I use Kool stop orange brake pads once the rainy season comes. They seem to brake a little better. I didn't have them while I was in Nova Scotia and it rained so much. I had the regular Kool stops and they seemed to work okay, even with the trailer.

To be honest, I think just getting out and riding carefully and cautiously. I commute rain or shine. The first time I slid across a steel plate that I normally would just ride across in the dry was eye opening. The more you experience, the better a rider you become.

I start braking sooner...I try to not be riding unknown roads. That wasn't option on the tour. I don't know that I cut my speed much. I'm even more aware of cars and visibility.

I'll probably think of more later.

V.