[Cousin_IT]

Living in GA, I'll pretty much ride rain or shine, hot or cold. I'd rather ride and get wet than drive the cage to work. It rarely gets down to 30* here, so I'll throw on some long-johns and my gear and go for a ride. Mrs. Cuz_IT thinks I'm crazy. :nod:

I know I can't be the only one, how many of you ride year around? And what do you typically wear when it's 40* or less?

 

[stroguy]

12 months, everyday there is no rain forecasted. I bypass days of ice on the roads but I did ride all winter. Coldest day at 5:30AM when I left for work was 30 deg. My 25 minute ride to work is not bad, but I probably wouldn't want to ride more than 45 minutes at that temp. No windscreen.

 

[klarowe]

For the most part... but it's tough in NY... lol. Typically I'll take the bike to work as long as it's not raining on my way in (need to get better rain gear... can't stand working in wet jeans). For the trip home I could care less if I get wet because I can change as soon as I get home. I don't typically ride in the winter because of the extreme use of salt around here but I tend to continue riding right up until they start salting, and start riding as early as possible (being extra careful because of the salt still on the roads).

 

[mikoloe]

Not so long ago, I remember saying Caddy's are for old folks. I broke down and bought a Cadillac a few years ago.
I used to ride all the time. I think I enjoy my cadillac now just as much.
I guess I am lucky, I enjoy all three of my rides!

 

[bradleydobedoo]

full- time, Oklahoma rider here. Haven't owned a car in years. It gets brutal here in the summer - temps in the 110-115 area are to be expected. In the winter, we also get snow and ice, and the temps normally reach down into the 20's.

In the summer, I usually just go with what I have - always wear a helmet. In the winter, I might wear thermals under my work pants, and a leather jacket and a good pair of gloves. that's about it. Anything above 40 and I am good to go without much prep.

 

[Mentat Ix]

I can't afford to drive my truck, and I sold my commuter car some years ago. In the last two years, I put 50k+ on the bikes. Rain or shine. Single digit temps to 119*. Fog, snow, and recently ash clouds. 80mph winds.

Good times.

I wear whatever's comfy. In the cold, lots of layers and leather. Heated gloves were the key for me.

 

[Mr monte]

My sons & I ride year round here in the Great Northwest. It may rain a lot here but it rains so lightly that I hardly get wet riding even without rain gear. Only time I don't ride is during snow, ice or when the leaves are falling in the fall.

 

[.3604]

I ride everyday. I have not rode this week because I was sick and weak and didn't want to take the chance of dropping it at rest.

I was beside a Harley guy the other day. Old school guy, too. He said something that resonated with me. He said, "I have a 50/50 chance of riding... if it is over 50 degrees and under 50% chance of rain".

 

[JonnyCasino]

I'll ride everyday that it is not raining or icy. Luckily, it doesn't ice much here in Houston. Since I got the bike a couple months ago, I drove the cage to work once, and that was because there was a 80% chance of rain. I don't mind getting wet on the way home, but thunderstorms can be dangerous. :tsk:

 

[mikoloe]

JohnnyCasino~ you sir, are a true GANGSTER!


where are you at? are you laying low again!

 

[disgruntled0311]

I am a full blown Georgian so anything below 50 degrees is considered arctic conditions in my book and too cold too ride!:wink:

 

[sscottab]

during the spring, summer and into the fall i ride as much as possible, days we have thunder storms and heavy downpores i leave the bike in the garage. maine winters can be brutal so no riding then for me.

 

[rbeane60]

I am a full blown Georgian so anything below 50 degrees is considered arctic conditions in my book and too cold too ride!:wink:

I am in Savannah and I totally agree with you. (I am to old for cold)

 

[Xterrer]

Here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia I am on the bike in late April with some snow on the shoulders of the road in low laying areas. I try to use my bike daily for work and leisure. Only other commitments force me to take the truck. I have 1,800 km (1,120 Miles) on the new Stryker I got a week and a half ago.

Since I have a 45 minute ride to work I usually wait until the temps are going to be around 10C (50F). Long Johns, sweater and textile riding gear get me there.

We can comfortably commute into mid October and then the heavy gear comes out until early November if we are lucky.

You can sneak the odd day in over the winter here if your dedicated and live right in a town/city where the roads are clear and we get the occasional day of warm weather.

Since I live 2.5 kms (1.5 miles) off the pavement (on the beautiful Cabot Trail) in a Vale surrounded by mountains I ended up snow blowing 3 ft of snow to my storage building to get the bike out this April.

 

[mikoloe]

Nova Scotia~ post some pics please, we texans dont have 4 seasons....

 

[Cousin_IT]

There's no such thing as too old for cold. Just add a few more layers!

I lived in Houston for a few years, I can understand not riding on rainy days there. Just a slight shower and everything floods, it's ridiculous.

Mike, Texas does have four seasons! Spring, Summer, Late Summer, and Later Summer

 

[Xterrer]

Nova Scotia~ post some pics please, we texans dont have 4 seasons....

I was not taking the bike this day!!

 

[CntryUSMC]

I was not taking the bike this day!!

I miss the snow

 

[mikoloe]

That is CRazy awesome ! keep them coming!

 

[Xterrer]

That is CRazy awesome ! keep them coming!

A few more from this past winter. Had to add my wife (with her permission) who just got her license this spring and is my biking partner on her 750 Shadow.