{"id":7196,"date":"2022-08-24T03:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T03:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikefinest.com\/?p=7196"},"modified":"2022-08-24T05:05:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T05:05:23","slug":"can-you-ride-bmx-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikefinest.com\/can-you-ride-bmx-in-the-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Ride BMX in the Rain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s no denying that no cyclist is as enviable as one who can ride in all weather, including the rain. And as a BMX rider, there\u2019s nothing you want more than being able to ride in the rain and still be okay together with your bike. But can you ride BMX in the rain? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rainy conditions are neither the best nor the safest for BMXing. However, you can ride in slight drizzling conditions if you are well geared, are experienced riding in wet conditions, and your body is more enduring to such conditions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, riding or not riding a BMX in the rain depends on the rain intensity, riding experience, and endurance. The more experienced in riding in wet conditions you are and the more enduring your body is under adverse weather, and the less intense the rains are, the likelier you can ride safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, the reverse is true. The less experienced and enduring you are, and the more intense the rains are, the unsafe it is to ride in the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the next two sections, let me touch on these factors more in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n

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When Can You Ride BMX in The Rain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the rain intensity, BMXing experience, and ability to endure harsh conditions, here are the scenarios you can ride a BMX bike:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. During a Slight Drizzle <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The risk of getting wet and catching a cold is much lower when it\u2019s only a slight drizzle. The roads are even less slippery, which means you can maneuver, depending on your experience level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll probably only need to wear the right bike rain gear, which I’ll explain later; weatherproof your bike and slow down, and you’ll be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. When You Are More Experienced Riding in Wet Conditions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even a slight drizzle can be a challenge if you are not experienced riding in wet conditions. Remember, the roads are only likely to be slippery, thus riskier, and unless you skillfully maneuver the bike, you may have a problem riding it. Even worse, you could suffer an injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. When You Can Endure Wet Conditions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No human body is indestructible, which means we all can catch a cold when we get too wet. However, some people have better immunity than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your body can take a slight exposure to wetness, you can ride. But again, it depends on how you are layered. The more waterproof clothes you wear, the likelier you will endure the rain and continue biking.<\/p>\n\n\n

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When Can\u2019t You Ride A BMX in Rain? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again, the discussed factors (rain intensity, endurance, and rider experience) play a key role in determining when it\u2019s unsafe to go BMXing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, you shouldn’t go BMX biking under any of these conditions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. During Heavy Downpour <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t go BMXing during a heavy downpour, especially if it’s accompanied by a hailstorm, no matter how experienced you are. Even the thickest clothing layers won\u2019t save you in such conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roads are likely to slid more, and your bike brakes to be less responsive, not forgetting your body which may yield to cold and shivering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. During Thunder and Lightning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is undeniably the most unsafe condition in which you can ever ride a BMX bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, the sound of a thunderstorm can frighten you and cause you to panic. Overall, thunder indicates an imminent heavy downpour that may last for a while. And if it’s accompanied by lightning, the risks are much higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts argue that metal objects attract lightning, and so, whenever you bike in the rain during a lightning phenomenon, you risk getting struck. Though it doesn’t happen often, it’s obviously a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. When You Are Less Experienced Riding in Wet Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there might be no thunder or lightning, and the rain may only be drizzling. That, however, doesn’t give you the license to go BMXing if you don’t have the experience of riding in wet conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do, you may have a hard time maneuvering the bike, given the slipperiness of the road and the unresponsiveness of the brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. When Your Body Cannot Endure <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you are have the experience, and it’s only drizzling. However, you shouldn’t go BMXing if you have low immunity against cold and wetness or are just not geared up well to endure the harsh weather.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Note<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, it’s not about looking at only one condition, but all the three have to check to ride in the rain. To recap, you must be experienced riding in the rain, be more enduring, and only ride in drizzling conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s now talk about the risks of BMXing in the rain: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risks of Riding a BMX in the Rain <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Note that these risks don\u2019t just apply to BMXing but cycling in general. You should avoid cycling in the rain because of these reasons: <\/p>\n\n\n\n