go out in that.

The water is not the only problem I see, but the associated debris under the surface, the force of water was enough to wash out drains and big ol' rocks into the road, not too bad on 4 wheels, but on 2, could be a nasty surprise if you hit them unawares.

Round by us, the hills are like rivers, there are lakes of about 10"-12" deep standing water and generally winter has arrived with a serious attitude problem.

I have just dragged some young lady in her car out of one of said lakes and now she is awaiting her other half to come and collect her, due to what sounds like a serious hydrolock in the engine.

Like the subject says, Be Careful out there it could be nasty

Mike
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[InquisitionCh...]

My commute to work was not fun either. As you said there is a lot of debris on the road. Mostly loose gravel for me but still dangerous. Its slightly hidden by the sitting water.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

My rainsuit kept me bone dry in this mornings deluge for twenty six miles until I took it off and got wet socks.

[dolly3900]

[Rogerborg]

[Beehive Bedlam]

Given the choice I would rather ride in the rain than the bitter cold which it was yesterday morning.

[MarkJ]

Did 30 miles to Leeds today on the bike, wasn't so bad. Had the usual big puddles at the side of the road but could go around them all so no hidden surprises.

Praise be to Goretex

[Tamsin]

My combination of "bone dry" textiles and a regatta walkers rain coat certainly did the job for me this morning. Mildly damp knee where the water pooled when stopped at lights and some water got into my boot in the last 5 minutes of so but not enough to complain.

[Minty]

[TheArchitect]

Tuesday night's deluge was my first big drenching of the winter. Luckily my £30 Frank Thomas jacket and £35 Cube trousers did their job perfectly - was bone dry the whole time. Unfortunately my so-called waterproof gloves sprung a leak so my right hand was wet and very cold.

I think I prefer heavy rain instead of light showers, I find my visor stays clearer and it also washes away the grease/diesel off the roads.

Going NEC bike show on the 28th so will be picking up new gloves and possibly new rain suit if the price is right.
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[Chuffin Nora]

Hell's Bells! There's that word again!

[Dave70]

The worst thing about riding in the wet, is the shed loads of diesel that appears to keep getting spilled all over the roads.

This mornings commute home from work was a nightmare. Some sh!t bucked of a truck must have lost a few litres for the amount that was left on the road for mile after mile.
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2012: R125 killed by white van. 2016 R125 killed by 30,000 miles of redline. Current: 2016 Kawasaki ER6f.

[Tamsin]

[andy_uk]

[notbike]

I hate riding in the wet, but I ride every day, sometimes hours in the rain and crap because of my job. I never wear waterproofs even though I should, surprised I haven't got a cold or the flu by now.

I'm wondering what it's gonna be like riding shit-tier scooters in the snow XD should be a blast... For about 5 seconds.

[suburban myth]

[ADSrox0r]

[Beehive Bedlam]

[Vincent]

[Fisty]

[dolly3900]

[BigShow]

If i remember correctly there was no Autumn/Winter transition last year. it just pissed down raining every day for 5 months instead.

[dydey90]

Personally, I don't mind riding in the cold, in the rain, or when it's windy or whatever, because I'm just so 'ard.

But, it doesn't matter how 'ard you are, because it only take a wet manhole cover, puddle of diesel or a patch of frost to ruin your day.
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[Rogerborg]