At the finish of sloppy winter (and summer) rides with my road bike...I rinse it down with a bucket or two of hot water. You might need some spray cleaner to get the grease from the chain off the frame parts. Once it's throughly rinsed, I bounce it, and wipe off as much excess water as possible. If it's sunny and dry I'll leave it to dry in the open air. Other wise I leave it in the garage. I always park it in a different position to dry (upside down, on its side, front/rear wheel elevated, etc.) so that water doesn't always collect in the same low spots in/on the frame, and cable housings. Chain re-lube usually necessary after this treatment.
Dan