28F this AM ride was good - tomorrow 18F we'll see - only 5 miles I should make it ok.

Freezing rain in SLC this morning. Coats every surface in a thin layer of super slippery ice. I guess it's common in other parts of the country, but we've never seen anything like it. There's no way in Hell you'd catch me riding in it, but I did see a guy on a sportbike on the way to work. Every vehicle around him was sliding all over the place, but he (or she) was just toodeling down the road like it was nothin'.  Wasn't sure if I should be impressed or worried.  

Stinger, I think you have a perception that does not lend itself to every rider. I agree w/ ice. I put my bike away for 3 weeks as the temp stayed low all day and night long, leading to ice in the shade, etc. Ice without the proper tires is almost impossible to safely ride. As to snow and rain, I have done both, rain, a lot....you just have to ride smart. Don't ride as perfect conditions, dial it back, slow down, keep your vertical center of gravity true and the torque to the rear wheel under control, good gear, and I have no problem. I tell you what, sand,dirt, etc, pose a much greater risk in perfect weather if you ask me, it has caught me a few times as I was looking much further through the turn, and my speed, lean, etc was matched to a dry perfect condition....
I'll ride again this week to work, in rain, I feel safe, just cautious

I grew up here in the desert, so rain is precious.  I frequently go out and ride in the rain. You ride, you get wet, you dry out.

I ride in the rain I always have my rain gear with me. I keep it in a small material igloo cooler . I will ride my bike with temps as low as 20  degrees as long as the roads are good and dry , but if it's raining and cooler than the  mid 40's  or they are calling for rain with temps below the mid 40's , bike stay's home.