tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post6982978622569143925..comments2023-07-21T17:26:24.127+04:00Comments on Ron George: Question : Is it Easier/Difficult to Ride in The Rain?Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16268869622833968439noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-53020876363946937572008-07-17T19:24:00.000+04:002008-07-17T19:24:00.000+04:00Thanks for the insight blue. Yeah I didn't kno...Thanks for the insight blue. Yeah I didn't know photographers did that, I guess they have their tricks to the trade.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-10186677945534339662008-07-17T01:56:00.000+04:002008-07-17T01:56:00.000+04:00That's correct about the air being clearer in ...That's correct about the air being clearer in the rain. A lot of pro photographers know that the best time to take a picture is right after a rain the dirt is taken out of the air.<br><br>-BBluenoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448920726947078281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-24771360896732734692008-07-15T21:20:00.000+04:002008-07-15T21:20:00.000+04:00I love riding in the rain... last year with a powe...I love riding in the rain... last year with a powertap and very consistent training/commute sections I was generating between 10-20% higher wattage for a given perceived exertion in rain vs similar temps and wind/road conditions.<br><br>Most likely due to the cooling effect on the legs. <br><br>FWIW i like to think i'm much better suited to racing cyclocross at 30-40°F in long sleeve skinsuit than in 85-95°F temps in a short sleeve skinsuit.<br><br>The only ONLY down side is when it rains I typically prefer to be at the front unless everyone's got nice full coverage fenders...<br><br>(rolf vector pros fill up quite well with water - great as flywheels, not so good for acceleration)<br><br>I'm all Pro Rain. No theories other than it works for me.gewillihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245908398787098575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-10576419256330962892008-07-15T18:13:00.000+04:002008-07-15T18:13:00.000+04:00My chain seems to be quieter when it gets wet so m...My chain seems to be quieter when it gets wet so maybe the rain also decreases drivetrain friction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-17581834518614345702008-07-15T15:31:00.000+04:002008-07-15T15:31:00.000+04:00That's some serious thinking Ron... but you&#...That's some serious thinking Ron... but you're good at that! I'm like Chris, I don't really like riding in the rain. I haven't experienced any breathing problems so I tend to think more about the slippery road factor and the chill from wet jersey, etc. Unless it's really hot and it helps me cool off.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08664201924669063313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-49225344425836019452008-07-15T07:39:00.000+04:002008-07-15T07:39:00.000+04:00I have never even asked myself that question becau...I have never even asked myself that question because my mind is always so full of HATRED for the rain when I am riding in it that there is no room for other thought processes.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723257103071171990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-11779474716327474092008-07-15T03:09:00.000+04:002008-07-15T03:09:00.000+04:00Although I don't like riding in the rain, I ri...Although I don't like riding in the rain, I ride better in it. I have bad allergies that trigger asthma. When it's raining I can breathe better.UltraRobhttp://www.ultrarob.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com