Just so you know ….the link for the Pump Station is for the Turbano Muffs. I wanted to see more on the Pump Station.

Great post.

Brent

Merci pour les mots aimables sur mes photos . Il continue d’ être amusant de les faire.

steve

Before I started to ride I used to read a lot of hiking books — notably Edward Abbey and Colin Fletcher. Both of them embraced a marge measure of solitude and push against the elements. I always admired that approach and it’s rubbed off on me I guess to some degree. And as you say, it does bring a sense of peace. Tough thing to get when you’re in the middle of chaos.

Three wheels will be part of my future at some point. Just makes sense.

I keep telling myself I’ll see the ice. Hmmm, that’s kind of crazy. But I do make sure I manage speed carefully and don’t take chances leaning the scooter in turns if I can’t see the road surface clearly. It really interrupts the flow of a ride but no way around it.

Don’t rush out to ride in the winter. It’s an acquired taste and the jury is still out for me on the wisdom of it.

Thanks! Winter riding absolutely, positively requires special attention!

I have a pair of socks that are much like that and very warm. My daughter got them for me to help battle the cold!

I think most riders look at the riding season as parallel to the swimming pool season — Memorial Day to Labor Day. And that works for them too. I was just to selfish and wanting more of the riding experience to give up so early or wait so long. And that has led, for good or ill, to year round riding and struggles to cope with the cold.

I currently wear boots similar to the Merrills — same amount of insulation and similar construction. They’re fine when you are walking or hiking but still aren’t the best when the air blasts your feet at 60mph. I’m going to have to go to Sorels or something like that. Big and bulky but more cold protection when your feet are just sitting around doing nothing (but getting cold).

Thanks for your kind words about the pictures. I have plans for some different approaches this year.

First, thank you for the kind words about the stuff I post. I’m glad something resonates beyond my own head. The bike bug, in my opinion, is a reasonably healthy one taken in moderation and their use done with the same. The Russian motorcycles and sidecar rigs always strike me as absolutely functional, utilitarian machines that work at the service of a rider. There are days when my mind wanders towards images of a life with one in the garage…

BAM! Someday, when my balance is precarious or my courage falters, then I will probably lean towards a sidecar rig. Well, maybe I’ll look towards an MP3 before that.

I’ll get those tires soon!