As someone who primarily uses my bike for transportation, I knew that riding in the rain was inevitable. However, the thought of it made me incredibly anxious and uncomfortable. That’s why I made it a personal mission to face my fear and ride through the rain, even if it meant being uncomfortable and dealing with the challenges that come with it.

My hands would become unbearably cold and my stomach would churn with nerves as I walked out the door. But I kept going through the discomfort.

After awhile I started to embrace the rain and understand how to handle it better. I learned how to dress properly for the weather, as well as how to maintain control of my bike on wet and slippery roads. And even though riding in the rain was still far from my preferred way to bike, I no longer felt anxious or uncomfortable doing it and even started to enjoy the challenge.