roadbum: The Vespa is an ideal size and weight for me to handle in the snow. I can easily have both feet on the ground and use the outrigger mode as necessary. I’ve seen and read about people riding long distances in the snow and ice with big bikes. I can’t imagine doing that.

lucky: What you describe sounds like something right out of Mad Max! NOt sure I’m ready for that yet.

No one wants to hit someone that’ll scratch their paint all up. 😀

Stay safe and have fun!

It was common to see clothing layered riders of Beemers and Harleys and a few Japanese machines. Unfortunately I don’t recall one solitary scooter but the point I want to make is that if the skill is in the rider, the only other attribute that I believe is absolutely necessary is that one can plant both foot flatly on the tarmac. I think one needs a flat foot outrigger stance to ski across some conditions in order to stay upright.

It bolsters my spirit to read about your wintery rides, it really does.

Roadbum

I just got back from my morning meditation “by the pond” and was thinking about you because it was so cold. I only had the wind blowing off the pond – you had the added wind of riding.

Fortunately I had a scarf with me. I put it over my head and tied under my chin to protect most of my head. My forehead was exposed and became intensely painful, so much so that I reoriented my body towards the sun and that took my forehead out of the direct wind. Even with that the tips of my ears were telling me that the better part of prudence would be to get out of the wind pretty soon.

My “coming to your senses” came home to me this morning. When it gets that cold…the sensation of pain takes it to a new level. Great to be alive!

Please be attentive on the wintry roads.