I went for a bike ride this morning and experienced something new (for me). I knew there was a chance for rain so I wasn't surprised when, on the way back to the car, it started to sprinkle.
What I wasn't expecting was the sprinkles becoming a downpour. I wasn't too bothered by this since I won't melt when I get wet. I'd ridden in hard rain during my RAGBRAI ride in 2015. I did get a bit concerned when I saw some of the rain bounce.
In the middle of the downpour it started to hail. Most of it was pea-sized or smaller but they sure felt, and sounded, big when they hit my bike helmet. Riding in hail - a first for me. I clicked up a gear and booked it to the next underpass in search of shelter. By the time I got to the underpass the hail had stopped and the rain was back to a drizzle. A half mile later the concrete was dry.
I was soaked when I got back to the car but I felt pretty good. This is good considering I did 28 miles (45 km) today. I often like firsts but I hope this is the last time I bike in hail.
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