New experiences this past week

[urbanmadness]

Well, I took the scooter to work on thursday. I did not realize, until I was about 10 miles into my commute that there was quite a bit of mist and drizzle with wet pavement. It was clear at my house. For me, it was the first "weather" I've ridden in, something I swore I wouldn't do.

I didn't and still don't like the idea of wet pavement but it wasn't as bad as I thought. I'm not going to say it's my first choice for riding and yes it's wasn't the most pleasant, but I had convinced myself that it was much worse then it was.

It really gave me an opportunity to get a feel for the bike in wet pavement conditions and that will make me a better rider. It was a great confidence builder.

[scootnwinn]

Modern tires make riding on wet pavement far less dangerousthan it used to be. Be careful in the turns and when braking and ylu will do fine.

[snugglebunny]

yea just slow down
put your "riding hypersensitivity" into SUPER
high gear, {cars with bad tires slide also}

i hate to ride in wet weather also,
but have been caught numerous times.

slow down for conditions {PO the others behind you, screw 'em
id rather arrive alive then dead because i sped up to appease the nuts behind me}
and concentrate more on riding

you will be fine

[loncindawg]

My tires are great on wet pavement.

[urbanmadness]

I was actually quite surprised with the grip with the tires. And yes, I did slow it down a notch. I'm still going to avoid riding in the wet but it's something I know I can do if it happens.

I live in a city that is billed "The city of trees"... So this time of year we have tons of leaves on the road. Those are slicker then snot. Wet leaves are a way, way bigger hazard then wet pavement in my neck of the woods.