yeah people ride in the rain. i confess up until few days a go i hadnt ever ridden in the rain/wet. but it was my first ride since the end of september so i had to give it a go. once your brakes are set up well its all good fun, your just a little bit more wary of everything, you have to be more precise with your movements and where you put the bike and how you move on it. once you get used to it, its great fun and will make you a better rider. craig