Originally Posted by Giant Doofus

No great insight here. I rode in a real rain for the first time today. I wasn't really planning this as it was just a light drizzle when I left the house. I was wearing a good quality, water-proof windbreaker over a merino wool cardigan and base layer. I got a little wet, but the fenders kept me safe from road grime. I dried off and swapped out my hiking pants for a skirt and heels at the office.

Funny thing is that I arrived at work happy to be on a bike and not in a car. I guess I thought commuting in the rain would be a bigger deal. It turns out, you just get wet and life goes on. On the way home the sun came out and warmed my face. I rejoiced in this moment of light and warmth, knowing I would have missed it enclosed in the metal and glass of a car. These are the small grace of the bike.