Too Cold for me to ride!

[LadyonaMission]

What's a snowshoe

I think they look like tennis rackets, but I may be confused.

[GARYD]

I remember when we lived in Temple Tx. back in 1985 and it snowed 5". After that we moved back to Chicago = I forgot how great it was to have snow for Christmas - and the rest of the winter for that matter.

Did I mention that I LOVE SNOW??

I ride all winter here if the roads are dry - doesn't matter what the temp is. Last Jan. 1st 5 friends and I rode my "Freeze Your Ass Off" ride and it was 28* and the roads had dried off.

[rhino 2]

I think they look like tennis rackets, but I may be confused.

And probably that would be a better use for them......

[ultrafxr]

I recall a couple of really really cold winters. Showing my age of course but I recall Christmas Eve in Memphis and the low that night was -13 degrees. YES that is 13 degrees below zero. Yikes!

And the first winter in our new house (1985 but don't recall the specific date) it got down to several degrees below zero and of course the water pipes where they were not diligent in applying insulation froze and when thawed we discovered that the copper line had split and our garage was flooded. Fun times, NOT!

I hate cold weather.

[DOKK]

I have rode to work with the temps at 25 degrees in the mornings, doing 80 on the interstate. It's not bad if you dress right, but I try not to ride below 32 just for safety sake if it's wet.

The best riding season is the one that never ends.

[Marc H]

I rode to work once when it was 17.It was only a 15 min ride and I had been riding as the temps got gradually cooler.I got several comments that day.

[DOKK]

One of the other managers always seems to get to work when I do and he always says " There's gotta be a point when it's just too damned cold to ride" to which I respond, "There may be but I ain't found it yet". LOL

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Living my adult life in Ohio I have rode in some very cold weather ,as low as the teens. But I was just out of my teens then fast forward 50 years and all ya all can have the cold weather riding ,been there done that.

[rhino 2]

I have people come up to me all the time in the winter and ask......Aren't you cold?...

I just smile and say not yet.....And besides even if i was i would never admit it....

[cScjhb]

Goose Down ski jacket from Eddie Bauer. I've owned it more than 40 years and the cold has never penetrated..... Jim

[rhino 2]

I have a motorcycle jacket/coat.....A real one its cut long with longer cuffs and bent arms to the shape as if your holding handle bars...Button in liner, And heavy zippered vent pockets so the air will flow though in warmer weather..Bought it in 1998 thereabouts....Oh and it's made from heavy water buffalo leather it weighs a ton nothing get's though it ' Don't think you can get water buffalo hide any more? , There two members of my club who ride and when i die want me to will it to them...But i'm stubborn when i die its being burnt with me......

[seniorsgt]

-12 and sunny dont think about riding(in our dreams maybe) till April to much salt till we get some rain

[DblTrbl]

IT’S THE BIG ONE MARTHA!!!!

Yessiree... this super cold mass has taken the cake in the south!

Whimps...LOL

[Mykneesbehurtin]

The cold for southern folks is one thing but throw a whole inch of snow on top of it and total panic sets in, schools close pile ups everywhere, just bustin ya all's chops. Us snow belters are just jealous.

[PosseRider]

Whimps...LOL

serves them right for always going on about being on a ride, knowing we can't.

[Jack Klarich]

This has been the coldest weather I can remember in 24 years here in Jax Florida.

It is just flat out cold and ugly everywhere in the Us this year. I feel for y'all in Texas thru Mississippi and east coast with the ice and cold. Be careful out there. I am riding today to run some errands. BRRRRRRRRRR

[Fearless]

I expect no less in the Winter I don't like it but I haven't moved yet either so I try not to complain much... I said try not to. It is what it is family and a host of other things keep us here so I guess if they are after us so be it.

[GARYD]

-12 and sunny dont think about riding(in our dreams maybe) till April to much salt till we get some rain

Don't use salt as an excuse. Just say it's too cold for you. S100 makes a GREAT product for the white stuff. Spray it on all the metal in November and wash it off in April. Don't even have to buff if you don't want to - I don't. I've been using it for over 15 years and have had no rust or corrosion on any of my bikes and I ride every winter in the Chicago area.

So, if salt is the ONLY reason people won't ride in the winter - just get some S100 Corrosion Protectant. Don't buy the H-D crap, it doesn't work for shit - I learned that the hard way one year.

Back when I was young and "smart" I use to put my bike up for the winter. Then in 1988 when I wisened up and bought my first Harley, I asked myself why am I paying $10K (now $35K) for a bike and then storing it for 6 months every year? That's stupid. So I bought some heated gear (gloves at first) and ride all year and not be a bit cold. Besides I get a kick from the looks I get from drivers and restaurant owners.

I was born in Canada so these wimpy 30* temps are nothing.

In the meantime stay safe (wear a mask) and warm and I'll see you on the road in April.

[DblTrbl]

serves them right for always going on about being on a ride, knowing we can't.

I've been in Texas for over a year now and from time to time I rub it in..... guess this is my payback

[LadyonaMission]

I've been in Texas for over a year now and from time to time I rub it in..... guess this is my payback

If it's your payback, shouldn't you pay my heating bill this month?