The 3 most enjoyable rides i've ever had were in rain. One was after a midnight movie in town here and the staff kindly brought my bike inside to keep it dry.... Afterwards everyone was running to their cars or hiding under umbrellas...... not me, i strolled out to the street & got on & rode all 1.6 miles in the dumping-ly poring warm rain at 3 am. I got 110% soaked & it was amazing.

I only wear crocs (enclosed) when riding so i dont need any protection for shoes. Otherwise i check the forecast and watch the weather radar for openings. In the future i may need to invest in some rain pants or something, but up top i have a north face hy-vent rain jacket, very light & very effective. I don't mind getting wet, its just part of the whole car-free package.

- Andy