As I’ve mentioned before, the Dallas area (and much of Texas and surrounding states) are experiencing a much wetter than normal year. In fact, I believe as of this afternoon we will have the second wettest June on record. Up till yesterday afternoon I had stayed at home when it was pouring rain. Working on VeloBase.com, browsing BF’s, or other non riding activites while it poured rain outside was my only cycling outlets. And it sucked.
Yesterday I was determined to ride, regardless of the rain on its way. I looked at the radar, I thought I had time enough to get out for a short ride and home before the next round of rain arrived.
I miscalculated. I figured I had time enough to get from my apartment, over to Richardson Bikemart, and back again before it rained. I, in fact, had exactly half that amount of time. It started raining the moment I stepped back out of RBM. With my options being either waiting at RBM for an unknown amount of time for the rain to pass, or riding in it. I chose to head for home. However, about 2/3 the way home, it was quite obvious that the rain was heavier than I cared to ride in any further, and I took shelter in the doorway of a school till the cell blew through.
I arrived home, soaked to the bone, but happy that I got out on the bike. It wasn’t too bad, even with the water drops stinging my eyes. I’d do it again… and may just do that today.
