Fools in the Rain

[marni]

I got caught in a T-storm on Monday. It was extremely hot - over 90 degrees and the sky opened up and the flood of rain came. Not the first time it happened to me, but this is the first time I got soaked to the core. It also scared me because lightning was present and of course, the trail I was riding was surrounded by trees. There was no place to take cover.

I usually travel around 16-19 mph, I kicked it up a notch to 25-28 mph. I didn't want to get hit by lightning. I rode out of the storm to a completely dry trail. Didn't realize it at the time, but the humidity, along with the storm, fried my cell phone. Dampness made it's way into the phone and completely fried it.

The rain felt good, helped to cool me off. I would have enjoyed it more if the lightning wasn't present.

I can't count the number of times that I have spent time in a pouring rain squatting in a ditch or low spot in the verge with my bike lying on its side on the other side of the road. Around here thunder gushers can blow up in an instant. No way do I ever want to be on a metal bike if there is any lighting within earshot. I would much rather be lower than the tree and fences and well away from my bike. I ride with all of my individual electronics sealed in zip lock bags.
it works.

marni
it ain't fun but