A short little story. When I first got back into cycling I had a frind that I thought knew every thing about cycling so I tended to follow his examples and advice. As I got to the point where I was riding more and longer distances I asked him how he dealt with riding in the rain? Not a very big problem where I live but it happens. He told me, "If you are home and it is raining stay home, there is always tomorrow." I told him I understood by what gear does he carry in case it rains while he is out riding? He just smiled and pulled a cell phone from his pocket and held it up and said," this is all I ever carry in case it rains." I do have a rain jacket but other than that I don't ride in the rain unless I have to to get home.