Plans cut short due to Rain

[Rhosyn]

Was planning on leaving the house at 11 to go to Llandovery to meet up with a few others. Raining heavy here at 11 so I was sat here in my bike gear praying for it to stop. It finally stopped at 11.25 so I was out on the bike by 11.30. Went to fuel up and headed for Llandovery. Went about 3 miles and I had a few small showers which was fine. When I turned off the A487 and headed for Lampeter the rain became heavier but I thought, no it will be fine, its just a heavy shower  another mile and I thought, that's enough so I pulled over and put my water proofs on. I felt as snug as a bug in a rug  Got to Lampeter and still heavy rain, checked my phone and had a text from Fuzzy to say they were at the cafe in Llandovery which was sent at 12.03 and it was 12.30 when I was in Lampeter, so I decided that it would be another half hour at least by time I got to the cafe so I text to say I'm going back home, so I did. Went back via Newcastle Emlyn along with heavy rain all the way home. And I've found out my left boot has a small slit in it which caused the wet foot and my waterproof gloves are not completely waterproof, but thanks to my one piece waterproof, I was dry and warm. Even though it rained I still enjoyed the ride out. Didn't take any pictures, didn't think anyone would be interested in seeing pictures of rain 

[jamestitanic]

It just got worse once we left Llandovery , you were wise to go back. Didn't bring my oversuit and got soaked through.

[Rhosyn]

It just got worse once we left Llandovery , you were wise to go back. Didn't bring my oversuit and got soaked through.

I'm glad I had mine otherwise I would have been soaked through, good ride though, nice to get out 

[red]

you brave girl 

[ohmistagee]

Well done for making the effort in those conditions today. It was messy here from the start so I didn't even consider it.

[Rhosyn]

Well done for making the effort in those conditions today. It was messy here from the start so I didn't even consider it.

I just had to get out, back to work tuesday so I only had today and tomorrow left so I decided to make the most of it, never mind look on the bright side, spring/summer is getting closer 

[ohmistagee]

Yes things can only get better, looking forward to sharing some more miles together this year.

[Rhosyn]

Yes things can only get better, looking forward to sharing some more miles together this year.

 

[snoopy]

Another one out      

[Rhosyn]

Another one out      

  Thought the bike could do with a wash so I went out in the rain 

[garyboy]

at least you got out on da bike !!
sometimes its best to admit defeat and turn around
and you got to test you rain gear

i think the variety of Heinz by Derrick (Hein Gerrike) is good n waterproof (boots)
and they reckon Nikwax is good for waterproofing gloves?

[NH]

Strangely enough it didn't rain this way until mid afternoon despite it being forecast.

[Rhosyn]

at least you got out on da bike !!
sometimes its best to admit defeat and turn around
and you got to test you rain gear

i think the variety of Heinz by Derrick (Hein Gerrike) is good n waterproof (boots)
and they reckon Nikwax is good for waterproofing gloves?

Thanks for that info, It doesn't pay to buy cheap boots 

[garyboy]

I think your right
.. most injuries are to the feet and legs
.. i found out this year that even a small spill can damage feet badly (with poor quality boots)
most people on here seem to think `u get wot u pay for`
and HG seem to be very good, in my experience.

[Rhosyn]

I think your right
.. most injuries are to the feet and legs
.. i found out this year that even a small spill can damage feet badly (with poor quality boots)
most people on here seem to think `u get wot u pay for`
and HG seem to be very good, in my experience.

Will have to look into getting some, more expense