Foldable Bikes Party: 10 reasons why riding in the rain is awesome

Friday, 19 August 2016

10 reasons why riding in the rain is awesome

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Don't let a little rain stop you cycling. It's only water after all, and there are lots of reasons why riding through wet weather will make you a better all-round cyclist.

1. A sense of slightly smug satisfaction

We don't think it's unfair to say that you can award yourself extra hardcore points if you make it out to ride through the rain. You get even more if you do it regularly. It means that you're a proper cyclist. You laugh in the face of inclement weather, you grin at downpours and shrug off mud. You also know that there are a whole lot of other benefits that other fair-weather cyclists don't get to enjoy.

2. Going out in the rain is kind of liberating

Remember when you were little and used to splash about in puddles? Fun, wasn't it? We think that riding through the rain can give you that same simple sense of fun that you felt as a child. Once you've gotten over the worry of getting wet and just decide to embrace it, you'll find yourself aiming for puddles and grinning to yourself as you fly along.

Of course, having the right kit will help you to stay comfortable (see point 8) and then there's the wonderful feeling of getting dry afterwards...

3. Getting warm and dry again is absolute bliss

There is absolutely nothing that makes you appreciate clean dry clothes, a hot shower and satisfying food like getting tired and wet while out cycling. Grab yourself something tasty, satisfying and warm, and don't forget to give your bike a little TLC too. The better you treat your bike the better it'll cope with inclement weather and your pricy components and parts will last longer, too.