since moving to the south and into (almost) year-round warm weather and selling the van, i ride my bike about 99% of the time. our only car is wifey's and she keeps it.
when school is wide open, i ride about 30 miles round trip to my afternoon class and have to ride in the rain occasionally. my tips are just to keep an eye on the weather.
if there is a chance of precip, i carry my rain gear. staying dry makes a rainy day comfortable, which helps keep a good mindset. you don't have to feel rushed to get in out of the rain. i increase following distance, slow down overall and i STAY OFF painted lines as much as possible. when i make turns on the lines, i plan them so i can stay upright.
of course, this is a routine drive and i have these spots memorized. i doubt i would take off into 'unchartered' territory in the rain.
