Rainy day riders

If you’re trying to bike about and are disheartened by all the rain, fear not transpo-fans.

Consider installing fenders on your bike. Not every bike comes with them and these spiffy bits of plastic cover the wheels and prevent spatter from the road and water from your wheels drenching your feet and legs.

I’m not saying you won’t get wet if you install fenders, but you will have a sporting chance at keeping dry for a bit longer.

There are other handy bits of gear for riding in the rain, but you must balance the convenience of not getting wet with the sweat that will accumulate under whatever rain gear you choose. Often, it’s far better to get booties or wrap your feet in plastic bags, and bring a change of clothes for when you arrive wherever you’re going.

One last bit of advice, stay away from the puddles, as you cannot easily gauge the depth of the puddle and a pothole that could jettison you off your bike.