Comments on: Too Cold to Ride https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:29:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44829 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:29:35 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44829 In reply to Dave.

You didn’t exaggerate at all. That was definitely the energy and feeling of youth. I still have the sparkle. But the rest, I have to walk now…

]]> By: Dave https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44816 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:02:39 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44816 In reply to Steve Williams.

Lol ? can you remember that feeling you got when you were about 18? When around spring time you felt like you were strong enough to tear trees up by their roots. Run up a mountain and still have enough stamina to make love to a full lineup of beautiful ladies? Yes? Well that’s sparkle, or energy of youth. Incidentally I may have exaggerated a little on the above description. X

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44797 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:32:19 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44797 In reply to David Masse.

I had grand plans when I retired. Life has plans of its own. I’m just along for the ride.

I could have ridden a lot more but Kim’s rollercoaster ride through the medical system has plotted a different course for both of us. I’m sure I’ll sneak in a ride here and there but definitely not the frequency I once imagined.

]]> By: David Masse https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44795 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:36:51 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44795 When we moved to Toronto I had fantasies of riding pretty much all year round. This winter = pretty much zero riding. It seems as if we might have dragged the Montreal weather to Toronto.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44792 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 01:06:14 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44792 In reply to DOMINGO CHANG.

Little protection from the elements on the Tdub. And no electrics either I bet. 150 miles in the cold is a big deal so I can see why it might be less than enjoyable.

But soon spring will be here with warmer weather!

]]> By: DOMINGO CHANG https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44791 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:25:25 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44791 In reply to Steve Williams.

speaking of done to death, went for a <150 mile ride on the Tdub….temperatures ranged from mid 30s to low 50s depending on altitude, ranged over very familiar ground….though the sun was out, the chill winds and zero wind protection of the tdub made the ride more of a chore than an enjoyable activity…..

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44790 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 21:22:24 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44790 In reply to vespakatat.

Early morning rides…. I’ve found those to be a great way to meet the day. Haven’t taken one in months.

Regarding the dull and dismal when not riding for a while, I always think “withdrawal.”

]]> By: vespakatat https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44789 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 20:52:54 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44789 Here in Australia, it has been too hot to ride. I like to wear protective gear, so that makes it even hotter. However, early morning is bliss. We are in the grip of a drought at present – envy you guys the rain! Yes, riding definitely adds sparkle, if I don’t get out my Vespa GTV 300 at least one a week I get very dull and dismal! Spring will come soon for you, and lovely cooler autumn for me!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44788 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:35:34 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44788 In reply to RichardM.

Dom is changing I think. He seems to have had some existential crises regarding that solution.

]]> By: Steve Brooke https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/03/too-cold-to-ride/#comment-44787 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:35:33 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8977#comment-44787 In reply to Steve Williams.

Exactly?

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