1. A ride on the QB - The forecast for Thursday was for 70% chance of precipitation, so a good excuse not to paint the exterior trim around our front door. 2. Fenders - There was a chance for light rain but not down pours, so on went the fenders. I had taken them off back in the spring when I mounted the folding Pasela tires on the QB. Didn't need them until now. 3. Wool socks - The fenders kept most of the rain from splashing up on me, but my feet still got wet. None the less, the wool socks did the job at keeping my feet comfortable. 4. Light weight rain coat - When I started the ride it wasn't raining, so this simple rain coat from LL Bean folds up and is easily stored in the Shop Sack. I had to put it on about 5 miles into the ride when it went from a light drizzle to a steady light rain. I wore it for about another 5 miles when it stopped, just before a long gradual climb, off it came, a quick shake to get the water off and back into the Shop Sack it went. I wore it again near the end of the ride when the drizzle picked up again. 5. Tail light - this is a strap on Bontrager which uses a USB cable to connect to my laptop for charging. I like how it has a low and high setting for each of the modes. I went with the steady flash in the high beam setting when it was raining. 6. Cycle cap - This one is also from Bontrager, LBS is Trek dealer so they have a good selection of Bontrager accessories. It fits under my helmet comfortably and the flaps can be folded up to expose my ears to help regulate my body temp. 7. Post ride hot shower, dry clothes and hot coffee - Goes with out saying, but after 38 miles of cool damp/wet riding, they felt great! Moral of the story, try not to let a little rain stop you from getting out for a great ride. Just be prepared and enjoy the time in the saddle! JohnS
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