Winter Riding in New Hampshire

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by dubwise

The roads are clear and dry around here. Just cold, and
cold's nothing but an excuse to get more and better gear.

There lies the path to a well used credit card. Hot weather gear, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, long distance gear, spare back-up gear.............................................. .................................................. ........................it just never ends. Don't ask me how I know.

[burkbuilds]

Winter riding in Atlanta yesterday was pretty nice. It started out a little chilly, about 28 degrees, but by afternoon it was 60! I started out the day with all the gear on, heated gloves, vest, balacava, extra layers, but by afternoon I was just in jeans and a jacket, very nice!

[dhgeyer]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

There lies the path to a well used credit card. Hot weather gear, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, long distance gear, spare back-up gear.............................................. .................................................. ........................it just never ends. Don't ask me how I know.

:2tup: :2tup: :plus1:

Still, it's cheaper than buying bikes all the time.

I've had all three bikes out in the last two days, as it's been into the 40's, and, like dub said, clear roads. Did a 50 miler on the GZ250 today. It almost hit 50 degrees! I'm afraid I splashed some salt on it from the wet roads. Need to get that off ASAP. Party's over, though. Back to snow tomorrow and Monday. Still, it's been pretty warm for January around here. Mid month and no sub zero temps yet, and none predicted.

[Water Warrior 2]

We were out for a ride this afternoon. About 2.5 hours total with a coffee somewhere in the middle. Not much above freezing so we weren't all that comfy but better than sitting in front of the tube. Strangely we both got a bit chilled even with the heated gear. We have ridden in colder temps with no problems so we will just chalk it up the phase of the moon or something.

[alanmcorcoran]

I feel a little sheepish cause I went on a 3O odd miler today and "bundled up." It was at night and it got down to about 50. Had the big gloves on (HUGE gloves) and the MAx it head gator. Stuck with the Lucky Jeans though. with the liner in the Motorhead jacket and my regular Alpinestar boots I was very comfortable. When I read about you guys riding around in 10 degree sh*t, I am thankful I was too much of a pussy to stay in upstate New York.

No electric underwear for me.... yet. I have used those chemical hand warmers skiing, but even there, I find that good quality gloves work best.

[Water Warrior 2]

Alan, have you noticed how sheep dress ? You dressed for comfort and warmth. And you had a nice ride, can't find anything wrong with that.

[alanmcorcoran]

Yeah, that's what I'm going for. Look out M-f'ers! Here comes the Mighty Sheep! Ba-a-a--a--a--! I shall fear no evil (assuming I can just follow the other sheep through the Valley of Death) for I Am Dressed Warmly!

Seriously, I don't like to be cold.

[Water Warrior 2]

That is just too funny Alan.

[dhgeyer]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Seriously, I don't like to be cold.

Aw c'mon, how cold does it get in Anaheim? If I was complaining about the cold where you live, I'd be feeling, well, pretty sheepish.

[alanmcorcoran]

Once it was, like, 38!