But while some things are simply up to fate to resolve, others are under our control! Here are (unlucky number) seven things that can go wrong on a bike ride—and some ways to cope with them.

But, while it’s not top on the list for premiere riding conditions, with a few tricks up your sleeve, it’s easy to turn a ride in the rain from a soggy nightmare into a pleasure cruise.

For the time-crunched, these steps can help you get your bike shined up and riding smoothly in less time than it takes the pizza delivery dude to get to your house.

Follow our quick tips, and transform your next trail outing into the ultimate trail picnic experience.