We missed Saturday ride due to the rain and the weather didn't get any better on Sunday either.
It was gloomy Sunday morning. The road was slightly wet because of the rain in wee hours just before dawn.
Three reasons why wet road is bad for you. One, its always risky cycling on wet and slippery road.
Two, the tendency to get the splash when other vehicles drive over puddles. The third and final one (most important one for me), serious road bike enthusiasts don't usually fit their bikes with fenders or mud-flaps. You'd be grimacing through each and every puddle because your feet, bum and back are going to get soaking wet from the wet spray thrown up by your wheels just after a few miles riding.
Cycling on wet roads require different techniques: This is due to several factors that will impact not only to ride experience but most importantly your safety.
Wet road condition causes longer stopping distance for bicycle and other vehicles as well. It's advisable to switch on your blinkers and wear bright-coloured cycling outfits.
Slowing down while you're cycling on a nice and fast pace would be the last thing in your mind but you need to slow down and avoid riding over areas that are potentially slippery especially when braking and turning such as metal grates, manhole covers and painted markings on the road surface to name a few.