October 26, 2026 · 8 MIN
Wet Weather Racing: Tactics for Grip, Visibility, and Safety
Rain reduces road friction coefficients by 35–50% and cuts visibility to under 100 metres in heavy downpours. Adjusting cornering technique, shoe selection, pacing strategy, and gear preparation for wet conditions can prevent the crashes, hypothermia, and pacing errors that turn a wet race into a DNF.