Cold Weather Riding

[GoldOxide_imp]

They're way to liberal here with the road salt to bring the bikes out in the winter.

Sounds like Montreal.


Heck, Ottawa, Canada.

[Gone in 60]

I wasn't too clever. Came home early in the week from a trade show in Indiana, and started feeling a bit scratchy a few days later. Started downing zinc and vitamin C and was holding my own, leaving work before it got chilly (our chilly, 50s). But, a few nights ago. I met Mrs. G in Newport Beach after work for the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. It's one of our must-see events.

Feeling festive, I wore my Biltwell helmet with Santa hat stretched over it. It's full-face, but doesn't cover my chin completely and insulates pretty poorly. Didn't think to bring a neck gaiter. The temps dropped as we watched the parade and had dinner, and it was a pretty long, cold ride home. Felt pretty junky by bedtime, and laid low yesterday.

Had to get bright quick! Today's the company Christmas party, and I play Santa. It will be an even longer, coler ride home from the party, so I grudgingly took the car today.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Seems many folks are coming down with the seasonal flu or a cold of some sort.

[the Ferret]

I've had a head cold since Monday. Dayquil and Nyquil have kept the symptoms suppressed, allowing me to sleep at night and to keep riding during the afternoons. Don't have much excess energy though.

[GoldOxide_imp]

I've had a head cold since Monday. Dayquil and Nyquil have kept the symptoms suppressed, allowing me to sleep at night and to keep riding during the afternoons. Don't have much excess energy though.

You are covered. That is where the bike comes in.

[Whoops]

... I find my regular riding gear doesn't require extra under-garment layers in cold weather (below freezing) riding.

Went for a short ride today on the FJR and I only saw one other bike out and I immediately thought of your post. Temperature was 41F and the other bike was a Harley with a rather large fellow who was only wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt, a leather vest (logo'd of course with whatever riding club he was a member of) and gym shoes. No helmet or glasses of course, cause you know, image. He made a U-turn ahead of me and went my direction which made me think he was out for a pleasure cruise.

The bike had no windscreen and I could see that like you, he was totally comfortable in his regular riding gear as he stuffed his hands under his armpits at every traffic light. I honestly worried that this guy's fingers would work fast enough on the brake if he had to panic stop. 6 miles following him before he turned off into a neighborhood, hopefully because he was home, where he could change into warmer clothes.

[GoldOxide_imp]

... I find my regular riding gear doesn't require extra under-garment layers in cold weather (below freezing) riding.

Went for a short ride today on the FJR and I only saw one other bike out and I immediately thought of your post. Temperature was 41F and the other bike was a Harley with a rather large fellow who was only wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt, a leather vest (logo'd of course with whatever riding club he was a member of) and gym shoes. No helmet or glasses of course, cause you know, image. He made a U-turn ahead of me and went my direction which made me think he was out for a pleasure cruise.

The bike had no windscreen and I could see that like you, he was totally comfortable in his regular riding gear as he stuffed his hands under his armpits at every traffic light. I honestly worried that this guy's fingers would work fast enough on the brake if he had to panic stop. 6 miles following him before he turned off into a neighborhood, hopefully because he was home, where he could change into warmer clothes.

lol - yes. They do walk (and in some cases, ride) among us.

Nonetheless, that is not safely sustainable for an hour ride in those conditions.

[the Ferret]

said it before, saying it again, I'm not tough enough to ride a Harley

[Billie_imp]

said it before, saying it again, I'm not tough enough to ride a Harley

As Clint would say, a man has to know his limitations.

[GoldOxide_imp]

... I find my regular riding gear doesn't require extra under-garment layers in cold weather (below freezing) riding.

Went for a short ride today on the FJR and I only saw one other bike out and I immediately thought of your post. Temperature was 41F and the other bike was a Harley with a rather large fellow who was only wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt, a leather vest (logo'd of course with whatever riding club he was a member of) and gym shoes. No helmet or glasses of course, cause you know, image. He made a U-turn ahead of me and went my direction which made me think he was out for a pleasure cruise.

The bike had no windscreen and I could see that like you, he was totally comfortable in his regular riding gear as he stuffed his hands under his armpits at every traffic light. I honestly worried that this guy's fingers would work fast enough on the brake if he had to panic stop. 6 miles following him before he turned off into a neighborhood, hopefully because he was home, where he could change into warmer clothes.

Organ donor ...



... although I don't know which organs would be useful.