Weather for Saturday
At this time the weather forecast on Saturday is calling for rain showers with temps in the low 60s. Folks who have done this ride for years won’t be surprised. Our Rider Valentina has tips for you to get through the weather:
Ride with caution. Slow down on the downhills.
Wear arm warmers and knee warmers at the start if it’s cold and for the end to stay warm.
Dress in layers that you can carry and put on as needed. Riding in a sweatshirt is not a good option – it weighs a ton if it gets wet, and it is hard to pack away. If you aren’t familiar with base layers for riding – read this article.
Wear fingerless or fingered gloves to improve your handlebar grip and keep your hands warm.
Carry your phone in a waterproof Ziploc bag.
Cover your bike saddle with a thin plastic bag if needed.
Carry single-use plastic bags you can slip over your socks to keep your feet dry.
Carry a bike cap or thin hat you can wear under your helmet.
Check your bike tires to make sure they have good tread. Replace if needed.
Check your brake shoes. Replace if needed.
Pack an extra bike tube (that means two).
Pack warmer clothes to wear after the ride – even if you planned to take the ferry back to Boston.
We’ll be under a tent at the Boatslip for closing ceremonies, but it can be breezy there.
We still can’t wait for Saturday!
Harbor to the Bay Planning Committee