I sit in my office waiting for a thunderstorm to pass. Today at lunch I knew there was a 40% chance of thunderstorms. Forty percent? That is less than half-a-chance it will rain. It's a no brainer. Go home for lunch and get the bike.
All was fine until time to go home. 5 PM, lightning started flashing to the west. A quick check of the online radar map showed a huge storm bearing down on me. So I sat in my office with a co-worker and watched the storm approach. Wind tore at the trees. Lightining struck the building across the parking lot. Rain fell in sheets.
So I waited an hour after it stopped. The pavement is starting to dry. Lo and behold, a lightning bolt struck again just a mile from here. Another storm is popping up out of thin air! Ahh....these hot humid days of summer on the Eastern Seaboard.
I don't mind the rain to much if I am dressed for it. I like a full face helmet and a rainsuit. Today I left my rainsuit behind and wore my shorty helmet. The ligtning is prohibitive anyway. I guess I will wait another hour. I've already had my quota of riding in the rain so far this year with that stormy trip I took to Charlotte 3 weeks ago.
Ms. Bikerphoto just called to remind me to pick up catfood. Those cats are eating me out of house and home...but that is another story for another time.
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LOL!!! at least you can pack/haul cat food... ;) be careful with that weather my friend, ride safe.
rain happens just like other things.
for long trips, I've learned, just do it and be prepared. Sometimes I learned the hard way. Though there is hard limit. plan in extra hours in case you do need to wait under an underpass. This helps to make a call and wait and not have to ride late at night, tired, and in the rain.
Also, I always wanted to hook a very small portable grill to my bike. I could attach it to my bike under cover and have some hot food while I pass some time. I wouldn't be surprised if someone has already made this.
hmmm, bbq on the bike, nice option :)
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