Ridin' in a warm rain is OK, if you're careful. Cold rain feels like needles on your face.
That's what I like about ridin'. I feel closer to the road, closer to the nature around me. Yeah, closer to God.
I wish they would take windshields out of cars. I don't think people would drive as fast, or feel as if they were separated from those around them.
Back when I wore the only helmets available, 3/4 Face with shield snaps, I was much better prepared for high speed riding in the rain. Now that I wear glasses (old age), I'm constantly searching for the next best/better over-the-glasses-goggle. I think I'll go back to faceshields w/rainX. :-)