The moment the rain starts to pour is one that many riders dread. BUT it doesn’t have to spoil your fun. Here are some of our top tips to help you cope and – you never know – enjoy some wet weather riding!

The wet weather can seriously affect your vision – this makes it a VERY good idea to invest in an anti-fog insert for your visor - it basically acts like a double glazing for your visor to stop it from misting up. Oxford’s Ultra Clear Anti-Fog Visor Insert is a popular and great option!

Is there anything worse than getting soaked through to the bone? No, there isn’t! But, not only is it not pleasant, getting cold and wet can also impact your overall concentration. So, make sure you grab yourself some waterproof gear, as well as some Hi-Viz, to make sure you’re nice and visible!

Your tyres are the things that keep you on the black stuff, so make sure you give them a once over before setting off. You want to have a check of the tread, as well as your pressures, to ensure they’re not too low or too high – this will give you the best possible grip. It’s worth giving your brakes and lights a quick check before hitting the road as well!

Shiny means slippy, so you want to be actively avoiding things like polished tarmac, tar, paint, manhole covers etc. You’ll also want to focus on riding smoothly and carefully – reduce your speed, avoid hard braking and erratic turns, and give yourself extra braking distance.

As we said earlier, rain doesn’t have to cancel your plans. If you have the right gear, and a bit more care and attention, there’s no reason why riding in the wet can’t be just as fun as riding in the dry!