Wet road - Rolling resistance?

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2009-08-10 8:34 AM

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Subject: Wet road - Rolling resistance?
I did a ride Sunday on a wet road.  My legs were tired from the run/swim on Saturday.  But I seemed overly sluggish. 

How much additional effort is required on a wet road?

2009-08-10 8:57 AM
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Subject: RE: Wet road - Rolling resistance?
Unless you are actually riding through water - ie. puddles or running water on the road - I've never noticed any difference at all on a wet road compared to a dry road as far as rolling resistance is concerned.
2009-08-10 11:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Wet road - Rolling resistance?
Wet roads actually seem to DEcrease rolling resistance. 

http://www.velonews.com/article/12493
2009-08-10 1:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Wet road - Rolling resistance?
Not good.  My poor performance was either fatigue or flipping the handlebar stem.
2009-08-10 1:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Wet road - Rolling resistance?
It happens.  I wouldn't worry about it, unless it becomes a long-term trend.
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