Who is riding tomorrow?

Tomorrow's forecast is 90 to 100% chance of rain.  The National Weather Service (forecasts always to be taken with a grain of salt) says 1 to 2 inches of rain, 30 mph wind gusts and thunder.

I am thinking Divvy might be my bike du jour if I find it is not raining when I want to ride. I love that option!

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Permalink Reply by WillG on October 30, 2013 at 8:44am

Skip thanks, that NOAA site is great, I've never seen that before.

I'll be riding, I don't melt in water and I get to shower on the work end of my ride.

Permalink Reply by David Barish on October 30, 2013 at 9:03am

Skip

I have to drive in for work reasons.  If you want to ride home but are not thrilled by riding in the anticipated morning conditions, I could throw the rack on the car and swing by Evanston. I would want to leave Evanston no later than 730am but would be willing to go earlier.



Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

I was expecting to take the train this morning, but saw nothing too ominous in the hourly forecast until mid-afternoon, so I rode. I'll do the same Thursday, but my favorite weather summary suggests it might be messy. If I do manage to ride, the ride home should be nice though. Look at that wind forecast!

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on October 30, 2013 at 9:06am


Thanks for the offer. I will just take Metra if I decide not to ride...


David Barish said:

Skip

I have to drive in for work reasons.  If you want to ride home but are not thrilled by riding in the anticipated morning conditions, I could throw the rack on the car and swing by Evanston. I would want to leave Evanston no later than 730am but would be willing to go earlier.



Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

I was expecting to take the train this morning, but saw nothing too ominous in the hourly forecast until mid-afternoon, so I rode. I'll do the same Thursday, but my favorite weather summary suggests it might be messy. If I do manage to ride, the ride home should be nice though. Look at that wind forecast!

Permalink Reply by Beans on October 30, 2013 at 9:59am

I'm riding. Always do.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on October 30, 2013 at 10:47am

But of course I'm riding tomorrow!

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on October 30, 2013 at 11:06am

Hang on a sec.  It's raining RIGHT NOW!

Permalink Reply by Deet 4.5mi on October 30, 2013 at 12:17pm

ill be out there, time to really test the new fenders.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 30, 2013 at 1:59pm

TODAY, I left my bike at my office and took Divvy to my 5:00 meeting.  Glad someone with a car offered to drive me home. :-)  Yes, it is raining and it does not look like it is going to stop.  I will have to bring sufficient rain gear with me tomorrow to ride the bike home tomorrow night regardless of what is falling from the sky.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on October 30, 2013 at 4:23pm
which one? I have a showers pass Portland jacket, that is probably in its 4th year and still works well and looks decent.

Jennifer on the lake said:

 I'm not riding tomorrow, but only because my stuff won't yet be dry from tonight.

In other news, how long do those Showers Pass jackets last? Could I squeeze a third season out of mine?

Permalink Reply by Banshee: 12-15mi on October 30, 2013 at 6:08pm

Wash your it with Tech Wash to revitalize the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of your rain gear.  You should then be able to use your rain gear for nearly 10 years, of course, depending on the wear and tear conditions.
 
Jennifer on the lake said:

 In other news, how long do those Showers Pass jackets last? Could I squeeze a third season out of mine?

Permalink Reply by Duppie on October 31, 2013 at 3:16am

Bestest case scenario happened:

I am working from home. I get to look at the rain from my warm dining room



Duppie said:

No.

Best case scenario, I might Divvy it part of the way home.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 31, 2013 at 3:52am

I left my bike at the office last night, and this morning debated between Divvy and Blue line because it was just drizzling when I left.  I was glad I did Blue line since when I got downtown it was absolutely pouring.  But I am going to ride my bike home--brought the rain jacket and pants and hoping it won't be pouring.

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