alrighty, well the rain gods did smile... I was able to ride on Friday (just minor raindrops encountered). I also rode Saturday... it's so fun! Yippee Skippee!! I just need to get a few things tweaked to get it just perfect, but other than that, I love it! I live in Northern Colorado... we had some crazy rain last week... hope it's done now. I don't mind the occasional thunderstorm, but when the whole town threatens to flood... not so fun. We have a big old flood here about once every 10-15 years... and I think we are about due.