Cold again this morning. It is taking me time to acclimate to the lower temperatures. I passed a guy on a new red BMW today with no helmet and short sleeves. I’m bundled in my winter riding gear and full-face helmet. I’m cold when the temperature dips below 70. This evening the temperature is hovering around 49.
Despite my discomfort with the cold I look forward to riding in it. Call it a personal challenge. I had to run into town tonight and the ride home after dark was great. One of those crystal clear still cold nights. Riding through the countryside in the dark on freshly paved and lined roads illuminated by the single headlight is wonderful. The high beam on the Vespa LX150 is amazing—I swear it lights the road better than my Ford Ranger.
The ride was quiet and uneventful. I stopped in the little town where we live to try my hand on shooting a hand-held shot lit by streetlight and an oncoming car. When I got home something pretty cool happened. I was telling Kim how much I enjoy riding (she hears this a lot) and how beautiful the night was. Her reply? “I think I need to get myself a scooter.”
Yep. She said it and I intend to hold her to it.
I LOVE!! the cold, crisp, weather. It has a personality all its own. Warm is great but bland. Rain has a personality but it doesn’t mesh with mine. Cold and crisp has character that I find invigorating. Don’t you love those other times when a storm is coming in and the air is balmy? Very refreshing and sort of other-worldly stimulating, don’t you think?
I’ve been enjoying your blog very much. The photos are charming –lovely work.
I just bought myself a PX125 and hope to get some riding in before winter so your adventures are inspiring me!
cheers
irondad: I too find the cold weather more suited to my riding personality. I put up with the rain and the heat but give me that crisp cold air too.
chelseagirl: Congratulations on your new PX125. I have ridden the PX150 they sell in the US and it is a great scooter. Be careful riding and don’t let the cold put you off.
Thanks for the kind words about the blog and photos too!