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<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nPreparation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Preparation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n- Take a rain jacket \u2013 there is loads of choice around. If you choose a Goretex one, it will avoid condensation building up on the inside of your jacket, which also gets you damp.<\/li>
- If you have them, take waterproof trousers. (they are a good investment if you don\u2019t)<\/li>
- Have a waterproof bag or pannier that you can put your phone, purse, camera etc. in.<\/li>
- Plastic bags – If you don\u2019t have a waterproof bag then wrap your stuff in plastic bags and make sure water can\u2019t get in anywhere. If it can it will, water is destructive.<\/li>
- You can buy waterproof overshoes but if you don\u2019t have them put plastic bags over your trainers. <\/li>
- Mud guards – the rain will not be the only water that gets you wet. Water kicked up from the ground will soak you far quicker. Mudguards are a great investment. Ensure they are long enough and wide enough for the water to be directed away from you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
During the ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n- Slow down – Use gentle, progressive braking to avoid sliding and allow for greater stopping distances.<\/li>
- Stay away from white lines on the road as they can get slippery. <\/li>
- If it has not rained in a while, diesel can get washed onto the tarmac which can make it slippery too.<\/li>
- Newly laid tarmac can be like an ice rink for bikes as the rain can wash oil from the fresh asphalt, so take care.<\/li>
- Grit and muck can get thrown up by the tires into your face, this is unpleasant if it gets in your eyes. Glasses with clear lenses are preferable.<\/li>
- Wooden bridges and cattle grids, both can be very slippy in the wet, so ride straight on to them, don’t brake and keep your speed down.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring the ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n