Comments on: Breathe Deep and Ride

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:33:44 +0000

In reply to Poppawheelie. The past few days have been dicey to ride. Probably good that circumstance has kept me busy elsewhere and off the road.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:26:19 +0000

In reply to dom. Bingo!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:25:30 +0000

In reply to Mike, GTS 300. Well said Mike. I'll try and take a look at "Free Will".

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:24:33 +0000

In reply to RichardM. The only place I get to experience weather that cold is in the storage freezer of the Berkey Creamery at Penn State: -35F. I've been in there with summer clothes for a few minutes and can see how it might cause things to fall apart...

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:22:23 +0000

In reply to John w.

Cold weather riding is an acquired taste, one that can be wrecked the first time you go out without the right gear to keep you warm. I’ve talked with a number of riders who have tried it with half helmets, warm weather gloves, and generally inappropriate gear. No wonder then think it’s crazy because with that preparation, IT IS CRAZY!

Hope you get some warm weather.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:20:13 +0000

In reply to Safety Bob. Sounds like you have the same experience of riding in the cold that I do. Breakfast does taste better!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:18:57 +0000

In reply to Dar.

I agree that rain is more challenging than cold for the reasons you outline. Generally though I am able to keep the soggy and drippy on the outside.

Thanks for the kind words about the pictures. They are starting to feel predictable and repetitive to me at times. Maybe I”ll stumble upon a different approach…

By: Dar

Dar — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:45:50 +0000

I need to reinsure my bike, I am missing it more and more each day. I wish we just had cold weather, it seems easier to deal with than rain. I just find the rain a pain in the behind because you are a soggy drippy mess when you get to the destination.

Steve as usual your pictures are always beautiful.

By: Dar

Dar — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:43:12 +0000

In reply to RichardM. When I lived up North we had a winter -40, but with windchill it was -75 and my tires squared off from sitting in the parking space, my driver's side window shattered & the vinyl seat cracked, I should have just stayed home that day!

By: Safety Bob

Safety Bob — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:57:09 +0000

In reply to Mike, GTS 300.

Steve,
28 this morning here.. Quite perfect to take the Ural M70 out for a ride. Best part of riding in the cold is it feels so good when you stop. Breakfast tastes better, friends bond better and the world is a happier place when I go on my bike.
I do so enjoy your posts. Safe rides to you Sir..
SB