I was stuck in rain this spring on a cold 200+ km ride away from home. Stopped at a drugstore and got a disposable poncho I put between my jersey and underlayer and dishwashing gloves. Those saved the day! Plus, they are very classy :D
Also: avoid riding through puddles of water at all cost, they may hide potholes big enough to cause a crash and/or serious damage to your bike. Always use gloves it improves your grip on the handlebars and saves your hands in a crash. Avoid metal sufaces (specially train tracks), they are slipery as hell. Do not go "flat out" while cornering, or while exiting a corner, you are looking for trouble. You can do a "burnout" and your rear wheel will slip out of control. Caution with the brakes while cornering, you may slip out as well, so, reduce your speed before the corner. ...
@@kart112 I live in Seattle, the land of rain. If we have a dry spell for a month or so, stay off the roads for a couple of days when it does start to rain. It doesn't seem to take very long for these people to forget how to drive in wet. Give them some time to re train.
Great that you picked welsh roads for your rain video anyone cycling on those particular roads you were on has to be a rain expert! I once did a long ride around Snowdon. After two hours constant rain and two punctures ended up hiding in a pub with a fire a pint waiting for a lift home. Since then rain holds no fear for me.
SO MANY people fall when they hit the painted stripes and its almost never mentioned as a main hazard. Seems like every year I watch the TdF and on a rain day someone will fall while turning on painted lines
Lights are essential, mudguards help. If it's summer time, Lycra is enough - you'll be dry in about a minute after the rain stops... Riding in summer rain is an absolute hoot. (Riding in winter rain is "character building". 😉)
For COMMUTING in the rain - keep it in lycra (other clothes never cut it and dont dry fast enough) & mud guards. Some of us HAVE to ride, tropical monsoons or not.
Depends on the other clothes. I have some very nice hiking/mountaineering base layers and trousers that manage not to look too out of place in the city while being comfortable and fast drying. If I want to commute and not have to change at my destination or be in tight lycra they do an excellent job, and are designed knowing you'll be out in all conditions.
Some advice from an all weather commuter: Get full cover mudguards, they prevent water flying into your face and up your back the difference is night and day. I personally went with SKS brand mudguards, they maybe a pain to install if your not familiar with measuring twice and cutting once but they are ideal to get the best fit. The only thing that would get wet while using full cover mudguards is your shoes so i suggest grabbing some good over shoes or shoe covers that go further up your ankle. Another thing to consider is visability when cycling, i suggest grabbing a pair of clear glasses to stop the rain going into your eyes an bluring your vision. Ultimately if you get soaked in intense rain i suggest getting a change of clothes and a towel for the destination in a waterproof bag.
I thought you would mention the Camelbak Eddy,a 600ml thermos that fits into your water bottle cage. Its been a great addition for my winter riding, hot tea for the whole trip.
I commute every day and really don´t like to get wet. That´s why I designed and built a canopy, that protects me from the elements entirely and attached it to the seat tube and head tube. I tried to make it aero as well. Even though it´s still a rather sketchy prototype, it´s great fun and comfortable to ride. Friends told me, that I won´t be able to handle crosswinds - I experienced very strong crosswind yesterday, while riding around 35kph downhill through exposed area and yes it slightly tried to get me off ballance but as you get used to the weird feeling it´s easy to manage such situation and you make the corrections automatically. The canopy kind of isolates you from the outside world, which is another thing I had to get used to. You feel no wind in your face, your hands dont freeze either. Yesterday it was 2°C outside and I wore long sleeve polypropylene basic and a hoodie. That´s it. I also wore gloves but mainly for better grip than anything else, because it feels very unnatural to me riding without gloves. The prototype evolves every day - now I already know what to do better. If you are curious about seeing how my experiment looks like visit www.khnkabiny.webnode.cz
Great video chaps, enjoyed the cling film idea under the shorts! I always go with High vis items when it’s raining as it’s often dark too in the UK, i’d also say definitely disc brakes in the wet! 👍
There's something missing for those of us who wear glasses: how to continue to use my sense of sight (rather important while riding) I was caught in a storm last time I went out and I loved it, actually, but keeping the water out of my glasses would have helped a lot. Also, if you have light colored wheels, skin walls and rim brakes: be prepared for a pretty disheartening sight after you're finished...
I experience this problem too, though usually I am wearing contact lenses and shades. Vision is better once you take the glasses off, but if you've got contacts on and get rain water in your eyes, the contacts want to come out!
Zip tie a piece of fender ~25cm long to the downtube to catch wheel spray vs shooting it sideways, feet & shins far less spray, a seatpost clamp-on rear fender little windage, no back stripes well known. Then, clip-ons with a section of fender long enough to catch spray at speed off brake bolt, way warmer drier riding. Cheers, Pacific NW rides are a tad damp at times.
Riding in the rain is really good to increase your psychological force and you also get some new skills, specially if it is night. Yesterday night i ran in the rain back home and it was amazing and pure adrenaline. The biggest problem are those hidden holes that we cannot see because of the water, i went into three ones and my chain fell all the time. There is no way, sometimes we have to go to the middle of the road to avoid some hidden hole in the side, but take care of the cars. I'm glad i didn't have any puncture, i was also in 120psi in both tires, which didn't give me any stability problem. Next time i will be putting less psi, just to have some extra stability. Don't be afraid of the rain, it is just water
A thin balaclava if it's also cold when raining isn't a bad idea either. Waterproof shoes probably aren't a bad idea, especially if you have an aversion to mudguards. And from a visability standpoint, rain usually means decreased viability for all road users, so maybe consider a raincoat that's got some reflective element to it, or maybe a colour that's a bit brighter than black. Also lights!!
for legs and short rides: endura long trousers(?) hosen. upper body: any kind of waterproof rainjacket. idealy with a cap. i recomend water protectory for the tires/frame.
I’m one of the crazies that like riding in the SUMMER rain. If the temperature is above 20c that is. Tips I have: Don’t ride on road paint, it’s like ice when wet. I think I remember a video of Si and Dan testing it out once upon a time. Be sure to protect your phone! Put it in a plastic bag or phone cover (I think you sell them in the GCN store) Wash your bike immediately after your ride. Not after your shower, as soon as you press stop on your head unit! Strava can wait the 15 minutes it takes to clean your bike. Be sure to lubricate your cable housing too! Hang your bike from the front wheel to let the water drip out and the lubrication to fill the voids left behind. If you have hydronic brakes ONLY hang it from the front wheel to make sure you don’t get air in the system. Check with your mechanic to be sure of the best way to store your bike.
A tip given to me by a fellow rider is to put latex gloves on underneath your full finger gloves. Adds an extra layer of waterproofing and seals in a bit more warmth.
have to say in the winter I have always have a spare base layer and pair of socks in a small waterproof sandwich bag great to put on when your halfway around
Is that GCN branded neck gaiter available for sale? The one shown at 1:20 and a few other points. Couldn't find it in the online store. Those gaiters are my preferred headgear - lightweight and very versatile! Would happily buy one and rep the fam.
Just rode last we the sellaronda bike day under the rain and with 5 deg celsius on the top of the mountains!!! My tip is: get some water proof overshoes!!! After feet are wet you start immediatly to freeze 🥶
You could try moving to Australia. I have forgotten the last time it rained here. One thing I can say. I use a double insulated water bottle to keep my drink cool in summer. But the same thing would keep your tea as hot as you want during a ride.
got involved in an accident on Thursday morning and watching this on Saturday. Wish I could turn back time and deflate tyre little bit and brake little bit earlier I could save my shoulder, chin, arm and my Bianchi...
2:08 "A large percentage of our body heat is lost from our heads." No it isn't. People often say that half your heat loss is through your head but that's a misinterpretation of studies that showed that, *if you're wearing full winter gear except for a hat*, and the temperature is well below freezing, then (actually a little under) half of your heat loss is through your head. The point being, soldiers in the Arctic, wear your hats! If you're stark naked, you lose about 7-10% of your heat through your head, basically because your head is about 7-10% of your skin surface. Most cycling gear, especially Si's speedos, is way closer to being naked than to wearing full Arctic military gear and wearing a helmet means your head isn't uncovered even if you don't wear a hat under it. I doubt you lose more than 15% through your head.
Aerohelmet and a cyclingcap are my tips. An aero helmet is usually less open so less water on your head and u get home faster. A cyclingcap so less rain will hit u on the glasses/eyes.
....also take care (avoid where possible) riding through puddles on unfamiliar roads. You never know if there's a lovely pothole lurking underneath. If the state of the UK roads are anything to go by, there almost certainly will be!
Cold rides are always made that much nicer with a warm drink. I've been adding warm water to my cordial/gatorade for years. It's not the getting wet and cold, it's the coming home and cleaning, drying and sorting out my bike that's really painful.
My hack for riding in the rain is having fun, choose a route you love (possibly short) and just go flat out! If you’re enjoying your ride you won’t even care about the rain
Central Europe in the middle of a heat wave. GCN publishes a video on riding in the rain. I wonder where they got that rain from. Guess we should talk about climate policies in the GCN office.
no mention of velotoze or similar neoprene shoe covers? that's gotta crack the top 10 rain hacks in my book. Keep feet and hands warm and dry, along with a warm core and you can handle anything in the rain
Don't purposely ride in the rain. But when I catch a shower, I feel like a badass! Keep in mind this in the summer . With temps of 80-90f. I'm really a wimp I guess.
I need help I've looked everywhere for answers so youtube it is, I bought tubes (700x25c) with 40mm presta valves but they were too short to pump air in them. I dont know much about bikes so I'm not sure what size valves I should get. my time are 45mm deep. whats the correct size I need ?
do you guys have any suggestions for water proof tights? looking to commute to work from fall through winter. i own some water proof pants but they're so ugly and bulky looking..i want something more form fitting.
So I've been caught in the rain last week with a dry lubed chain. When I got home I rinsed of the rain water and let the chain and drivetrain dry overnight. Sadly when I went to re-lube it, I had some rust on the chain and where it was sitting on the sprockets. Nothing major but still makes me worry. Can I clean of the corrosion in some way, or do I have to change the complete chain now?
What I really need on kold days is something to keep my STOMAC from getting cold. A jacket is to much and also a vest. In the old day a newspaper could be put inside the jersey. But who's got a newspaper in these day ?
What about making sure that your visible to other road users - Black may be fashionable but not great for being seen especially when it's dull or dark. I always carry light weight clip on lights and have at least the rear one flashing - maybe I'm being too careful but believe in being safe rather than sorry. Thank you for a great channel which I follow avidly. P.S. not going to open the mudguard debate and group riding - Oops sorry :-)
A tip: put some waterproof spray on your clothes, specially on your socks and tights. It works amazing, it doesn't last long, but keeps you dry and maintains breathability
Guys, I think you should have mentioned an ass saver". It does help keep the back side drier and less dirty, hence more comfort (such as it is on a wet ride).
I would say staying dry as a little bit more important than warm. You don't always have to put on multiple layers. Your body heat will take care of itself from the exercise. But if you get wet you risk hypothermia regardless
Riding in the rain can be miserable, BUT I don't think anything feels better than ditching the wet clothes, having a nice hot shower, and putting on clean dry clothes. I get to do this several times a year as rain here seems to start at 15:50 and I leave work at 1600. The universe has a warped sense of humour.
Gentlemen you have forgot or never learned some of the most important tips that will make most wet rides more bearable 1 Dedicated rain gear pants, jacket, shoes, gloves and helmet cover 2 try to let rain fall for a bit before you start riding (20 minutes), will wash away many slippery liquids on roads 3 pace ride fast enough to keep warm but slow enough that you don't overheat with extra clothing 4 Lights be safe be seen
You'll lose (relatively) more heat through your head in the conditions mentioned - where you've covered up elsewhere. Also, your head is very sensitive to temperature changes.
@@MultiPenners yes it is wrong. You lose no more heat from your head than any other uncovered part of your body. www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/11/02/heat-loss-head-cold-weather
@@Cavey2345 but they didn't say : a disproportianetely large amount of heat. And the head, as detailed in your own link, is very important for the regulation of heat in the body. I'd say you could see it a little more favorable
I know its nit picking but the amount of heat lost through the head is proportional to the size of the head. The head is about 7% of the bodies surface with a heat loss of about 7%.
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but it's a great difference between a warm summer rain in june than riding in the rain in november!
No different .its all cold
I was stuck in rain this spring on a cold 200+ km ride away from home. Stopped at a drugstore and got a disposable poncho I put between my jersey and underlayer and dishwashing gloves. Those saved the day! Plus, they are very classy :D
So wrap your body in oil and clingfilm is a rain tip.
But mudguards and lights are not..?
YeCannyDaeThat yams gloves...
If one is riding without mudguards and lights, they can forget about rain tips lol
this video is what happens when you ask former bike racers for practical tips.
Also: avoid riding through puddles of water at all cost, they may hide potholes big enough to cause a crash and/or serious damage to your bike.
Always use gloves it improves your grip on the handlebars and saves your hands in a crash.
Avoid metal sufaces (specially train tracks), they are slipery as hell.
Do not go "flat out" while cornering, or while exiting a corner, you are looking for trouble. You can do a "burnout" and your rear wheel will slip out of control.
Caution with the brakes while cornering, you may slip out as well, so, reduce your speed before the corner.
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In Florida where I live it's a mixed issue, the water is clear to see any beforehand
Everything on this list has happened to me at least once lol.
worst thing about riding in rain is washing your bike after :D
Sto peres
And always use lights front and rear in the rain
I always use lights day or night
the biggest problem riding in the rain is cars, primarily drivers not slowing down to match the conditions.
From my experience when it rains drivers are even more carless.
@@kart112
I live in Seattle, the land of rain. If we have a dry spell for a month or so, stay off the roads for a couple of days when it does start to rain. It doesn't seem to take very long for these people to forget how to drive in wet. Give them some time to re train.
It's nice to see these two coming a long way in honing their presenting skills, very enjoyable to watch
35 degrees in germany.
gcn: hacks for riding in the rain
In South Hessen, Germany we have 39°C
@@j.k2869 ist wahrscheinlich noch schlimmer in den Alpen...
Reiner mit ei, bidde! That’s Britain for ya.
20 degrees and raining all year, right?
Are all you Germans still out cycling in the heat?
Great that you picked welsh roads for your rain video anyone cycling on those particular roads you were on has to be a rain expert! I once did a long ride around Snowdon. After two hours constant rain and two punctures ended up hiding in a pub with a fire a pint waiting for a lift home. Since then rain holds no fear for me.
That road up from Lllandogo to Trelleck has been beautifully resurfaced. Great descent there last week
over shoes a must have for me
Love riding in the rain it's a great excuse to do a full overhaul on my bike and you don't ever get as hot
Watch out for drain covers, leaves, patches of oil...AND road paint markings. Those get slippery sooner than roads.
You must someplace "special"
SO MANY people fall when they hit the painted stripes and its almost never mentioned as a main hazard. Seems like every year I watch the TdF and on a rain day someone will fall while turning on painted lines
Love the rain caps you guys have on would look great on my fat bike commutes in rainy wet conditon
Big thumbs up to Hank & Chris going out in fine UK weather though the oil & cling film is "weird"
Covered me in butter.
Got chased by a bear.
10/10 ride.
Got a few KOMs, did ya? :)
It's 38°C outside - would love to ride in the rain now!
Lights are essential, mudguards help. If it's summer time, Lycra is enough - you'll be dry in about a minute after the rain stops... Riding in summer rain is an absolute hoot.
(Riding in winter rain is "character building". 😉)
riding in winter rain can be deadly if you are unprepared
For COMMUTING in the rain - keep it in lycra (other clothes never cut it and dont dry fast enough) & mud guards.
Some of us HAVE to ride, tropical monsoons or not.
Thats what Ive found
Depends on the other clothes. I have some very nice hiking/mountaineering base layers and trousers that manage not to look too out of place in the city while being comfortable and fast drying. If I want to commute and not have to change at my destination or be in tight lycra they do an excellent job, and are designed knowing you'll be out in all conditions.
Next video: how to ride at 35°C.
more water
Scheduled for GCN Christmas Show :)
LisaPet Just in time for the 38C temps on Boxing Day 😂😎🇦🇺
Some advice from an all weather commuter:
Get full cover mudguards, they prevent water flying into your face and up your back the difference is night and day.
I personally went with SKS brand mudguards, they maybe a pain to install if your not familiar with measuring twice and cutting once but they are ideal to get the best fit.
The only thing that would get wet while using full cover mudguards is your shoes so i suggest grabbing some good over shoes or shoe covers that go further up your ankle.
Another thing to consider is visability when cycling, i suggest grabbing a pair of clear glasses to stop the rain going into your eyes an bluring your vision.
Ultimately if you get soaked in intense rain i suggest getting a change of clothes and a towel for the destination in a waterproof bag.
My hack is to check the weather forecast and if there's a 20+% chance of rain, don't go out.
You can do better.
Indeed. There's plenty of dry days to chose from.
So you are a loser, Jack Ryan
So, you don't live in England or the Northwest (where I am) I'm guessing in Arizona?
If you commute to work, you don't have a choice. So better to be prepped.
I really like riding in the rain, I decided against riding indoors this winter and I’m loving it!
Absolutely vital for bad weather: high visibility clothing! Both of these dudes are wearing black, for goodness sake!
I thought you would mention the Camelbak Eddy,a 600ml thermos that fits into your water bottle cage.
Its been a great addition for my winter riding, hot tea for the whole trip.
"TEA"
(with rock background music)
is so relaxing.
Current heat aside, what about clip-on mudguards? Less stylish maybe, but less wet and grimy, for sure.
i believe assos and canyon do not sell mudguards. xD
Fenders/ Mudguards!
My tip: add an Asssaver to your saddle and remove that terrible feeling of water flicking up your back from the wheel.
I commute every day and really don´t like to get wet. That´s why I designed and built a canopy, that protects me from the elements entirely and attached it to the seat tube and head tube. I tried to make it aero as well. Even though it´s still a rather sketchy prototype, it´s great fun and comfortable to ride. Friends told me, that I won´t be able to handle crosswinds - I experienced very strong crosswind yesterday, while riding around 35kph downhill through exposed area and yes it slightly tried to get me off ballance but as you get used to the weird feeling it´s easy to manage such situation and you make the corrections automatically. The canopy kind of isolates you from the outside world, which is another thing I had to get used to. You feel no wind in your face, your hands dont freeze either. Yesterday it was 2°C outside and I wore long sleeve polypropylene basic and a hoodie. That´s it. I also wore gloves but mainly for better grip than anything else, because it feels very unnatural to me riding without gloves. The prototype evolves every day - now I already know what to do better. If you are curious about seeing how my experiment looks like visit www.khnkabiny.webnode.cz
Also missed keeping off the painted lines on the road and slowing right down and not breaking on zebra crossings
I do deliveries, and one vital I take which is a must 😆 is a thermal flask. My current one ain't the best but it helps for maybe a good few hours!
Great video chaps, enjoyed the cling film idea under the shorts! I always go with High vis items when it’s raining as it’s often dark too in the UK, i’d also say definitely disc brakes in the wet! 👍
Great stuff chaps.. living near Rainchester.. I mean Manchester, we're quite used to the wet.. good tips though.. loving the cling film legs!
There's something missing for those of us who wear glasses: how to continue to use my sense of sight (rather important while riding)
I was caught in a storm last time I went out and I loved it, actually, but keeping the water out of my glasses would have helped a lot.
Also, if you have light colored wheels, skin walls and rim brakes: be prepared for a pretty disheartening sight after you're finished...
I experience this problem too, though usually I am wearing contact lenses and shades. Vision is better once you take the glasses off, but if you've got contacts on and get rain water in your eyes, the contacts want to come out!
Zip tie a piece of fender ~25cm long to the downtube to catch wheel spray vs shooting it sideways, feet & shins far less spray, a seatpost clamp-on rear fender little windage, no back stripes well known.
Then, clip-ons with a section of fender long enough to catch spray at speed off brake bolt, way warmer drier riding.
Cheers, Pacific NW rides are a tad damp at times.
Riding in the rain is really good to increase your psychological force and you also get some new skills, specially if it is night. Yesterday night i ran in the rain back home and it was amazing and pure adrenaline. The biggest problem are those hidden holes that we cannot see because of the water, i went into three ones and my chain fell all the time. There is no way, sometimes we have to go to the middle of the road to avoid some hidden hole in the side, but take care of the cars. I'm glad i didn't have any puncture, i was also in 120psi in both tires, which didn't give me any stability problem. Next time i will be putting less psi, just to have some extra stability. Don't be afraid of the rain, it is just water
What a timing for this episode. Date 26th of June, Time 11:45 pm, Temperature 28 degrees Celcius in Germany. Well done GCN.^^
28? That's it? Only 28? It'll be 32-37C and humid where I live in America every day from now until September. I dream of 28.
@@jasonmcgrody9472 32-37 °C at midnight? Ok, that's hard.
A thin balaclava if it's also cold when raining isn't a bad idea either. Waterproof shoes probably aren't a bad idea, especially if you have an aversion to mudguards. And from a visability standpoint, rain usually means decreased viability for all road users, so maybe consider a raincoat that's got some reflective element to it, or maybe a colour that's a bit brighter than black. Also lights!!
I would have thought mud guards were the answer. Some very nice clip on ones these days for the racers.
for legs and short rides: endura long trousers(?) hosen.
upper body: any kind of waterproof rainjacket. idealy with a cap.
i recomend water protectory for the tires/frame.
Yep. Love riding in the rain . Makes me feel alive 😊😊
I’m one of the crazies that like riding in the SUMMER rain. If the temperature is above 20c that is. Tips I have:
Don’t ride on road paint, it’s like ice when wet. I think I remember a video of Si and Dan testing it out once upon a time.
Be sure to protect your phone! Put it in a plastic bag or phone cover (I think you sell them in the GCN store)
Wash your bike immediately after your ride. Not after your shower, as soon as you press stop on your head unit! Strava can wait the 15 minutes it takes to clean your bike.
Be sure to lubricate your cable housing too! Hang your bike from the front wheel to let the water drip out and the lubrication to fill the voids left behind. If you have hydronic brakes ONLY hang it from the front wheel to make sure you don’t get air in the system. Check with your mechanic to be sure of the best way to store your bike.
It's 2:00 in the morning but that won't stop me from watching GCN!
A tip given to me by a fellow rider is to put latex gloves on underneath your full finger gloves. Adds an extra layer of waterproofing and seals in a bit more warmth.
And it traps all the sweat, which can make your hands colder.
Make your ride continuous and keep the power up. Don't stop for a coffee break and get cold in damp gear.
have to say in the winter I have always have a spare base layer and pair of socks in a small waterproof sandwich bag great to put on when your halfway around
Is that GCN branded neck gaiter available for sale? The one shown at 1:20 and a few other points. Couldn't find it in the online store. Those gaiters are my preferred headgear - lightweight and very versatile! Would happily buy one and rep the fam.
I love Waterproof bib shorts I think there are freaking amazing🤙🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Arse saver is a must
Brilliant mates
Thanks
Just rode last we the sellaronda bike day under the rain and with 5 deg celsius on the top of the mountains!!! My tip is: get some water proof overshoes!!! After feet are wet you start immediatly to freeze 🥶
You could try moving to Australia. I have forgotten the last time it rained here. One thing I can say. I use a double insulated water bottle to keep my drink cool in summer. But the same thing would keep your tea as hot as you want during a ride.
I love riding in all weather weather that be in Sunshine,rain,hailstones,thunderstorms or the cold
got involved in an accident on Thursday morning and watching this on Saturday. Wish I could turn back time and deflate tyre little bit and brake little bit earlier I could save my shoulder, chin, arm and my Bianchi...
2:08 "A large percentage of our body heat is lost from our heads." No it isn't. People often say that half your heat loss is through your head but that's a misinterpretation of studies that showed that, *if you're wearing full winter gear except for a hat*, and the temperature is well below freezing, then (actually a little under) half of your heat loss is through your head. The point being, soldiers in the Arctic, wear your hats!
If you're stark naked, you lose about 7-10% of your heat through your head, basically because your head is about 7-10% of your skin surface. Most cycling gear, especially Si's speedos, is way closer to being naked than to wearing full Arctic military gear and wearing a helmet means your head isn't uncovered even if you don't wear a hat under it. I doubt you lose more than 15% through your head.
To be fair, he said "large percentage". If you're dressed like Chris is, it's probably more than 15%.
How can mudguards not be mentioned.... These are crucial for comfort.
Aerohelmet and a cyclingcap are my tips. An aero helmet is usually less open so less water on your head and u get home faster. A cyclingcap so less rain will hit u on the glasses/eyes.
....also take care (avoid where possible) riding through puddles on unfamiliar roads. You never know if there's a lovely pothole lurking underneath. If the state of the UK roads are anything to go by, there almost certainly will be!
Just embrace the rain!
Cold rides are always made that much nicer with a warm drink. I've been adding warm water to my cordial/gatorade for years.
It's not the getting wet and cold, it's the coming home and cleaning, drying and sorting out my bike that's really painful.
My hack for riding in the rain is having fun, choose a route you love (possibly short) and just go flat out! If you’re enjoying your ride you won’t even care about the rain
What are brand/make of rain cape are they wearing in this? Look pretty good and I assume have reflective strips
lovely
I am the ones who likes to ride in the rain. It feels like a challenge to skills and equipment towards the elements, pushing them to perform.
Central Europe in the middle of a heat wave. GCN publishes a video on riding in the rain. I wonder where they got that rain from. Guess we should talk about climate policies in the GCN office.
the G in GCN means GLOBAL
no mention of velotoze or similar neoprene shoe covers? that's gotta crack the top 10 rain hacks in my book. Keep feet and hands warm and dry, along with a warm core and you can handle anything in the rain
rain? cold? layers? 5 degrees and under? you might've gotten the timing wrong. We're in June, it's summer in the northern hemisphere.
Wind vest and baby oil. Keeps you nice and warm.
100 degrees, hot and dry in Las Vegas. But I'm watching this, anyway. Just in case it rains while I'm riding inside on my bike trainer. :-D
Don't purposely ride in the rain. But when I catch a shower, I feel like a badass! Keep in mind this in the summer . With temps of 80-90f. I'm really a wimp I guess.
I need help I've looked everywhere for answers so youtube it is, I bought tubes (700x25c) with 40mm presta valves but they were too short to pump air in them. I dont know much about bikes so I'm not sure what size valves I should get. my time are 45mm deep. whats the correct size I need ?
do you guys have any suggestions for water proof tights? looking to commute to work from fall through winter. i own some water proof pants but they're so ugly and bulky looking..i want something more form fitting.
So I've been caught in the rain last week with a dry lubed chain. When I got home I rinsed of the rain water and let the chain and drivetrain dry overnight. Sadly when I went to re-lube it, I had some rust on the chain and where it was sitting on the sprockets. Nothing major but still makes me worry. Can I clean of the corrosion in some way, or do I have to change the complete chain now?
I just watched the Taiwan KOM challenge... I'd like to see the new presenters challenge it :)
What I really need on kold days is something to keep my STOMAC from getting cold.
A jacket is to much and also a vest.
In the old day a newspaper could be put inside the jersey.
But who's got a newspaper in these day ?
In German we call it Nierenwärmer :0 its like a tube of fabric.
Move to Adelaide, Australia. Rest on the odd rain day, ride in the sun the rest of the time ;)
What about making sure that your visible to other road users - Black may be fashionable but not great for being seen especially when it's dull or dark. I always carry light weight clip on lights and have at least the rear one flashing - maybe I'm being too careful but believe in being safe rather than sorry. Thank you for a great channel which I follow avidly. P.S. not going to open the mudguard debate and group riding - Oops sorry :-)
i hate the flashing ones. ^^ i say so as a cyclist and as a car driver. they make me aggresive.
A tip: put some waterproof spray on your clothes, specially on your socks and tights. It works amazing, it doesn't last long, but keeps you dry and maintains breathability
the way Hank says layer 😂🤣
Guys, I think you should have mentioned an ass saver". It does help keep the back side drier and less dirty, hence more comfort (such as it is on a wet ride).
What was the product alberto contador was using to hold his sunglasses on his bike in a show I saw a while back?
I would say staying dry as a little bit more important than warm. You don't always have to put on multiple layers. Your body heat will take care of itself from the exercise. But if you get wet you risk hypothermia regardless
Riding in the rain can be miserable, BUT I don't think anything feels better than ditching the wet clothes, having a nice hot shower, and putting on clean dry clothes. I get to do this several times a year as rain here seems to start at 15:50 and I leave work at 1600. The universe has a warped sense of humour.
Rain cape with hood = rain coat
Gentlemen you have forgot or never learned some of the most important tips that will make most wet rides more bearable
1 Dedicated rain gear pants, jacket, shoes, gloves and helmet cover
2 try to let rain fall for a bit before you start riding (20 minutes), will wash away many slippery liquids on roads
3 pace ride fast enough to keep warm but slow enough that you don't overheat with extra clothing
4 Lights be safe be seen
Ass saver?
Mudguards? (particularly for group rides, it’s annoying when sat behind someone without them!)
Yikes, I've never been early to a GCN vid, 2 minutes and 3 downvotes... they need to chill lol
Insulated water bottles not just for keeping drinks cold in the summer, but keeping drinks warm in the winter, too.
A pair of cycling glasses with clear lenses, they keep the rain from hitting you in the eyes.
Hack 5 for me every time. Can’t be doing with the faff, danger and damage to my bike these days
One other might be, avoid the local 5-10km climb. And wear gloves!!
"A large percentage of our body heat is lost through our heads" - Sigh... The science knowdlege really did leave with Emma didn't it.
Is it wrong?
You'll lose (relatively) more heat through your head in the conditions mentioned - where you've covered up elsewhere. Also, your head is very sensitive to temperature changes.
@@MultiPenners yes it is wrong. You lose no more heat from your head than any other uncovered part of your body. www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/11/02/heat-loss-head-cold-weather
@@Cavey2345 but they didn't say : a disproportianetely large amount of heat.
And the head, as detailed in your own link, is very important for the regulation of heat in the body.
I'd say you could see it a little more favorable
Cavey2345 That article contradicts your position. Have you actually read it?
I know its nit picking but the amount of heat lost through the head is proportional to the size of the head. The head is about 7% of the bodies surface with a heat loss of about 7%.
When the rain catches you unexpectedly, Plastic Bags over your socks > then slide your shoes on = keeps your feet warm & dry.
Hmmmm what is the tattoo Chris? Looks cool.
Was this videos release date delayed seems how it is summer in most places right about now
For me waterproof overshoes are the best thing for riding in the rain. I hate puddles of water in my shoes
Traffic tends to slow down and people tend to share the road better in the rain.