Comments on: Revisiting Risk: Thaw Then Freeze

By: Rotating Through Scooters and Motorcycles - Scooter in the Sticks

Rotating Through Scooters and Motorcycles - Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:43:51 +0000

[…] does tame my impatience. That’s a good thing for riding. Getting out in the world, even for a short time is therapeutic. There’s something magical about […]

By: Preparing for Winter Scooter Riding - Scooter in the Sticks

Preparing for Winter Scooter Riding - Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 07:22:38 +0000

[…] Check out the actual post from 2009 to determine if my approach makes sense to you, or echoes your own. It’s titled, REVISITING RISK:THAW THEN FREEZE. […]

By: Touring Motocycle Tires

Touring Motocycle Tires — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:42:02 +0000

Oh My God! Just stick to the dry roads. You are lucky and the whole idea was insane. But on the better part of it, it was a crazy adventure.

By: postalhoot

postalhoot — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:58:00 +0000

i think step 4 is the funniest thing ever! :)

nice blog, i enjoy reading it. it will help me in planning future rides.

By: Angelo

Angelo — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:43:00 +0000

I don't know if you have already considered the use of a sidecar, at least for winter riding period? I don't have any experience, but it is my understanding that it would provide more footing, so to speak.

If I was doing the riding you do, I would not be challenges myself with icy roads for anything.

Sure looks like a fine place to ride though.

By: Jeremy Z

Jeremy Z — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Just catching up with my favorite riding blogs. When I read your blog, I wonder what you do for a living. You’re quite a good writer and photographer. You’re kind of a more sober version of Peter Egan.

What made me start reading riding blogs again? I had my first ride of the year yesterday. It was 55° in the north suburbs of Chicago yesterday. I took Burgertime ou… well never mind. You can read my blog if you’re interested. 😉 (http://pullings.blogspot.com)

By: Wendy Holder

Wendy Holder — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:08:00 +0000

It is strange, isn’t it, how we can sometimes know the facts and yet lead ourselves to believe that we should go ahead?
We’re lucky that most of the time nothing terrible happens. It’s often the realization of what could have happened that really scares us and hopefully helps us in the future by learning from our mistakes.

By: Baron's Life

Baron's Life — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:21:00 +0000

Steve,
That self portrait is very good…!
Still don’t kow about riding in the snow…scary, dangerous…suicidal?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:51:00 +0000

Rie21: Thanks for your kind words from the other side of the planet. I’ll check out your site.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:49:00 +0000

Paul: Sand wouldn't be a picnic either. At least it would be a softer fall!

Bob Olcott: It is a great feeling to depart from treacherous roads and onto smooth dry pavement. Accomplishment, persistence, and knowledge that we applied our skills successfully makes for a great ride. Glad you managed things well. Now you know what you can do if you have to.

Harv: Good to hear from you! I was wondering how things were going up in the frozen north.

Time of life definitely affects our risk tolerance. And that is as it should be. I think. I didn't ride when my kids were little and I never really considered it. I'm with you.

"nether-region muscle clenching memories..." That's great. Maybe a title for a novel you're writing???

Motorcycle Philosophy: With a CVT transmission on the scooter there is no freewheeling across ice. There is always some torque on the rear wheel that is effectively a brake. With a big cruiser I would not even want to attempt the stuff I try. Too much weight and I shutter at picking up the bike. My poor aching back.

Attempting the Sherman Pass is a big deal with snow on the road. I bet that caused more than a little philosophizing after you were home!

Joe: I always have an eye open for riders! We'll cross paths one of these days.