1:521:57 and 2:06 Do these three people do the same type of work or is it just a coincident that they just happen to have on the same type of rain gear?
I get such a kick out of watching this. Can you imagine Americans doing this? Most of us act like rain is hot lava and we will die if one or two drops touch us and our clothes will be ruined by any water not contained by a washing machine! Plus, if we can't park our cars within 10 feet of the door, we ain't going! We have to be the biggest wusses in the world.
No helmets, no Lycra, no reflectors. Who needs it when cyclists and motorists are separated. (see http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/) Brompton bicycle at 1:20 minutes!!!! Yeah!
Personally I find nothing romantic about cycling in the rain. The only thing worse than pedaling home in a torrential downpour is dodging lightning bolts! If your rain gear keeps you dry, then you will sweat profusely until you wish you hadn't put it on. The rain can soak you to the bone, make you cold, and give you pneumonia. Rain is just something cyclists endure. Most of us long for the sunshine.
One time, I was cycling home from a full day's work at my internship. It hadn't been a particularly cold day, with a warm weather front rolling in from the South. Close to the end of my journey, I got caught up to by a storm. Torrential rain, howling wind and hail. Thunder roared overhead heralded by the lightning and I couldn't see much for my glasses were wet, but I stuck by the cycle lane I knew by heart.
I cycled for close to ten minutes in harsh conditions, and hurried up to get indoors so I could start gradually warming back up to prevent hypothermia (I had no raincoat on because I hadn't seen the thunderstorm forecast, so I was soaked to the bone). I was completely unhurt in the end. It was a terrifying experience, but at once exhilarating. I don't think I ever felt more alive than I did in that moment. Heart pounding, blood rushing, muscles singing with exertion. That journey, late in the afternoon in the dark of early winter, was an experience, and I'll never fear a little rain again.
the more i research the question what raingear to get as a cyclist in london, the more complex it becomes. the dutch, i thought, will know, but all i see here is varying degrees of discomfort.
From some of the comments I have to say that sometimes it's good that you don't have alternatives and you catch the rain, then you'll figure out that's not so bad. ☺
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That low C# note (138.591 HZ) is super loud on my speakers, not sure if the song is just that way, or if it's a problem on my end.
Awesome video 😀 I wish I had background music in real life while I'm cycling in the rain though, it would make it more enjoyable 😉
Utrecht Cycling in the Snow coming soon.
1:52 1:57 and 2:06 Do these three people do the same type of work or is it just a coincident that they just happen to have on the same type of rain gear?
<3 rain.
In my country it's not even cold. I love to ride while it pours.
I get such a kick out of watching this. Can you imagine Americans doing this? Most of us act like rain is hot lava and we will die if one or two drops touch us and our clothes will be ruined by any water not contained by a washing machine! Plus, if we can't park our cars within 10 feet of the door, we ain't going! We have to be the biggest wusses in the world.
No helmets, no Lycra, no reflectors. Who needs it when cyclists and motorists are separated. (see http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/)
Brompton bicycle at 1:20 minutes!!!! Yeah!
Kloteweer..
Tough people!
Страдай, Европа!
This is a life changing video! Great poetry. Well done. Made me cry. You really got me.
Cycling in the rain is fun! It's good to see there are many adults are still doing that 😉
Cool. Big hug from Brazil.
great to see people still biking in the rain. In my day there was no such thing as biking on a sunny day. Every day was rainy. Every day!
im about to go to work and is raining allot! Dont have a car so i cycle all weather every day,but rain ALWAYS depresses me alot….
Personally I find nothing romantic about cycling in the rain. The only thing worse than pedaling home in a torrential downpour is dodging lightning bolts! If your rain gear keeps you dry, then you will sweat profusely until you wish you hadn't put it on. The rain can soak you to the bone, make you cold, and give you pneumonia. Rain is just something cyclists endure. Most of us long for the sunshine.
Professional cycling Country. Now I have to practice the skill of holding an umbrella and pedal at the same time.
One time, I was cycling home from a full day's work at my internship. It hadn't been a particularly cold day, with a warm weather front rolling in from the South. Close to the end of my journey, I got caught up to by a storm. Torrential rain, howling wind and hail. Thunder roared overhead heralded by the lightning and I couldn't see much for my glasses were wet, but I stuck by the cycle lane I knew by heart.
I cycled for close to ten minutes in harsh conditions, and hurried up to get indoors so I could start gradually warming back up to prevent hypothermia (I had no raincoat on because I hadn't seen the thunderstorm forecast, so I was soaked to the bone). I was completely unhurt in the end. It was a terrifying experience, but at once exhilarating. I don't think I ever felt more alive than I did in that moment. Heart pounding, blood rushing, muscles singing with exertion. That journey, late in the afternoon in the dark of early winter, was an experience, and I'll never fear a little rain again.
I fucking love all the vintage looking bikes! even tough guys ride them there. Here in the U.S they re basically granny bikes if they look vintage.
What am I doing here, watching random people cycling in the rain 🤔
the more i research the question what raingear to get as a cyclist in london, the more complex it becomes. the dutch, i thought, will know, but all i see here is varying degrees of discomfort.
Are wooden shoes waterproof ? 🐥
From some of the comments I have to say that sometimes it's good that you don't have alternatives and you catch the rain, then you'll figure out that's not so bad. ☺
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These people are way too skilled on bikes !
Why just one guy has a helmet? no one uses helmets in The Netherlands?
Hi. How they manage wet trousers/socks/shoes in such cold?
I request advice regarding cycle commuting in rain.
On days like this a car beats a bike
Happiness is…cycling 365.
Dutch people so poor they can't afford cars. So sad. How 'bout a GoFundMe.
https://youtube.com/shorts/moQ-DoQSZz0?feature=share
No e-bikes in this video!
A very feelgood, rainy day video. The music is perfect. Love it.
it doesn't look like these people are afraid of rain, come to america, people take a day off when it's raining
Nice road for cycling while raining. In my place, you could get splashed from cars.
Love!
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