sluggo
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riding in the rain can be both a pleasure and a disaster.
add time to the commute. rainex for the outside of your faceshield, anti fog for inside.
slow down,braking distance will be greater. try to down shift as much as possible,when braking go easy on the rear, rely on the fronts. wipe headlight and taillight before each ride.
wear a highly reflective rain suit. wear food handler rubber gloves under your regular gloves, that will keep your hands dry as your outer gloves get saturated.
lane split to the front of the line at intersections, this way you are first off the line, with little traffic ahead of you. less water will be thrown up from car tires.
ride in the car tire tracks ahead of you, not the middle of the lane, the middle of the lane is where vehicles drip their oil and coolant making for a slicker surface.
try to avoid riding in the first 30-60 minutes after the rain first starts. that is when the roadway is the most slick.
don't carry passengers.
i've always said "if you don't ride in the rain, you aint a biker"
i hope these tips and the others before me help you out.
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