fall riding at it's best

[redclfco]

So far this week, Minnesota has been ideal for riding. I get a perverse thrill knowing Denver is snow bound this morning, yet here in the North, it's riding time! HA!

[womanridge]

Yesterday was near perfect here in Milwaukee but couldn't ride yesterday. (other obligations) I do plan on a decent ride today though. Sure can't complain about the 50's in late October in Wisconsin.

[GILLY]

Not up for very long rides in these temps, but rode it to work today, anyways.
Had to go up to Mischlers (BMW, in Beaver Dam, A #1 dealer) last week Monday, and again wouldn't have been a bad day for a ride to work, but I was pretty darned cold by the time I got there. I can stand very cold temps for a short while, like 1/2 hr or so, but even the mid 40's are bad for 90 minutes. 'Course I am pretty low-tech when it comes to riding gear. The windshield on the GT, as well as the grip and seat heaters do help a lot. The sun came out while I was there, felt good sitting in the sun in the waiting room. Was a guy there with a Boxer Cup bike, wonder if he is on this site? Left a short while before I did.

Gilly

[redclfco]

Not up for very long rides in these temps, but rode it to work today, anyways.
Had to go up to Mischlers (BMW, in Beaver Dam, A #1 dealer) last week Monday, and again wouldn't have been a bad day for a ride to work, but I was pretty darned cold by the time I got there. I can stand very cold temps for a short while, like 1/2 hr or so, but even the mid 40's are bad for 90 minutes. 'Course I am pretty low-tech when it comes to riding gear. The windshield on the GT, as well as the grip and seat heaters do help a lot. The sun came out while I was there, felt good sitting in the sun in the waiting room. Was a guy there with a Boxer Cup bike, wonder if he is on this site? Left a short while before I did.

Gilly

Without the first gear heated liner and my heated grips, I most likely would not be riding; we would be home snuggling in mamas arms...

The ride home in about 44 degrees in an hour will be chillin, but with the vest, bring it on!

[GILLY]

Last season I did a 22 degree ride to work (coldest temp noted on GT thermometer), takes typically less than 1/2 hr to get there. I just do layering, as though I am shovelling snow on a 10 degree day, and works pretty good for that length of time. Legs are usually pretty numb for awhile. 32 to 40 degrees no problem, again for that length of time.
I usually store it away by Thanksgiving, I have riden later than that though, but I am definitely not a "rounder".
Gilly

[Zygmund]

Got a 50 mile run in yesterday after work and it was wonderful. No electrics needed yet...

[womanridge]

Rode 230 miles today because the weather radar said no rain until tonight. Liars!!
But it was a good ride up to Waupon, then north on CTY "M" to Winneconne, over to Neeneah and back again to Milw. Should have a few more good weeks before parking it for the winter.

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[2xcelr8]

You need to learn how to dodge the rain. I rode about 225 moles today over to Waunakee, up to Mischlers and back home. By the time I pulled into the garage and took my helmet off, it was raining. Here are a couple of my stops.

[womanridge]

You need to learn how to dodge the rain. I rode about 225 moles today over to Waunakee, up to Mischlers and back home. By the time I pulled into the garage and took my helmet off, it was raining. Here are a couple of my stops.

Yup. looks like Waunakee to me! Almost stopped at Mischlers, but rode on northward. Sorry we didn't connect.