The main advantage I see to the scooter is the low center of gravity. Even standing on the pegs of a motorcycle you still have a higher center. And usually more weight to contend with. Or so it has seemed to me. And since I’ve often had to pad through icy patches by foot the low slung scooter is much easier to contend with. But I have seen videos of guys plowing through snow on Goldwings so who knows. Whatever works is the right thing. No perfect solutions when it comes to snow.

ADV scooters — Honda has one they’re selling in Europe. Looks pretty cool. Honda X-ADV. Not sure they’ll ever sell it in the USA but I wouldn’t mind having a look.

Maybe we just need something innocuous to complain about. Weather is our diversion. I agree about cold over hot. I have a difficult time dealing with hot days. Just want to curl up in the dark and snooze. With cold, I can feel the challenge to overcome it.

Snow? What’s that?

You posted your comment almost two weeks ago. Sorry for the laziness in my reply. All the bad weather you described is behind us now. Warm and sleepy here now. At least for a few days. I spent a day picking up all that Mother Nature pruned — the township’s big chipper truck has taken it all away.

Winter tires! Yes. Good plan. I will put it on the calendar. Hopefully the squirrels haven’t gnawed on them…

I haven’t had winter tires on a vehicle since my 1992 Chevy S-10 2WD pickup truck. Snow tires helped that. But the front wheel drive vehicles do fine without them.

Lily is always happily sprawled regardless of weather. She’s lounging in the shade right now…

The winter cover was great. Took it off a couple days ago — a nod (and hope) to the end of winter. Warm and dry is critical to cold weather riding. I have been studying it for years now!

Congratulations on your Vespa Primavera. What a fine gift to yourself at 74. Best wishes for many, many years of safe and wonderful scooter riding. The landscapes of Scotland seem a fine place to ride. It’s on my ever growing list of places I would like to see.

Regarding riding in the snow… As the years gain on me and my body reacts ever less forgiving of the cold I find winter, and snow, more and more challenging. The mental hurdles are high as well. But when I finally do venture out it’s always rewarding. So I’ll keep riding until it isn’t. Until then, I hope I can share things of interest to you and others who see the world from a scooter or motorcycle.

Was out yesterday for a 65 mile breakfast ride. Lots and lots of gravel on the road. Luckily I don’t push aggressively while riding. For those that do — beware. Traction loss is a possibility.

Hope your riding withdrawal and anxiety clears soon!

While it’s still possible to see snow I don’t expect anything more than a flurry. Fingers crossed that spring has sprung!

It’s here. Near 80F today. Unfortunately I’ll be cutting ornamental grasses, raking, and hauling three tons of gravel with a wheelbarrow to pave paths that the dogs turned into mud. If my body endures I’ll go for a ride tomorrow.

I’ll try and tone down any further comments about the weather so you can enjoy your Florida bliss!