Rain, rain, go away...or don't

My timing has been terribly off this week. Tuesday was the wicked big hailstorm, Wednesday was promised to be wet and wetter, yet turned out to be perfect riding conditions (I didn't ride). Yesterday was supposed to be nice, but eventually became dark and gloomy, and the ride home was met with an attitude equivalent to that of a shrug.

I don't know why they make rain gear for cyclists, and even more peplexing is why people buy said apparel. If you're going to be out on a bike in the rain, you are going to get wet. Since a shower always follows a ride home, why not get as wet and dirty as one can? Rain shells just keep the sweat inside, and that's wet, is it not?

The kid inside comes out when it rains.