Originally Posted by
calamarichris
Riding in the rain is fun, as long as you have a dedicated team mechanic and you're not paying for your own chains, cassettes, etc.
I think the chain/cassette wear issue is a little overblown; I don't kill them any faster in the rainy season than in the dry season. As long as they're staying wet, they're lubricated - you're only in trouble if the sun comes out!
It does kill the other parts I mentioned a little faster, but those are much cheaper.