My first ride in the rain, and it was awesome!

[tulip]

If I had little windshield wipers on my glasses, I would probably ride in the rain. But I don't, so I don't.

[arielmoon]

I dont mind the riding in the rain so much as cleaning my bike afterward.

[Pedal Wench]

One thing I've found to make riding in the rain much more tolerable is to put a little cycling cap on under your helmet. Keeping the rain off your face, or at least out of your eyes, makes it much more enjoyable.

Be careful in the rain - painted stripes on the road and any metal things - plates, train tracks, manhole covers are all much slicker when wet. Just be cautious while you're having fun!

[alpinerabbit]

The fun ends when the water runs into your shoes and with every revolution, they go "shlosh, shlosh". Brrrr. And it's still 20K until home...

What's that about removing your tires and tubes? ne'er 'eardofit... but make sure to lube your drivetrain after.

[kfergos]

channlluv, good for you going out in the rain! I'm glad it was a good experience for you.

Make sure to not only lube your chain, but wipe the whole thing down thoroughly to get all that extra road grime off. Chains + wet roads = Super mess really quickly.

I don't mind riding in the rain, particularly if it's above 70°F or so and you don't need to worry about getting too cold. Even sloshing in the shoes isn't so bad when it's hot and rainy. In the 50s is tough because it's too warm for many layers (for me) so sometimes I go jacketless and get soaked and sometimes I go jacketed and get hot. Colder than 45°F is relatively easy to dress for so I'm OK with that, too. As with any other weather, having the right gear makes or breaks the ride, although I admit that 33°F and raining is bad -- icicles hanging off the helmet is an experience I won't quickly forget!