Who's riding all year long???

[RVertigo]

Phoenix gets pretty cold in the winter...  All the way down to the 50s.  

[daneilah]

I'm pretty much done for the season.  Factor in a fogging visor, risky traction, and the fact that there are no longer any bikes on the road to keep drivers on their toes.  It's not worth it.

I'm not afraid of a little rain.... until it freezes on the road.

Oh well...... I did 11,000 km this past summer.... that's going to have to carry me through 'til April  

[The Buddha]

My mileage is hard to calculate on bikes ... Its split across so many ... and I sell them and cycle through etc ... but on the car ... and truck ... barely 100 on the ovlov since June 05 and maybe 5K/yr on the truck in the last 3-4 years. Mainly long trips to and from bike buy/drop off's ... BTW wife drives truck with baby and has 10K+ a yr I would imagine. OK maybe not that much.
Cool.
Srinath.

[Jazzzzz]

I have two Fog City inserts on order -- found out this morning that my helmet's really good anti-fog visor isn't so good when it's colder than 40 outside.  My winter gloves and neck gaiter are due in this Friday.  I'll keep riding 'til there's snow on the ground.

I've had my bike running since early June and just now crossed the 1k mile mark -- I only ride about 20 miles a day commuting to and from work, and I very rarely have a weekend free to go for a ride.

[Bluebellylint]

This will be my first winter riding but I have ridden in the rain many times and that's all we get here in the winter, except for maybe a freak snow drop that will only last a couple of hours.
My poor car gets so neglected now that I have my GS.

[RVertigo]

My poor car gets so neglected now that I have my GS.

Tell me about it...  I'm either on the GS or in the wife's car...  My poor Exploder is sitting all by its lonesome...  I haven't filled the tank since before gas went up to $3.00 a gallon.  

Good thing gas is back down.  

[Bluebellylint]

Good thing gas is back down.  

Yea I was so surprised when I filled up yesterday to find out gas was only $2.63 a gallon

[Alphamazing]

Texas is great for year round riding. Especially central Texas. It's usually always warm to hot (get a good mesh jacket and you'll be good) and there are no earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricaines, or drastic weather disasters a la SimCity. Austin is where it's at. We're also near the Texas Hill Country, which is one of the highest rated riding areas in the US, I believe.

Texas is where it's at.

Gas was $2.38 when I was in Fort Worth this past weekend. I freaked out. It's a shame I had to fill up the car.

[thirdman]

Texas is great for year round riding. Especially central Texas. It's usually always warm to hot (get a good mesh jacket and you'll be good) and there are no earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricaines, or drastic weather disasters a la SimCity. Austin is where it's at. We're also near the Texas Hill Country, which is one of the highest rated riding areas in the US, I believe.

Texas is where it's at.

+1  

[nisus1]

I'll be on my bike except when there's snow on the ground.  I don't even have a car.  I'll tell you what though... yesterday nearly killed me... was 40(?) raining and i didn't have any gear with me... no jacket no gloves... with the wind at 60, man i thought i was going to die.  I'm better prepared today.

Gas here was $2.28 last time i filled up... for 87 which i don't use.  Sweet.

[aevans17]

I live in Tacoma/Seattle area and am planning on riding any time there is a dry (well let's just say not pouring) day. I rode last night and temps where in the low 50's with severe wind and the roads were wet. Stayed dry most of the time I was on the bike, but it did drizzle a litte. I've had my 04F since July and have put about 1600 miles on it. I know that's not very many, but I need to get warmer gear before I can start riding into work again. I got my bike to help with the commute sine I dry just under 100 miles round trip.

[scratch]

I'll be continuing to put 10,000 miles per year on my '94. +1 on the FogCity helmet visor liners

[Ammanas]

yep, chalk me up too. 100% waterproof gloves, jacket, and pants plus fair-weather northern california = ride all year.

[gouacats]

I'll be riding throughout the year.  Here is So. AZ about the only thing you have to worry about is drinking enough water during the summer.  Before my bike went into the shop (for the past 3 weeks :x ), I was putting about 1000 mi/mo on the motorcycle and 250 mi/mo on the Jeep.  I'll probably end up selling the Jeep.

[dbNnc]

I do need to get some warmer gauntlet-style gloves, but I plan to ride all winter. One great thing about the past couple of weeks: No insects on the visor.

[Mk1inCali]

I haven't installed the liner in my jacket yet...and I'm on pace to put about 12K on the bike this year.  Have a '75 Chevy pickup, but it's sitting at my parents house.  8-12 mpg hurts even at 2.63/gal.

It's for sale, if anybody wants a hotrod shortbed...

[jomei]

I ride all year round. The only reason I am keeping my car is to move large things around. I am actually thinking about moving to something other then the lex and into a cheaper scion xB because it rox... they are great cheap cars.  oh.. and lots of windows for visibility i.e. seeing those bikers that decide to split the lane.

[natedawg120]

i plan to ride all winter long.  Need to pick up a few more gear items but as long as it is not percipitating while cold, I ride.

[un1261]

If and when I get my bike back....I'll start riding again. Till it starts snowing.

[annguyen1981]

Phoenix gets pretty cold in the winter...  All the way down to the 50s.  

If this is true...  I'M MOVING RIGHT NOW!!!  =)

It's already around the 30's here in Massachusetts!