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December 09, 2015

Ten tips on how to ride a bike on rainy days

Most people do not like the feeling of riding in the rain, but the rain cycling discomfort study habits, try to play to their normal riding performance is very important. For those who participate in the competition, it can not affect the cornering in the rain can increase self-confidence; and for recreational cycling off, the customary rain cycling can be avoided when a sudden panic caused by heavy rain.

The following let us look at how to adapt to rain when cycling weather it.
1. The appropriate dress.
Nothing beats the rain not wearing appropriate clothing worse. Cloudy cycling, raincoats boots naturally will bring, especially at low temperatures. Autumn, winter cycling, may wear warm clothes to wear off easily. Chest warm, in the downhill withstand cold is very important. Buy Gore-Tex gloves and jacket material is a good choice.
2. After rain ride finished car, remember to brake the skin clean.
When rain cycling, the road will be easier to stick to the gravel on the skin and rim brake, you may also find the rim will be scratched pebbles and cause brake wear leather.
3. Be careful when cornering.
Very important! When it rains, wet pavement and gravel will make the tires skid, make cornering more dangerous. Therefore, the timing must brake early, is also important to pay attention to the movements of other drivers. When cornering, the upper body more upright, but also slow down the speed a little.
4. Avoid pumping car uphill.
If the segment is quite steep slope (gradient of 10% +), please be careful not to draw the car, avoid skidding the rear, because the wet road surface friction will cause the rear wheels becoming weaker.
As much as possible to maintain the posture, so that the rear wheels to bear more weight. Be careful on the road and are worn relatively smooth metal part, in addition to leaves.
5. Understand traffic.
It sounds simple, but sometimes we always forget the most simple things. Caution grunge road (you will see there are colorful reflective) - while avoiding the muddy pond, under the water may be a stone, or large potholes.
6. Replace the fender.
While some people will feel ugly, but at least you will not get the body is sprayed by rain, the people behind would not have to face being sprayed mud.
7. Keep a clear line of sight.
When cycling in the rain, yellow or clear lens is the smart choice. Yellow lenses quite useful when the line of sight is not good, there is the lighting effect, and the scene will be clearer shape, which is smaller than the transparent lens. Remember to wipe the timing.
8. Buy ㄧ vehicle spare bicycle rain.
If you live where the weather is very wet, or when winter road salting prevent icing required, it is recommended to buy two motorcycles. Heavier bike ride in non-season, is also very effective for training.
9. I remember open lights.
There are lighting effects, but also make it easier for motorists to see you and ride with other people.
10. Like learning to ride in the rain.
This is probably the hardest part of ㄧ. But, think about it, all in the room to rest in other cyclists, you are still able to ride OUTDOORS, it actually makes you more motivated. Riding distance may be shortened, but remember to go all out, so that rain to maximize the effect of cycling.

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