More great advice from a touring master and most effective teacher. If I’d had you for Biology, I might have gone to medical school!

Here are some of my tricks. 1) Whatever rain jacket you get - get one with pit zips. This will help you thermoregulate - keeping that balance between hypo and hyperthermia. Sometimes keeping the rain off gets you generating too much heat inside your jacket. The pit zips let you dump heat and moisture from sweating. No sense keeping the rain out if you're sweating up a storm inside the jacket. The pit zips are pretty well protected and not much rain gets in. I got a North Face ultralight Futurelight jacket. They're crazy expensive, but I got mine on clearance. If you can afford one, they dump moisture 5x (my estimate) better than gore tex - amazing. I even tried them out on a sunny 80 F day. Didn't get sweaty but I was warm. 2) If you wear lycra shorts ( I know you don't Paul) get some 0.5 mm Hydroskin neoprene shorts from NRS in Moscow Idaho. Designed for rafting and kayaking they are ultra thin and flexible. They pull on over shoes and lycra shorts if you need to put them on quick. Heck they even look like lycra shorts. If it's cold and wet they are the second part of my system for keeping my core warm. With pit zips in my jacket, a warm butt and upper thighs and bare legs I'm usually really comfortable as my legs radiate excess heat while my core area is still warm. I had a pair of these shorts kicking around from kayaking and once I tried them cycling, they became an indispensable part of my pack for long days or multi day trips. 3) Neoprene kayaking gloves. Again another trick from kayaking. Lighter kayaking gloves such as Sea to Summit or Aqualung use very light neoprene. My Sea to Summits are sewn with bends in the fingers so you're comfortable holding a paddle in glacial runoff here in the Rockies. That pre-bend works for bike handlebars too. I tried other neoprene gloves and it took a lot of effort to keep my fingers curled to grip the bars. Once I tried gloves like these touring on a cold day with rain and sleet, they became part of my essential touring equipment. Bare hands on a cold rainy day can result in numbness and slow less powerful grips. That's why these things are essential to me now. Thanks for posting Paul. Your easy going style is greatly appreciated.

I have to say. This channel has quickly became one of my favorites. It’s straight to the point, you have great humor and there’s tons of knowledge coming from you! I’m planning on riding the Trans Am next year and I’ve been slowly preparing myself and my bike for the trip. These videos are helping me a ton!

This echoes my experiences... I've had some glorious weather days touring but I've also had temperatures from the teens and twenties with snow and freezing rain failing to temperatures over 100 with humidity ranging from the teens to 100%. I think that hiding in a drainage ditch in CO while caught in a thunderstorm with 1/2" hail pounding me was perhaps the most dangerous weather I encountered. As I told my sons when I took them on multi-month trips, "The worst days make for the best stories." I don't regret any of it!

Dude's so full of sage practical advice. Thanks, bike dad!

Your the greatest teacher I ever had

I just started biking last summer at 54. Its amazing how much dumb crap I've done so far. Thanks for all the reminders.

Among all bike touring video I watched, your the only one who taught such video. Very informative. Merci.

As a former Boy Scout, i should have heeded the motto more on one ride: Be Prepared. We accidentally had a partial night ride when we ran out of day on the trail near ohiopyle PA, after biking 110 mile RT to Cumberland MD and back. We had no lights, and we had miles and miles to go. We rode the return run out of the saddle, pedaling full speed on crushed limestone in the dark, averaging about 20mph. We were hungry & needed to get back to Ohiopyle before the restuarant closed. Limestone seems to have an irregular glow to it, making the trail look like brown animals were constantly crossing in front of us. Undeterred we ploughed ahead, imagining what it would be like to slam into a deer, or even a small nocturnal creature, at 20mph. We made it back safely and it was an experience we wouldn't forget but wouldn't want ro repeat.

I live in the North West of England it rains most of the time. Keep lit up like a Christmas tree. Desert, we Don't have, close to in places but we have more rain. We started getting hotter summers, I would then ride at dawn or dusk. Marino wool base layers are good, let out sweat keep in heat. Windproof and rainproof wear.

Paul Sucheki knows what time it is. Great video.

Loved this advice. Rode 2 hours in 37 degrees today. We call it cold/hot. ?Hot uphill, cold down.

Yes... that IS bike touring... Why do we love it the way we do?!

Good to see you again, Paul. You’re the one who got me into touring - watching your videos. I was backpacking but hurt my leg on the Appalachian trail. I thought I was done w sports til I started watching your videos. So far, peddling seems to be good for my leg but hard on my retirement wallet - I had to spring for a decent bicycle, panniers, other bags, riding clothing, bike tools, ha, ha - I’am sure you know the drill. Thanks for the videos. Keep ‘em coming.

Making the absolute best videos on bike touring, really appreciate all of your advice and experience!

Yep they got a saying like that in Phoenix , "If you don't like the weather wait 3 months it'll change."

NUUN hydration tablets come packed into a small tube.. They offer electrolytes necessary to keep you fluid.. I drop one tablet into the water bottle first thing in the morning on warm days.. And I might do that again if i'm sweating a lot. I also carry a portable MistyMate misting system.. You fill them with water, put the lid on, then pump it up to provide pressure, the tube with a twist valve is clipped to your jersey.. When you are feeling hot, simply open the valve and it will give you over an hour of cool mist.. this helps prevent heat stroke. better to say in the shade on hot times of day and wait for cooler AM/PM hours to ride..

I biked through Ohio last May. It was in the 30’s and drizzling half the time. Layering is definitely the way to stay warm in those conditions. Another thing about riding in the rain: re-lube your chain afterward. The wet chain lube from Finish Line works for me.

It's all in the mind !!!! Just accept the weather and it's a done deal

I ride all winter long in Wisconsin, but I sure wouldn't "tour" in those conditions. Always great videos Paul.

A very helpful video about what weather conditions to anticipate if you plan on bike touring and the ways to deal with them. Great B roll clips illustrating what those condition look like from your years of touring all over the country. Thanks for providing this great content!

"Wait five minutes." We say the same thing about the weather in Scotland. Problem is, different doesn't necessarily mean better! Cheers

Excellent video, thank you. I'd love to see a "dealing with the elements video" with how to do advice like pitching a tent in the rain, special considerations regarding the bike set up for rain, dry, very hot or very cold (if any), etc. Again, thank you and keep up the great work.

Yeah. Someone mentioned pit zips they are a life saver. Great videos. Love your presentation style. 🙃

You give the best advice that I have watched so far. Thanks.

"Do your homework and be prepared". Well said.

Great lightning shots thanks for sharing 👍

Thanks Paul.. Another Great video.. Lots of great Points..

Glad to see more content!

Another great video and an important topic. I think often people new to touring discount the weather (I certainly did!) ... Live and learn.

One time in north dakota I got stuck in a town for 3 days because of rain. Luckily I was near a gas station. The people in that little town must have been so confused by the trees smelling like pot and giggling for 3 days. Also got smashed by hail in death valley. I love bike touring.

Great tips!

Thanks for another adventure.

thanks Paul, great tips

Cool-Stop rim brake-pads make a pad specifically for rain and another for rain and dry combo. Give em a try. They work.

Wow very good.

Thanks for the helpful tips

Glad I watched long enough to see that 'shrug' "Oh Well..." at the end. Gave me a great morning chuckle before I drag myself to the shop to pick up my newly-racked Specialized Roll 2.0. Stay safe!

The terms heat exhaustion and heat stroke are sometimes used interchangeably. While both relate to heat, heat stroke is far more serious and is more common in very young or over 65 group, like me. With heat exhaustion you are sweating and experiencing other symptoms. When it progresses to heat stroke, you have stopped sweating and your internal temperature can reach 103. The main difference between heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke is that heat stroke is the most severe heat-related illness and can be fatal. I like Paul’s plan. Get to the shade or AC, keep up steady intake of water idle back on activity. Take preventive steps before you have to. Looking back on my experience in the mountains in New Mexico, a combination of both high altitude and low humidity, if you are peening dark yellow, or hardly at all, you have a problem. Peeing clear, good sign. If you are taking medications, read the instructions thoroughly. Some meds can contribute to dehydration.

Thanks, im planning my first bike packing trip in europe and your video help me alot!

I tried layering up for cold weather riding and ended up looking like the Michelin Man. Wasn’t really comfortable but it got the job done. I did the unzip-as-you-go trick as well. 👍👍 Yet another fantastic video, Paul. Thank you so much for continuing to share these with us.

Awesome advice. Thanks for the video!

From Canada: When in the winter. Layers, yes, but not cotton fabric, instead, polyester, and goggles. Gloves, yes, same, polyester. Feet, synthetic shoes or leather, up to the ankle or higher. Fenders.

34F + rain + wind + 14,000 ft elevation (less oxygen) is the worst I have encountered riding my bicycle. Good advice you are giving. Thanks

Thanks Paul for the sound and practical advice on riding in various weather conditions

Great and much appreciated video of info...

Great advice. Thank you. 1st time here. Now a new subscriber. 🚵‍♂️👍

hello from kenosha wi. thanks for the advice!

One thing to mention is the sun. In the hot climate I live in it is absolutely necessary to use sunscreen and try to protect from being burnt. I wear a full head cover that really protects against sunburn ears (miserable for sleeping) and face. Also wear sleeve covers to go over my arms - they really work even when the UV index is 11. The advice of riding early, take a break and ride later in the day is a good way to stay safe. Good stuff!

Thanks for the tips.

riding through the desert at night sounds like a surefire way for me to ride off the side of the road since I'd be staring at the stars lol

I just got back from a four day tour and got rained on for two and a half days. It was so much worse than I remember haha. I was so cold and wet it was hard to have fun. I’ll rethink before I tour in the cold and wet again.

thank you buddy from canada i really love your videos

Very essential tips delivered in a quality video

👍👁❤☝️...I'm thinking about riding my bike, thanks for the wise advice.

More great advice - love watching your videos as they are concise and packed full of useful information and tips - even though I'm from a mountaineering background - there's always something more to learn!

Nicely done video Paul. I can appreciate what it takes to do one like this. Lots of editing and work but really good. Those weather surprises can be tough when you're not prepared. I've had a "few" of those miserable days. It's a heck of a teacher. ✌

I just turned 80, so I have had a few years on the road. If you lived to see another sunrise you learned something. Now I tour in hiking sandals on flat peddles and carry socks to match the weather. My sock of choice is alpaca. They don't smell, they thermo regulate and are comfortable. Poly socks are nice but carry several pairs and wash one pair every day. You are going to get wet either from sweat or rain so never wear cotton under those conditions. Cotton is for the desert. In the heat Never expose your skin, keep covered. Cover trunk and arms with sun block fabric, not sun screen. Protect face, head and neck with a buff or large scarf under your helmet. In cold weather protect head with a buff or balaclava. In an all day summer rain I wear a wool shirt, some times with a light weight nylon wind shell. I find wet and warm beats a clammy rain coat. Near freezing rain I will wear a alpaca sweater or wool shirt and a rain coat. Summer heat I find it best to ride starting at sunrise until 1:00 get out of the sun from 1-4 and ride until sunset. Drink water, don't wait until you are thirsty. If you are not peeing your are in trouble. Now days I avoid extreme heat but I once did a week long ride starting at 95F and ending at 120F. You just have to know natures rules and follow them. On a tour I always carry a spray bottle to mist off. It also keeps you cool on a hot night in your ten. Ridding hills I carry a hollow core fiber fill vest. Put in on going down hill, take it off going up hill. Also makes a great pillow at night. Easy to stuff under a bungee cord and quick to get to. I line my panniers with 10 mil plastic bags. They last for years. Garbage bags are 1or 2 mil.

Thank you for the very valuable information! I have to learn from experience. My favorite item for bike touring is ziploc bags.

Thank you!

I carry lightweight Sawyer water bags, that go with my filter. I consume at least 1 teaspoon of NuSalt (Potassium chloride) and 1/4 teaspoon salt ( Sodium chloride) every day just for my minimum daily requirements and more if I'm ridding in the heat.

Just subbed good video I liked when you said One time I thought you where going to say one time at band camp lol

Thanks Paul for all your advice.im learning a lot from you .im going on my very first bike tour this summer doing the BAK ..Bike Across Kansas.it ends in LOUISBURG,KS. .on rt.2 im then going East on RT2 to the Rock Island Trail,go so the KATY TRAIL and go East to Machens.Mo. do a TurnAround go back to Clinton,Mo. get A Uhaul and go home to Phillipsburg,Ks. BTW IM 74 YRS YOUNG !

Paul thanks for sharing your experience on bike touring. My brother and I are going to do the Natchez Trace mid April. Hopefully we don't see the cold weather you did. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

That was a refreshing change, some real sound advice and tips. thanks for sharing. subbed to your channel👍

Good solid advice! I'll be getting out there soon as well. Thanks for sharing.

Nice bike

A very useful and informative video thanks.

Great video and excellent advice..

Thank you so much for all these informations.I had made all those experiences by myself and I agree with you in all kinds. Be careful and watch for the wheater. On my last ride I rode from an eastern point to a western point and I had wind coming from East. That was an easy ride for me. But two days before I rode in the other direction and it was a horrortrip I can tell you. Thanks for that video and best wishes from germany.

Dam good advice 😛

I can't do it in the winter. Glasses fog up and I can't see without them. I prefer the summers. I've grown used to the heat and humidity.

Hate the cold. I can usually deal with the heat because biking creates a coolin wind. Unless there's a strong tail wind 🙂

yeah, sweating is the biggest issue of riding bicycle for me...

Lady behind counter: why pick a day day like today to start You: *Because your not* 😐

Hi MATE in enjoying your videos. I like the handlebar .what model and can you suggest where I can purchase the ha handlebars you have. Thanks mate Joe from Australia.

I carry a portable filtration system in my gear. That way, I don't have to load myself down carrying too much weight in water bottles. As long as I can find a decent stream, I'm good.

Get mudguards My friend 😊

Hi Paul. I'm new to touring. Would you say it's common practice to ride on the rumble strips? Seems tricky

Uhh, man, you have a lot of bags on that bike! Do you find it easier to bike with that than a bike cart? I have a bike cart, and although it feels like someone is tagging on to you when riding with more weight, but I still prefer it to a lot of bags

Do you have a threaded headset and if so is it necessary for me to replace my 1" threaded headset with thread less headset for Touring bike?

Paul, how come your lady friend does not go bike touring with you? Thank you for these lessons when bike touring: Weather Conditions and Clothing for it; I took notes :) Do you ever consider upgrading your bike touring bike?

bike touring in poring rain, drains all the fun out of it :(

Hey Paul, that's some great insight. I'm 54 and would like to try out bike touring. I'm in fairly decent shape but start to cramp up at the 50km mark. How would you suggest I start?

Over hydration is just as bad.

Are class miss you! A bantle is my name

What road was that at 5:30 , Please and thank you! Also great videos love them all!

One day, I was riding, and it started raining.......Sideways!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭