Bad weather? That just changes every 10 minutes in New England. In 20 years I've never had a bad day riding. Flats, broken frames, double flats, lost, food bonks, heat stroke, lost/food bonk/dark, rain, sleet, ice, snow. Some rides better than others, yes. Sense of adventure and fortitude, bring some of that along with you. $ 20 and rain jacket are big helps as well.