If you have the chance: Don't

I wound up riding home in that wonderful little thunderstorm we had
last night. It was not a lot of fun.

So if you have the chance to ride in the pouring rain, don't its
really not that much fun.

The good news is that the hard bags on the bike stayed nice and dry
on the inside and the tires (Michelin Pilot Roads) felt well planted
the whole way home.