Shock horror! I've just bought a Jamis Tangier Women's specific hybrid last week! (first bike since 13) after 2 months of serching for the perfect bike! (who would've thought it would be at anaconda... A camping store)

Anyhue... I've now reached a dilema! It's been raining all week and I haven't been able to take him for a spin since! it's also winter here so the chill factor is another deterrant!

That being said I really want to take him out! The tyres I got with the bike have EXCELLENT tread for wet weather... (Maxxis I think...) And I would like to see how I do.

So my question is... Does anyone reccommend any training tips in this whether? Should I be taking my bike out at all? Is there anything I can wear on my legs other than tights to stop me from getting wet?? And finally Should I go it alone since noone else wants to come?