Did I ruin my Brooks?

[radicalrye]

you can always pick up one of the Aardvark brand saddle covers for pretty cheap at you LBS. They are waterproof and easy to store in a seat bag.

another option is to pick up some Obenauf's Watershield. They use all natural ingredients allowing the leather breathe (it is skill skin with pores.) That should prevent premature cracking, etc without making your saddle too soft too soon.

we sell it at the shop I work at and have heard good feedback.

[TrekTheKaty]

Some people recommend carrying a bread bag and twist tie.

[Biciclista]

Some people recommend carrying a bread bag and twist tie.

I do this but it's more for me than the saddle. Nothing's worse than getting on an already wet saddle... So if bike's going to be out while I'm off of it and it's raining I just pull the bag out and with a twist tie attach it to the saddle.

[withm]

Take the free shower cap the next time you stay in a motel, and keep it tucked under your bicycle seat. That way you always have it in case it rains. Put it on the seat, or over your helmet - your choice.