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people instantly talk about "getting wet" when it rains but I think that's the last thing to worry about on a wet ride, for example:
wet roads slow you down, the water creates more friction which means you have to work harder.
it's fucking slippery so more chance of a crash.
shit gets on your wheels, more chance of punctures.
shit gets on your bike, water washes away lube, (slightly) more chance of mechanical faliure.
water in the eyes/on the glasses means you can't see properly, so it slows you down and makes you crash and die.
when you've got all that to think about, getting a wet arse don't seem so bad, eh?