Spring is soooooo close.

gsJack · February 15, 2011, 08:59:26 AM

I've ridden year around here in NE Ohio for 27 years now in temps down to 20F as long as streets are free of ice and snow but this has been one of the worst winters ever for riding. Got a couple rides in the first week in Jan but haven't been out since but I'll be out again today or tomorrow with this current heatwave (above freezing days) depending on how soon the ice is melted away in the long driveways here at the apts. About time, most winters I don't go more than a week or 10 days between rides at the most.

Chain color? Mine is a rust color this time of year, they use a lot of salt on the streets here. But it does match the rest of my ageing bike that way.

tt_four · February 15, 2011, 11:52:58 AM

I used to ride year round when it was my transportation. I live in the city now though so I just bicycle/walk when I need to get somewhere and then just ride for fun. I usually hold off if it's less than 45 degrees.

If I had something with some meaty tires I'd be tempted to go out when everything was covered in snow. I'm pretty sure I'd just hurt myself on the current bike though.

Mart3y · February 15, 2011, 01:42:24 PM

Its been lovely weather for riding down here in Australia (if you ignore the fact that there has been floods, bush fires and cyclones lol), 23C to 31C (73F to 88F) today, about the same all week

the mole · February 15, 2011, 01:48:04 PM

The ocean was about 25 (77) when I went for a swim yesterday.

Last winter was bad though, got down around 5 (40) one night.

Mart3y · February 15, 2011, 07:37:11 PM

Quote from: the mole on February 15, 2011, 01:48:04 PM
The ocean was about 25 (77) when I went for a swim yesterday.

Last winter was bad though, got down around 5 (40) one night.

5C, thats tough

, pretty sure we didnt get much below 10C where I am, but if we did, would have been for all of half a night lol

Toogoofy317 · February 18, 2011, 08:34:14 PM

Well, today it was kinda hot

I'm seriously thinking it is about time to put the leather jacket away and go with my GXAir until Nov. Was 82 today think Bike week might be soon. Anyone gonna be coming to the Daytona area. Might be able to bail from work. Dr says no work until 3-1 and having rotator cuff surgery on 3-5 so hopefully I can get some riding in before it turns to hades down here!

Mary

reajcox · March 10, 2011, 06:55:54 PM

Finished! (well minus some cleanup) Shes all done and ready for some good weather.

bill14224 · March 10, 2011, 07:20:25 PM

Quote from: gsJack on February 15, 2011, 08:59:26 AM
I've ridden year around here in NE Ohio for 27 years now in temps down to 20F as long as streets are free of ice and snow but this has been one of the worst winters ever for riding. Got a couple rides in the first week in Jan but haven't been out since but I'll be out again today or tomorrow with this current heatwave (above freezing days) depending on how soon the ice is melted away in the long driveways here at the apts. About time, most winters I don't go more than a week or 10 days between rides at the most.

Chain color? Mine is a rust color this time of year, they use a lot of salt on the streets here. But it does match the rest of my ageing bike that way.

Amen, Jack! My memory generally sucks but since I love to ride I remember the gist of every winter since I started riding in the late '70's. Here in the NE U.S. we've had the highest percentage of days below freezing with snow on the ground this winter than I can remember. Have there been colder winters? Yes. Snowier winters? Yes. Tenacious and with fewer breaks? No.

Toogoofy317 · March 10, 2011, 09:55:22 PM

Yesterday was 86 here tomorrow morning supposed to be hight 30's WTF thought I lived in Florida. Once I recover from shoulder surgery I'm sure our nice weather will be gone and hell will have arrived!

Mary

reajcox · March 11, 2011, 05:28:13 AM

Yesterday was 50 then last night about 29 and snow. 30's today and tomorrow 50 again. We've got some nasty flooding around these parts right now.

reajcox · March 18, 2011, 12:54:02 PM

OMG! I spent yesterday cleaning carbs for good measure. A balmy 71* here today. I couldnt resist . Gas, Prime, and hit the switch. What a beautiful sound after a long winter. That wasn't enough though. Move the Blazer and out the door I went. Absolutely beautiful!

True Zen!

mike__R · March 18, 2011, 12:58:44 PM

Might hit 53 tomorrow (St. Paul) so I'll be out the door for the 1st ride of the year.

TCARZ · March 18, 2011, 06:57:44 PM

Rode my new GS500F home from the dealership, today. They tell me it was only 38°, here in So. MN. I was so concentrated on getting us home, unscathed, I didn't even notice. Yeah... Looking forward to nifty fifties, tomorrow!

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