Rain??? Ugh!

[spokewench]

Ok, I've been cycling for 8 months here in sunny AZ. This weekend is my very first big charity ride and it's supposed to rain! I have a bike that cost a bit of cash, plus I've never ridden in rain... never had to.
Is it bad for my Specialized bike? My shoes? Cleats?
What do I wear?
Are there tips to be safe riding in rain?

At least you are two hours south of where I live. We had 5 and 6 inches of snow the last two nights and were down to I think 9 degrees last night. Just be happy that you can ride

[AZchick]

Yuck! Snow!!! C'mon down here and ride with us spokewrench! (on a sunny/warm day)

[azfiddle]

Yeah, but Spokewench can gloat in July and August when we have to get up at 5 am to beat the summer heat!

[AZchick]

hahahaha... Yes!!! Those days are still fresh in my memory... along with the humidity!!!