Yes. I've been car-free since 1999. I wouldn't be employed for very long if I called-in to work every time it rained.

Forget the motorcycle rain suit. You will become drenched in sweat inside it--just as wet as you would be from the rain, but now, with bonus stickiness and stinkiness. I've found that even cycling-specific rainwear becomes a liability above about 50-55F. Over those temperatures, I dispense with rainwear entirely.

The key is simply accepting that you're going to get wet. Getting wet isn't such a big deal. After all, you intentionally and voluntarily get wet in the bath, shower, or swimming pool and nothing bad happens. The only difference when cycling is that you're clothed.

Just remember that once you're drenched, you can't get any wetter. Wicking wear that works for sweat, works equally well for rain. Wicking wear holds considerably less water than regular clothes, isn't nearly as uncomfortable and clingy, and dries faster too.

Rather than use rainwear in a futile attempt to stay dry, my secret weapon comes out at the end of the ride. A towel. It magically removes wetness so I can change into work clothes. I say it in this tongue-in-cheek way because I've ridden with bike commuters who never gave it thought that a towel after the ride would work tons better than rainwear during the ride. Even with rainwear, you still need the towel, and if it's above that 50-55F, you'll need a shower and a clothes dryer too.

See? Just getting wet is easier and simpler to manage. Plus, something about the rainwater makes my skin and hair feel so much softer and smoother.

As for braking, disc brakes if you have 'em, KoolStop's salmon-colored pads if you don't. Pavement markings and manhole covers are treacherous, so be careful. Some tires are better in the wet than others. For example, Conti Gatorskins are terrible. But Conti 4-Seasons are wonderful.

Fenders are very, very nice. Everyone thinks first about the back one to prevent skunk stripe. But the front one keeps all that dirty street water off your face, and out of your mouth, nose and eyes.

As for the bike, use a persistent, clingy, wet lube. The best I've found is sold by BF's own #FBinNY Chain-L stands up to not only rain, but winter snow, slush and salt as well. In even the worst of weather I don't need to clean and relube more than once a week or two. And in the dry, I go for months at a time without needing to relube. And yet, my chains last longer than with constant cleaning and other lubes I used to use.

For the rest, remember, bicycles are outdoor equipment. They're made to be used outdoors in the environment. A little environment won't hurt them.

And it won't hurt you either.