Just like years past, this year I’ve decided to commute to work on my motorcycle every day this summer. No exceptions! Actually, I plan on selling my car in the near future, so I really won’t have much of a choice. This does force me to have some rain gear always packed and can cause some extra planning when I need to carry things that are difficult on a motorcycle (i.e. tools, extra work clothes, donuts), but for the most part this is an extremely easy way to always enjoy my commute.
The strange thing about this year is I haven’t had to wear my rain suit yet. It has rained while I was home and at work, but never on my ride. The funny thing is that in the past I’d always check the forecast before my commute and if there was rain, I’d take my car. At least half the time I would’ve stayed dry if I had ridden. A wasted opportunity!
I don’t even think you need to be as extreme as me to enjoy more rides to work. I think having a rule that you’ll ride as long as it’s not raining when you leave your home is good. You will need to have rain gear, unless you don’t mind getting wet on the way home, but you’ll definitely get more quality riding for your commutes than you would paying attention to the forecast.
“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” - Winston Churchill
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