Rain

[north woods gal]

Do you have a trainer to ride, indoors? That's what they are all about. That said, I avoid mine like the plague and will ride even in the nastiest weather, but at least it's there as an option.

Still, though, if that's the pattern for weather in your area, you should learn to adapt to it and learn how to ride in it. What happens if you get rain on your big ride? Sooner or later, you're going to get rain when you ride, anyway. Riding in the rain is like riding in the cold. It's mostly a mental thing and a matter properly dressing for it. It's only a negative if you let it be. For instance, I spent one winter in Portland, Oregon where it rains almost every day in that season. Riding in the rain was completely normal. No one gave it a second thought. Never stopped anyone from riding. I say get good bike-specific rainwear and get out and ride in the rain, short of a deluge or thunderstorm. You'll be a more confident and better rider for it.

Of course, I'm the stubborn type to the point of even being nutty. I never let any weather keep me from riding. Each to their own, as always. Best of luck in your training and you rides.