Raining? Go ride your bike: Why mountain biking in the rain is good (sometimes)

Описание: A while back I made a video about my top three things to do on a rainy day when I can’t get out on the bike. A few of you pointed out that, hey, why not just ride your bike in the rain? Well today that’s exactly what I’m doing! Before I get into why I think riding on wet trails can be a good thing, I want to take a moment to point out that this is not always a good idea. Some trail systems are established and robust enough to take a beating and still be ridable when they dry out. Make sure before you hit the trails make sure it’s OK to ride them when it’s wet. A good rule of thumb is “When in doubt, stay out”.

So why would you want to go out in the rain and get all muddy and wet? Well for starters, it’s kinda cool. Assuming the temperature outside is decent and you dress appropriately, riding in the rain can be a lot of fun. The woods come alive when it’s raining. The leaves get greener and you are surrounded by the relaxing sound of rain drops hitting the leaves above.

Now I know what you are thinking: “But Jordan, isn’t it hard to get traction on wet rocks and roots?” You betcha! That’s exactly why it’s great practice to ride in the rain. Slick trails mean you need to be constantly shifting and adjusting your weight to keep your tires gripped and moving forward. These skills easily translate to dry trails and will level up your technical riding in no time.

So next time the forecast looks gloomy don’t get all bummed. Instead put on your rain coat and get your bike heckin' dirty. Take your time, practice the basics, and be ok with slipping around a little. Then when you get back home leave a comment and let me know how you did. Was it harder than you expected? Would you try it again?

Thanks for watching. Until next time, it’s your turn, get out there and ride!

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