CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

[Gone in 60]

I don't know if Mom has ever held reservations about me riding, but she's always expressed support for it. In fact, the last time I had to leave a bike in her garage for a while, she had put a sheet over it and sent me a picture, to show me that it was safe and covered so it would stay clean.

I figured I should rejigger the bike arrangement to bring the CB1100 up to the front so she's ready for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride this Saturday. That made for a great opportunity for an evening ride. Plus, we had a wet winter so the hills are still pretty and green, but a heat spike over the weekend was a good reminder that everything will be brown soon enough. 

Also time to bring out my favorite helmet, and one that only comes out for special occasions like the DGR. This Biltwell Gringo was a limited edition in aqua blue. I really admired it, but by the time I got around to buying one, they were gone. I got lucky and found one new in the box a few years ago on Facebook. It's simple and classic. Not as comfortable or practical as my daily commuting helmets, but still my favorite.