Is it just me, or are we currently missing a fundamental part of what constitutes summertime? Making less appearances than a politician when a scandal bubbles to the surface, I give you the sun! I’ve been eagerly anticipating its arrival, but for all my wants and desires it has remained just out of reach, hiding behind a thick bank of cloud. Unfortunately, our friend the sun has been replaced with a slightly duller, wetter colleague known as heavy rain.
I don’t mind the rain and am happy riding along in standard summer clothing, just so long as I know there are dry clothes and a shower at the other end (plus a hot chocolate – perfect), but the latest downpours we’ve been having require proper wet weather gear to keep the rain out.
After all, a ride in the rain is actually exhilarating, waking those senses out of their slumber and making you realise you’re alive.
Kids love it too.
The other day was a good example, as it had rained relentlessly all day. However I decided that in usual fashion I’d collect my son from a friend’s house on the bike, knowing full well he’d have a blast on the taglong.
So there we were, heading home, splashing through the puddles, cheering when we hit a big one and having the time of our lives. Compare that to the glum faces peering out of their car windows as they passed, wondering why we were so cheerful. It’s simple really – getting out and doing it, whatever that may be, is far better than being an observer. After all, we don’t dissolve upon contact with water do we? The only complaint? We missed ONE big puddle.
We got home grinning as though we’d found a secret stash off sweets, faces tingling and both sopping wet. Easily sorted by dry clothes and a towel (plus the essential hot chocolate) we cuddled up on the sofa and laughed about the ride, while I smiled, realising that its days like this that great memories are made of.
Do you cycle in the rain with your Cycle Sprog? I’d love to hear your experience – drop me a line in the comments below.
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