Riding in the rain. Oh my.

1. Some of my friends regard riding in the rain as a badge of courage. I don't.
2. When it rains here, it's usually snowing in the mountains, and I'd rather ski. I go with what mother nature hands me.
3. Riding in the rain can be dangerous. More slippery, less visible to motorists, more flats, more obstacles, slippery brakes ... you name it.
4. Cleaning your bike up afterwards is a PITA.
5. I've been rained on my share of the time. But I'll almost never start the day into a rain storm (the exception is #6 below)
6. Despite 1-5, if I've planned to attend an organized ride and rain is in the forecast, I'm likely to suck it up and go anyway.