{"id":1749,"date":"2021-03-20T20:51:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T12:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bamboobee.net\/?p=1749"},"modified":"2021-03-20T21:42:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T13:42:57","slug":"clearing-up-the-myths-about-cycling-in-bad-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bamboobee.net\/2021\/03\/20\/clearing-up-the-myths-about-cycling-in-bad-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearing Up The Myths About Cycling In Bad Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it\u2019s raining and pouring outside, your first instinct may be to stay warm and dry inside \u2013 and in the event, you need to head out to work or school, you\u2019ll probably find yourself getting straight into your car rather than travelling by bike.<\/p>\n

The downside to this is that you won\u2019t get to enjoy riding your bike, as well as the poor impact your vehicle\u2019s emissions will have on the environment and the costs of driving compared to cycling.<\/p>\n

But would cycling to work in the rain really be so unpleasant? As it turns out, many cyclists are willing to ride their bikes come rain or shine. It\u2019s time to clear up the myths about cycling in bad weather!<\/p>\n

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Myth 1: You\u2019ll be left with soaked through clothes.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Well, we\u2019ll admit that can happen if you don\u2019t plan ahead. It\u2019s very possible that you\u2019ll end up dripping wet after your bike ride if you\u2019re not wearing the correct clothes. But, if you\u2019re dressed in the proper manner, you can simply take off your wet outer layers \u2013 revealing your clean and dry clothes underneath.<\/p>\n

Ideally, you\u2019ll need a good, high-quality waterproof coat. This will keep you dry during your journey. You can also purchase trousers in the same fabric that will go over what you\u2019re already wearing \u2013 keeping your inner layers dry.<\/p>\n

Just in case you\u2019re caught in the rain while improperly dressed for the bad weather, you could always consider keeping a waterproof poncho or foldable jacket in your cycling bag.<\/p>\n

As you can see, there are several ways you can keep the rain off you as you cycle, so you won\u2019t necessarily have to deal with soaking wet clothes.<\/p>\n

Myth 2: You won\u2019t be able to see.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While it\u2019s true that your visibility will be compromised due to bad weather, that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t be able to see at all in most cases.<\/p>\n

You can easily purchase LED lights for your bike that will light up your path during your journey. These can come in the form of headlights to ensure you can see where you\u2019re going, as well as red, flashing real lights that ensure other people on the road (and pedestrians) can see where you are.<\/p>\n

By ensuring your bike is properly lit, you\u2019ll find you can see much clearer no matter what the weather is like \u2013 and stay safer too.<\/p>\n

However, if you step outside and feel like it really is too difficult to see clearly, we do recommend finding an alternative method of transport to be on the safe side. It\u2019s always better to be cautious than to find yourself in a dangerous situation.<\/p>\n

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Myth 3: Riding in the wet weather will be dangerous.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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It is easy to assume that riding your bike during any wet weather will be dangerous, but this will depend on each scenario.<\/p>\n

Providing you\u2019re up to date on bike maintenance, own the proper protective clothing such as a helmet and padding and have good quality tires fitted on your bike, you should be safe and stable enough to head out in most conditions.<\/p>\n

You should also ensure your bike\u2019s brake pads are healthy and not in need of replacement, as they\u2019re proven to wear down quicker during the rain due to moisture and road grit.<\/p>\n

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Myth 4: You\u2019ll get dirty and ruin your work clothes.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re worried you\u2019ll ruin your clothes during your commute to work, you just need to take a few extra precautions. Another benefit of wearing outer layers to stay dry is that the clothes underneath them will stay clean.<\/p>\n

Another thing to consider is a fender, which is designed to prevent excess mud from spraying up and around you.<\/p>\n

The combination of these two precautions should be enough to keep you presentable for the day ahead.<\/p>\n

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Myth 5: Bikes aren\u2019t designed for that kind of weather.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You may think that bikes aren\u2019t meant to be used in bad weather, but the truth is \u2013 they are! Here are some points to consider:<\/p>\n

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  • You can\u2019t predict the weather, so it\u2019s almost certain that cyclists will get caught in the rain with their bike at some point.<\/li>\n
  • Cycling events are not called off due to rain or bad weather \u2013 unless of course, the weather provides a danger to the cyclists.<\/li>\n
  • If you\u2019re really concerned or feel that your current bike isn\u2019t up to the challenge, you may want to look for a new, sturdy model that\u2019s suited to all weather and terrain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    While these five myths are based on valid problems that may occur for any cyclist, it\u2019s easy to see how you can overcome them and ensure cycling can be enjoyed (or at least tolerated) in any weather condition.<\/p>\n

    When to avoid travelling by bike.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    While there are certainly ways around all of the above problems, there are still times when you should probably leave your bike at home. These include:<\/p>\n

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    • During periods of very poor visibility.<\/li>\n
    • During weather warnings for strong winds or storms.<\/li>\n
    • When there is ice that could be dangerously slippery to ride on.<\/li>\n
    • During the effects of any natural disaster such as an earthquake or hurricane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      As long as you use some common sense and good judgement and ensure you avoid these dangerous scenarios, riding your bike during a bit of rain shouldn\u2019t be an issue at all.<\/p>\n

      Do you ride your bike in bad weather? If so, it might be time to make a change and consider giving all-weather cycling a chance. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ll get used to it in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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