Rain and Bicycling

Thanks to Weather Underground for this forecast

It has rained in central Florida almost every day the past 2 weeks, and is forecast to pour off and on for another week or two.  Some of this rain comes down in a deluge, flooding streets, homes and businesses.  The winds are strong, the lightning is fierce and you get soaked just stepping out from under the carport to get into your car.  The weather is reminiscent of a hurricane, although it is not tropical in nature.
It looks like we may get a (short) reprieve this Friday, Sunday and Monday.  If so, I'll be out there somewhere.
So bicycling during these mini-monsoons is not going to be very dry, much less very safe.  If you venture out, please be careful around cars.  Rainy weather makes it hard for them to see you.
However the main difference is with the temperatures.  The daily highs have dropped by 10 - 15 degrees, even 20 degrees before and after a heavy rainfall.  It is now warm, instead of hot, with some lows in the (gasp) mid-50's!  I can do warm, all day.  Be sure to drink plenty of water.
For those who like to bicycle in a gentle rain, please be safe and avoid the daily thunderstorms.
As soon as this rainy spell ends, I'll be bicycling again on the local bike trails.  And I will be writing about it and the wonderful Florida fall weather.  I hope to see you out there!