Commuting through a storm

[Possegal]

Bicyclists getting struck by lightning is pretty rare. I mean, it can happen, but I don't have much fear of it, and I enjoy watching lightning while I'm riding. I probably should have a little more fear of it. But, I'd rather enjoy the show!

Sorry I don't have any useful suggestions.

But it helps to hear that it is pretty rare. I've been afraid of lightening since I was a kid, so I'm really not a fan of it. But it was nice to get home quicker than usual, and I'm really none the worse for the wear.

[Catrin]

But it helps to hear that it is pretty rare. I've been afraid of lightening since I was a kid, so I'm really not a fan of it. But it was nice to get home quicker than usual, and I'm really none the worse for the wear.

Yes it does help to know that My real fear where getting caught in a storm is concerned is the high winds and getting blown over - or blown into the next lane in front of a car.

[carlotta]

I've gotten pretty good at reading the weather radar before I leave work, if there's a nasty red/orange cell headed in I'll just wait around for a bit (and if it gets late enough, take the bike on the train heading home). Usually, I just enjoy it, especially in the summer when it's warm. Much of my commute is MUP, so I don't worry too much about dealing with traffic, and I can just enjoy the downpours/lightning (hail is not fun).

If it's nasty in the morning, I'll usually take the train...getting to work with soaking wet hair is not so fun, and my shoes never dry completely by the end of the day.

[Tri Girl]

I got to ride home in a sprinkle today. I thought of this thread as the clouds got darker and the rain picked up. Funny how TE permeates so many of my thoughts while commuting...