Thanks for all the great comments. I couldn't believe when I came back to site there were 23 posts. I'll wait till the weather clears up and shows no chance of rain before going for my first commute. I'll start preparing for the rain with the suggestions so I'll be ready when that time comes. Like someone suggested I may park my truck at work incase I get here and to tired to make trip back home.

Did you mean to say: "I couldn't believe when I came back to site there only 23 posts"? :D

Seems easier to bike than walk, and more fun to bike than to be cooped up in a bus or in a car. You could always go for a pre-work coffee somewhere really out of your way.

"Only" 40 inches? O.o

I must have spent too much time along the arid Rockies and in the desert - 6"-18" is what I'm accustomed to.

I did live in Eastern Tennessee for a bit over a year, and Upstate New York for a year or so, and became accustomed to the nearly daily rain.

Regardless, I love riding in the rain.

Fenders, lights, rain gear for chilly temps, and a willingness to embrace the exposure go a long way.