I like how you're not wusses afraid of a little rain.

What I see here is a bunch of people, not necissarily riding in the rain, but very comfortable with riding in between it.

No doubt it rains there fairly regularly, people no how to dress for it and deal with it... perhaps even enjoy it (I know I do).

But what also interests me is you couldn't do that around here. This sort of commuting almost requires an urban environment. Sure, I can put on rain specific gear and cycle 30 minutes in the pouring rain comfortably, but that's not how most people work. My guess is because it's a city and there are infinite shops, cafes, awnings, and other places to stop people who normally don't feel comfortable riding in a rain are comfortable taking that small gamble knowing they can stop if it really starts pouring or raining.

Makes me realize how much I miss living in big cities too. :(