Quote Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama View Post
Not to jump on the same soapbox but in Texas we wait 24-48 hours depending on the trail. With persistent droughts the trails really need to recover from rain. Most are built on small creeks that can flash flood so it is dangerous to get caught in a storm, plus we don't get much rain that isn't accompanied by thunder and lightning.

That being said the one thing is make sure to thoroughly clean your drivetrain and be careful, some puddles are way deeper than you think. So just go through but be aware they could be hiding obstacles like rocks, holes, etc...
Yeah, SOME of us wait. I just rode one of my favorite trails today, only to find that the impatient set had already been out before it was sufficiently dry enough to ride. The result? Big, nasty, tire catching ruts. It makes me mad, but I rested secure in the knowledge that the mosquitos probably carried them off to feed their young.