01-31-2015, 11:22 AM
(01-31-2015, 01:37 AM)chikers_imp Wrote: I have to admit, this thread has evoked some different emotions in me. For example, I am jealous of all of the mild climate residents that get to ride year-round (I hope you don't take that for granted). My bike has been sitting since the beginning of November, with only the occasional stop and stare from me. Which has me questioning my manhood, as I live in the same general climate as Ferret (he's in Cincy, I'm in Pittsburgh), and he seems to get on his bike quite often when mine is already in storage! (I guess that has much to do with the fact that I pretty much won't ride in Temps below 50F, thus the questioning of my manhood!) and finally, I'm anxious as I watch the snow piling up around me, waiting for April so I can get in the wind! So for those of you getting on your bikes today, twist the grip for all of us stranded in "wait-til-spring" towns all over the country, and enjoy the ride!
No need to be jealous. When you're enjoying your summer riding weather, I'm cooking. When it's 110 degrees or hotter, riding is possible, but it's not nearly as much fun. I consider winter to be prime riding season. A lot of locals put their bikes in storage in May or June and don't ride them again until Oct.