Is it easier to ride on wet roads aka rainy

[cydewaze]

You guys are once again missing the most important point. You ride faster when it's wet because you want to get the hell out of the rain!

 

[Cyclist14]

Your muscles always get really cold if it rains and you don't have leg warmers.

 

[wilmar13]

Your muscles always get really cold if it rains and you don't have leg warmers.

If it is 70degF or higher out, it doesn't chill your muscles ... And I don't know about you but soaking heavy leg warmers don't exactly help me much when it is cold either. The best thing is a thick coat of petroleum jelly on your naked legs (at least for races and rides where you KNOW you will get wet).

 

[the blur]

Assuming that there is no wind, and the road is wet, it it easier to move than on a dry road? I do not know why, but I seem to think that the answer is yes for some strange reason.

i've often wondered the same thing, but never thought to ask about it here. but i definitely have noticed that over the years and seasons. i ride all year round, wet or dry, and it feels easier to me on wet days. i thought it was less friction with the road.