I highly encourage any new rider to get on the road when there are less than ideal conditions, what I'm pertaining to is riding in the rain.
It is better to prepare yourself to have a better understanding of how you and your bike will react when the weather changes, rather than getting caught in bad weather without having to dealt with it before.
I'm not saying to head on the expressway of major highway, but rather pick your neighborhood, or a side street to practice braking, turning, weaving, etc... Be advised, you don't want to ride once it begins to rain, since all the oils and grime will surface from the pavement making for slick conditions. However after 15-25 minutes, most of that stuff should have run off, then you can take to the road.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE - It will only make you a better rider!
It is better to prepare yourself to have a better understanding of how you and your bike will react when the weather changes, rather than getting caught in bad weather without having to dealt with it before.
I'm not saying to head on the expressway of major highway, but rather pick your neighborhood, or a side street to practice braking, turning, weaving, etc... Be advised, you don't want to ride once it begins to rain, since all the oils and grime will surface from the pavement making for slick conditions. However after 15-25 minutes, most of that stuff should have run off, then you can take to the road.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE - It will only make you a better rider!
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