Rain, Rain, Go Away!

I think I'm starting to grow fins!

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on September 28, 2011 at 2:50am

yes. I am getting tired of putting on wet rain gear to ride home in. I have clean dry work clothes at work...but no access to the dryer at the company fitness center. guess I will quit whining. tomorrow is supposed to be nice...fingers crossed.

 

DB

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on September 28, 2011 at 3:05am

The rain isn't all that bad- it only happens when I start to ride :p

 

When I get to my destination, it usually stops. Go figure :)

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on September 28, 2011 at 3:11am
I'm ready to see the sun again - for more than 5 minutes at a time.
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on September 28, 2011 at 3:39am
Fins would help.
Permalink Reply by Scotto 6.8 on September 28, 2011 at 4:17am
When I get to work, it's hard to tell if I'm sweaty or wet from the rain.
Permalink Reply by Melissa Ferguson on September 28, 2011 at 4:42am
I was soft this am and did not ride.  It was a good day to sleep in, which necessitated a taxi ride.  That said, I typically LOVE riding in the rain, because it means the lakefront path is pretty much clear of all the folks who don't have a clue what they're doing!!!!
Permalink Reply by Adam Kitzmann on September 28, 2011 at 5:39am
Riding in the rain is fun when it's not full on downpour, and the side streets like Hubbard are clear and fast. Plus, who doesn't like to skid in the rain? All that being said, it would be nice to see the sun sometime this week.
Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on September 28, 2011 at 5:52am
I've been lucky as I rode to work in between the storms but yeah a week straight. yuck.
Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on September 28, 2011 at 6:17am

It's a super soaker today!

 

Ethan Spotts, Active Trans

Permalink Reply by Rich S on September 28, 2011 at 7:00am

I think the Tribune jinxed it when they posted the prediction for a warm, dry fall! 

 

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-09-23/news/chi-forecasters-...

 

Maybe we're just getting a season's worth of rain out of the way in a single week!

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on September 28, 2011 at 7:35am
I watch the radar with great luck as I time my commutes for no rain to light drizzle.
Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on September 28, 2011 at 8:40am

I've been enjoying it. You can warm up when it's 60 degrees in the rain without any rain gear. In fact, when it's not cold, wearing any kind of waterproof gear will make me sweaty. I've just been wearing swimming shorts, some open shoes, and a shirt. When I get to work, change into regular clothes  and dry the wet clothes.

 

Definitely helps to have milk crates, panniers, etc. You can put the spare clothes/backpack in the cargo area and waterproof it with a large trash bag. It's always more comfortable anyways to have stuff not on your back.

 

I try to look at it with persepective. If this was the beginning of spring, I'd be ecstatic to have the temperature we're having now, regardless of rain.

 

Also, it makes me feel very "macho" to not be intimidated by some mere H20:)

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