{"id":106925,"date":"2021-10-21T13:43:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T11:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sks-germany.com\/?p=106925"},"modified":"2025-03-28T08:29:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T07:29:55","slug":"cycling-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.sks-germany.com\/en\/blog\/cycling-in-the-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in the rain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

10 watertight tips for cycling in bad weather<\/strong><\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n
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Anyone riding a bike on wet roads or forest tracks has to anticipate a number of pitfalls: slippery surfaces, poor visibility and wet socks. For those who are undaunted, we have compiled 11 tips that make cycling a little more pleasant and safer in the rain.<\/p>\n\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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1. Reduce tyre pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bike tyres with lower pressure have more grip. You should therefore reduce the tyre pressure by about 20% in wet conditions. You can adjust the pressure optimally with a floor pump, such as the AIRMOTION<\/a> with a pressure gauge. The AIRCHECKER<\/a> digital air pressure gauge is also very useful here.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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2. Cycle with all-weather tyres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rain or all-weather tyres with a rough profile are available not only for cars, but also for bicycles. In general, you should replace bicycle tyres that are more than five years old. Attention: New tyres may initially be slippery and may only be broken in during dry weather.<\/p>\n\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n

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3. Observe the road surface<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Autumn leaves on the road? Now the road surface can be particularly slippery. Also be careful with white markings, zebra crossings, manhole covers and paving stones \u2013 and avoid cycling through puddles. Sometimes a nasty pothole may lurk underneath them. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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4. Adjust your cycling style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing is to cycle with foresight. In wet weather, the braking distance is also slightly longer with disc brakes. Brake BEFORE a bend rather than IN a bend. When cycling, do not lean into the curve, but keep your weight positioned as centrally as possible. Abrupt braking manoeuvres should be avoided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Be visible<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bei Regen bist du f\u00fcr andere weniger gut sichtbar. Mit reflektierender Ausr\u00fcstung sowie einem When it rains, you are less visible to others. With reflective equipment and a powerful front and rear light, you will get yourself noticed in road traffic. You will be double-protected with the NIGHT<\/a>BLADE<\/a> mudguard with an integrated rear light. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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6. Wear rainproof clothing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If moisture is absorbed into your clothing, an unpleasant cold sensation will spread all over your body. So make sure that you stay warm under not too many layers of water and windproof clothing. Waterproof overshoes, neoprene gloves and cycling glasses protect you from rain, dirt and wind.<\/p>\n\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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7. Use mudguards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When cycling, the moisture comes not only from above, but also from below. BLUEMELS<\/a> mudguards protect city and trekking riders from spray water. Mountain bikers swear by the MUDROCKER<\/a> while racing cyclists are optimally protected with the RACEBLADE PRO XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Use waterproof equipment<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep your items dry, your backpack or bag should be made of waterproof material, such as the EXPLORER EXP. SADDLEBAG<\/a>, which comes with a clip-on mudguard. We recommend waterproof covers for your mobile phone, such as the SMARTBOY<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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9. Plan your range<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

F\u00fcr E-Bikes gilt: Je nasser die Fahrbahn desto gr\u00f6\u00dfer der Widerstand, insbesondere mit For e-bikes: The wetter the road surface, the greater the resistance, especially with reduced tyre pressure (1 bar less = range is reduced by 15 km). You should also start with minimal support as the motor thrust will cause the wheels to spin faster in wet conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Look forward to a hot shower<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ve conquered your weaker self, but you feel soaked to the skin? Get out of your clothes and step into a hot shower \u2013 with a great feeling of having successfully endured the wind and weather.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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