Comments on: Subzero Riding Education

By: Stubborn Winter and Riding - Scooter in the Sticks

Stubborn Winter and Riding - Scooter in the Sticks — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:05:29 +0000

[…] I realize I am powerless over the weather. Winter and riding are merely a pipe dream of an adventurer growing smaller in my rearview mirror. I’m sliding […]

By: Snow, Fog and Riding a Vespa Scooter - Scooter in the Sticks

Snow, Fog and Riding a Vespa Scooter - Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:07:50 +0000

[…] I have been thinking about it though. Read through an old post that reflects on the winter riding experience triggered by a ride to work at -8F. If you’re interested in riding after everyone else puts their scooter or motorcycle away, you may want to read SUB ZERO RIDING EDUCATION. […]

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:54:17 +0000

Captain Sandor: Thanks for your kind words about Scooter in the Sticks and your restrained assessment of my winter riding. I'm sure others have restrained their comments as well.

Hah!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:50:35 +0000

thumper: Checked out your blog — everything looks so green and warm! I”ll have to spend some more time exploring. Thanks for the heads up on your site.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:47:46 +0000

Keith: A kickstarter on the Vespa would be nice. I hate relying on a starter but what can you do.

Hope you find some decent weather to ride. I hope we all don't have to wait until May to be comfortable.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:46:29 +0000

V Star Lady. Indeed! Great to have a friend who can lend a helping hand.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:45:50 +0000

bob skoot: Those outriggers really work well if your ride doesn’t weigh 500lbs or more.

What a fool — I’ve said that very thing upon seeing my reflection in a window…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:43:22 +0000

Dar: I am approaching, if I haven’t already arrived, at scaling back my winter riding. I just don’t feel up to it on a lot of days. Requires some energy that I just don’t have all the time…

So I’m with you — take the cage.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:40:50 +0000

Charlie6: Turned out it was a frozen fuel line. Battery was fine. Pushed the scooter into the office, let it warm up for an hour, and bingo, started right up. Need to add something to the fuel to keep it liquid I guess.

I'll look into the snow helmet. I've heard of them but never saw one. It gets old holding your breath...

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:36:14 +0000

Canajun: This is the first year I've received a lot of comments and inquires politely (and not) suggesting that riding in winter is not a smart thing to do. Or share lest I send unsuspecting riders to their reward.

I hope no one feels it is something they should undertake. I only want to share my experiences. And part of that, after some years of winter riding, is that more and more I am beginning to not want to deal with the cold.