10 Mistakes Cyclists Make When Riding In The Rain

Cycling is a sport that goes hand in hand with good weather, but, for those of us who can't get enough of it, riding in the rain becomes an inevitability. Wet weather doesn't have to mean a terrible ride however, here are a few mistakes to avoid to make sure you enjoy your next rainy bike ride!

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What mistakes have you made when riding in the rain? Let us know in the comments 👇

[upelayov]

I'm a car driver and a cyclist and you don't only need lights when cycling during rainy days. It really makes you much more visible always, no matter the weather conditions.

[davidsullivan]

I run front and rear blinking lights all the time. Even on sunny rides; often cars don't see you when you go in and out of sun and shadow (trees on the side of the road).

[rafaelmalho]

I ride with the rear light all year, to increase safety

[SC-kqyj]

being dressed black completely and not adding extra reflectivity, next to a blinkyblinky back light.

[jedisdad]

Seems that GCN presenter HATE HiViz Colors. Black tends to blend into the murky dark of rain. Much better to have a HiViz color rain jacket.

[Gabepedaler]

Mistake number one when riding out in cold rain: trying to talk and film a GCN video.

[TimIrwin]

My last really wet ride was an 85 mile ride, 37* F (3* C) at the start. I was the only one in the group with fenders. Fenders are great for keeping mud of off yourself, but also _much_ nicer to ride behind in a group. Of course now that I have a bunch of nice cold / wet weather gear, I end up on Zwift on most of the days where I might use it.

[HiopX]

road markings are especially slippery when wet.

[davepratt]

I don't even like when it rains in Zwift!

[fellrunner]

Good vid. I’m an advocate for bike lights in all conditions and wearing hi viz since I was knocked off my bike last year and broke my elbow. I still don’t get why so many riders wear black. Surely the idea is to be visible and to be seen. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[imulford]

Love that you cycled the Rhigos mountain when talking about rain 😂😍. Used to love cycling up that road, even in the rain!

[arsaeterna]

3:50
I thought I was peak down
and then the wind was like
oh dude, let me fix that for you, it's actually peak up

[vkzkv]

It would be great if GCN would make a video about what clothing to use in different temperatures/conditions or what to buy for a "starter pack" for a newbie road/gravel cyclist

[PaulRiezebos]

Forget about the riding in the rain mistakes,
Someone forgot the gcn-logo intro at 0:43 😯

[artemisxo]

i'm a mountain biker, for me rainy days mean sticking to the gravel and switching my spds (if i'm using them) for flats, mostly to wear my ride concepts hellion shoes. they're incredible in rain and mud

[fergusdenoon]

Puddles are good for finding puncture holes.

[rogersimmons]

Not checking the weather forecast when deciding whether to ride or not.

[richfox]

I ride in the rain for a good chunk of the year in Portland, Oregon. I prefer waterproof socks from Seal Skinz or Dexshell worn under my shoes. Much easier to deal with than booties and very effective at keeping me warm and dry. At the end of a ride, my cycling shoes, socks and gloves go on a boot dryer so they’re ready for tomorrow.

[wibblemu]

Riding without a mud guard, only took 2 rides before I went out to buy one