Boyz my evening rides are no longer. I froze and the bike slipped around like on ice. I won't say it, but it's coming!
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Created on: 10/02/13 09:32 PM
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RE: Pavement is slick and cold! depression setting in!!!
10/02/13 10:50 PM
I feel for you Wolf. We're expecting our first snow on Friday, but when living at 9,000ft elevation,
it comes as no surprise. I ride as often as possible in winter, but I always wear handlebar mitts
to keep my hands warm. I much prefer these to winter gloves as they allow the use of thin summer
weight gloves ... year round.
Some days when the local roads are too icy to ride, I trailer the bikes to lower elevation
for a ride. Some winters I keep a bike in storage down in Denver ( 5,500ft) and drive there to ride.
My only concession to winter riding is to slow down due to patches of ice and gravel... Tom
I have two pair of handlebar mitts, and these are the 20 year old lightweight pair. Don't leave home without them !
On a good weather day, a winter ride and ski can be lots of fun !
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RE: Pavement is slick and cold! depression setting in!!!
10/03/13 7:49 AM
What's the issue?This is a long way from my home though - we ride all year round in sunny Queensland, Australia.
You've just earned honorary Colorado citizenship. I reckon you'll need a couple weeks on the Sunshine Coast to recover
For the record, I think the Sprint's a better snow bike
Tom
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RE: Pavement is slick and cold! depression setting in!!!
10/03/13 11:36 AM
Some of the best riding is in Winter, you usually have the roads to yourself.
Heat and common sense are required...
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RE: Pavement is slick and cold! depression setting in!!!
10/04/13 12:26 AM
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Boyz my evening rides are no longer. I froze and the bike slipped around like on ice.
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RE: Pavement is slick and cold! depression setting in!!!
10/04/13 8:55 AM
"I think your all right I am a wimp!"....sheesh...I seriously doubt that!I'd ride all year IF I could...but wrecking my bike trying to be ...well...'macho' doesn't fit in anymore.Too much pain losing a treasured friend...I LOVE my bike....ice?Not okay.Cold...doable.I ride as long as I can....well past when any sane person has put their steeds to bed;)Also love the fact...NO BUGS!!!!!That's a biggie here tell ya that;)Getting the Gerbings Heated gear was one of the best deals I've done...works so good...just want to stay out...foreverLOL!!!!
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RE: Pavement is slick and cold! depression setting in!!!
10/04/13 4:19 PM
Yep. No more hard cornering unlessI am lucky to get a hot mid day ride in.\\
FDon't trust the cool damp morning pavement.
This still a great time of year to do a high speed run as far as I'm concerned.
Also a good time to change oil and put her away for winter
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