But I am on “scooter time”. Long johns and jeans are OK when your rides never last much beyond 30 minutes between food stops in cold weather and speeds seldom exceed 50 MPH.

I looked at one of those Aerostich suits. My god, I could buy another scooter.

Come one warm weather!

steve

Dan

Perhaps tomorrow I’ll make a few images of the scooter in its new “racked” configuration. I have the digital camera battery on the charger and plan to ride into work in the morning.

steve

Yeah, we probably make more of this cold weather riding because it is unusual here in our “comfort at any cost” driving culture. Like those remote starting cars, you don’t even have to go out in the cold to start them, even if they are in a heated garage.

I used to do a lot of winter backpacking and routinely slept in near zero temperatures and it was fine. Like you said, the right equipment and the right state of mind.

I’m the first to admit it, I’m spoiled and soft. But I’m getting closer to my natural roots, and part of that is to accept that I am probably a lot more durable and capable than I give myself credit for.

And as far as your sanity goes, I have never once considered you anything but focused, passionate and sane.

Keep riding.

seve

All it takes is the right riding gear, and the proper tuning for the carburetor.

Almost makes me seem sane, doesn’t it?

Ride well,
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