Riding in the rain...

[alanmcorcoran]

Having had some (bad) experience riding the bicycle in the rain, (and running a marathon in the rain), I'm a little apprehensive about taking a long ride (out) (say 350 miles) and then getting stuck the next day in a steady downpour on the way back.

I've done a little riding in the rain with the GZ, none so far with the 'Liner, and it's not so bad when it's a light drizzle, but I could see it getting old real fast if it is coming down heavy or it's wet for a long time. To you old-time riders, I have some questions:

1) Do any of you have a strict "no ride in the rain" policy?
2) What's the longest (in time or miles) that you've gone in the rain?
3) Do you ever sort of get used to it, and just accept it as part of touring?
4) I have a leather, allegedly waterproof jacket... (ICON Motorhead) but I don't trust that leather is waterproof. Is it common for people to wear a rainsuit, or other non-natural layer OVER a heavy leather jacket?

5) Is it better to take a chance on getting wet and do a possibly nice long ride, or should I just stick close to home and wait for an extended period of predicted clear skies?