Another Rainy Day In Pa

With Spring approaching fast and the weather starting to get warmer , the bicycle and ebike season is about to begin full scale. Meaning bike trails and public access points are going to be getting packed with people again . The rain can have many negative effects on your equipment from sqeeky brake noises to reduced stopping power . I have experienced this issue first hand , sometimes it is as easy as wiping down the parts creating the noise,  other times it can mean needing to on the ride repairs , that is why it is always a great idea to be prepared by having spear brake pads , tools , patch kits , tire levers , tools , etc. Somewhere handy on your bike. Nothing is worse another not being able to resolve a issue with your equipment , and having to push your equipment for miles to your destination. 

And from my personal experiences being wet and cold can also be a major issue while riding , not only is it miserable,  but can also lead to hypothermia , frost bite , and muscle pain . So carry rain gear is usually a very good idea . No one who rides a bike want to be wet and half frozen by the time they get to their destination.  Also carrying a rechargeable hand warmer is even a great idea , and is a inexpensive option to help get your cold wet hands warmed back up. There are also disposable hand warmer that are reasonably priced that can be a great option as well . And as a general rule of thumb stay safe , warm , and dry , see you on our next post .