Drag Chute 🪂
No cyclist wants a drag chute; be it flapping jacket sleeves or a loose poncho. Flapping clothing is a nuisance; and if you’re interested in speed, it can slow you down.
I had a drag chute this morning, in the form of a loose poncho. As a matter of fact, that poncho delayed my ride by at least ten minutes. I bought it some years ago, in case I needed it; and in the meantime, the poncho sat around it its store packaging. It’s made of thin plastic; and I guess the long storage period wasn’t very good for it. The plastic was stuck to itself; and while I was struggling to unstick it, I also had to be extremely careful not to tear it.
Saturation 💦
The humidity is at saturation level; and I’m sure to need rain gear when I head out for tomorrow’s appointment. We’re under flood watch until noon tomorrow; and I think I’ll arrange for a taxi ride to the appointment. I can take public transit back home; but I don’t like to arrive at a medical facility soaking wet. That’s a bit too much saturation!
I hope I can get in a ride; but it really depends on how hard it’s raining. A poncho can keep some of the rain off; but unless the weather is really cold, you can get very hot under a poncho. And as already stated, poncho = drag chute.
T-storms are also possible; and that’s not my favorite riding weather!
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