Quote:
|
Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran
1) Do any of you have a strict "no ride in the rain" policy?
2) What's the longest (in time or miles) that you've gone in the rain?
3) Do you ever sort of get used to it, and just accept it as part of touring?
4) I have a leather, allegedly waterproof jacket... (ICON Motorhead) but I don't trust that leather is waterproof. Is it common for people to wear a rainsuit, or other non-natural layer OVER a heavy leather jacket?
5) Is it better to take a chance on getting wet and do a possibly nice long ride, or should I just stick close to home and wait for an extended period of predicted clear skies?
|
1) Yes, but the best laid plans of mice and men.......and all that!
2) 100 miles; 6 hours WITHOUT the proper gear. Godawful.
3 & 4) Yes with the proper gear (a good rain suit) it is not bad unless it turns REALLY cold.
5) I now do the second because I am a wussy. I am not afraid of rain; just avoid it when possible.
Tip of the day: Regardless of what bike you are on and how good your gear is you MUST slow down. Just because the trucks and cages can maintain 70 in relative safety does NOT mean that you can on the bike. If you have any sense at all you will discover this in the first few minutes.