Originally posted by MichaelW
The only rain which really keeps me off a bike is freezing rain falling onto a frozen road. It turns to ice instanly.
With the right equipment (which need not be very expensive) anyone can become an all-weather rider.
The fact that anyone can become an all-weather rider is a compelling reason to do it.
I am not as experienced as Michael is when it comes to rain, but
I don't like to let it stop me.
As far as freezing rain goes, heck, even cars should stay off the road.
On hot summer days, I need rain (as long as the road doesn't get submerged by flash flooding!)