Riding in the cold

[Scottish]

I just got home from work, I rode today. According to the weather channel it's 38 I've been in colder, but I did it tonight on purpose, "it helps cut a toughness groove in you brain".  It did remind me though in addition to cold tires all your fluids will be cold and need warm up time.... this includes shock oil. Expect your bike to ride a little stiff, and beware of handling differences.

[slowpoke13]

As cold as it gets. Really have no choice in the matter. The only means I have of getting to work are Duc, bicycle, or walk. So, it's either a 10 min moto ride, 20 min bicycle ride, or 40 minute walk. Same cold, just how long I"m willing to put up with it. I do have lots of cold weather gear and haven't had a problem on the really cold days.

[somegirl]

So, it's either a 10 min moto ride, 20 min bicycle ride, or 40 minute walk. Same cold, just how long I"m willing to put up with it.

Wind chill does make it colder, you know.

[slowpoke13]

yeah. But, I walk along the bay. It's windy as all hell in the winter anyway. I walked and rode a bicycle to work all last winter (even rode the bicycle in the snow). It's all the same. By the time I get to work, I'm cold and sweating no matter how I get there. And, the Duc is just soo much more fun. I can't even go that fast. Max speed on the road to work is ~30mph.

[Statler]

yeah. But, I walk along the bay. It's windy as all hell in the winter anyway. I walked and rode a bicycle to work all last winter (even rode the bicycle in the snow). It's all the same. By the time I get to work, I'm cold and sweating no matter how I get there. And, the Duc is just soo much more fun. I can't even go that fast. Max speed on the road to work is ~30mph.

sake makes you feel warmer, Poke.