We're a lucky lot here in Essex - we have one of the driest counties in England, which means on most journeys to work or school we can arrive dry.
Only on rare occasions do we have to unpack the waterproofs!
Essex Cycling might have an "umbrella man" logo, but we don't recommend using an umbrella on a bike in a cloudburst - get a good cape or breathable jacket and trousers instead!
We tap into MetCheck for our forecasts, which look at the anticipated weather in three-hour slots.
Here you can check the weather in store for these Essex towns:
