Is it spring yet?

[chasp72]

Well, the weather report said it was actually going to be up to 60 in Northern Illinois today, so I headed off this morning for my first out-of-town spring ride. It was 40 degrees when I left, but I was plenty warm with my jacket, gloves with mitten covers, full face helmet and chaps. Going west, there was a strong head wind, but I was able to hold a comfortable 60 to 65 cruising speed. I just put my OEM 15 tooth sprocket back on yesterday. I'm pretty sure the 16 tooth would have made it more difficult to battle the wind. By the time I as heading back toward the western Chicago burbs again, the wind had shifted so it was coming more from the south bringing in some warmth.

It was 69 by the time I got back home! Maybe we are finally into some warmer weather. It's been a long winter here. I just got a butt pad from Alaska Leather and used it for the first time today. It made the ride much easier--no soreness as I type this.

[LilNinja77]

Always nice to get back in the saddle, isn't it? I've been riding all through the winter here in southeast VA, only had to ride in the snow a couple times......although what constitutes snow around here is a joke now....haven't had a decent snow in years. All I've seen for the past 2 weeks has been rain and fog and mist every day, which doesn't really make for a fun ride :mad: I'd rather ride in a downpour than a misty haze, at least in the downpour you know where the road is wet. Have fun in saddle!
Ride safe

[chasp72]

Originally Posted by LilNinja77

Always nice to get back in the saddle, isn't it? I've been riding all through the winter here in southeast VA, only had to ride in the snow a couple times......although what constitutes snow around here is a joke now....haven't had a decent snow in years. All I've seen for the past 2 weeks has been rain and fog and mist every day, which doesn't really make for a fun ride :mad: I'd rather ride in a downpour than a misty haze, at least in the downpour you know where the road is wet. Have fun in saddle!
Ride safe

Yes, it's good. I've been grabbing days and 1/2 days throughout the winter to commute and go on errands around town, but his has been one of the snowiest winters ever in Chicago so there haven't been may opportunities. I guess that's what I get for living where I do. Warmer and sunnier days are coming.