weather Archives - Scooter in the Sticks Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:24:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 71084491 Riding in the Rain https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/07/riding-in-the-rain-2/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/07/riding-in-the-rain-2/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:24:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8526 The heat was hot and the ground was dry. Not sure why that lyric from America’s Horse with No Name floated through my brain as I sat down to write this post. Perhaps it was the heat of the past two days. Or the humid air flowing in the windows as the clock leans toward […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/07/riding-in-the-rain-2/feed/ 27 8526 Vespa in the Rain https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/07/vespa-in-the-rain/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/07/vespa-in-the-rain/#comments Sat, 29 Jul 2017 04:58:08 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7701 Rain, Thunder — No Problem There’s something exciting about riding a Vespa in the rain. A short ride to a neighborhood pub to pick up some prime rib sandwiches for dinner.  One of those tasks I see as another opportunity for a little adventure.  I could hear thunder approaching and a quick check of the […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/07/vespa-in-the-rain/feed/ 14 7701 Vespa Scooter in Rain https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/04/vespa-scooter-in-rain/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/04/vespa-scooter-in-rain/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:05:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7472 Mist Along Mount Nittany The best way to be riding a Vespa scooter in rain is between the raindrops.  Or during those moments when the sky softens and the rain won’t be described as a downpour.  No worries about visibility or hydroplaning on water-logged pavement.  Just a gentle recognition that the world is getting wet. […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/04/vespa-scooter-in-rain/feed/ 10 7472 Appreciating Warmth https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/10/appreciating-warmth/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/10/appreciating-warmth/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:29:27 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6890 Adjusting to the Cold The march toward winter continues.  My spirit hasn’t accepted the change yet.  And my body resists both and cold and the ritual of donning heavier riding gear.  The lingering gnaw of a still tweaked back doesn’t help.  The world is dim and grey. I have nothing good to say about any […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/10/appreciating-warmth/feed/ 19 6890 Miserability https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/08/miserability/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/08/miserability/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:47:14 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6756 Road Gone Sour A perfect road for a ride on a scooter or motorcycle, winding through the woods and dales of central Pennsylvania in late summer.  A ride almost perfect if the temperature could be dialed back twenty degrees.  At 90F with humidity approaching the same number I’m close to surrendering.  Even choosing routes that […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/08/miserability/feed/ 24 6756 Vespa Scooter in Rain https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/05/vespa-scooter-rain/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/05/vespa-scooter-rain/#comments Thu, 12 May 2016 06:13:54 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6362 Riding in Rain It’s always a little different — rain.  And so is riding in it.  The quality of the rain, temperature, how I’m feeling, the tires on the scooter; they all have an effect on the experience of riding a Vespa scooter in rain. The ride home from work, though like so many others, […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/05/vespa-scooter-rain/feed/ 12 6362 Riding in Rain https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/riding-in-rain/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/riding-in-rain/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:19:33 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6135 Scooter in the Dawn Light A slight mist, rain in dawn light, an inscrutable affection for the world revealed as the road passes underneath the Vespa scooter on the way to work.  I’ve stood here before many times looking back across the valley toward home, wondering where I’m going. It’s part of riding in rain. […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/riding-in-rain/feed/ 8 6135 My Seven Types of Riding Weather https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/my-six-types-of-riding-weather/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/my-six-types-of-riding-weather/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:15:38 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5864 Considering the Weather Weather is a constant consideration when riding though the precise nature of the weather affects how much attention I give it.  Even during the warm months the local weather can change dramatically during the day.  More than once I’ve been caught without adequate protection when a hot day turned remarkably cool after […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/my-six-types-of-riding-weather/feed/ 25 5864 Riding Resistance https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/01/riding-resistance/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/01/riding-resistance/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:17:13 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5728 The intrusion of work, life, age and weather conspire to build powerful physical and cerebral riding resistance.  As the interval between rides (or blog posts) grows, the energy required to regain motion increases as well. Or so it is with me… Evaluating Snow Our new snow blower, cardiologist recommended, cuts a fine path to push […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/01/riding-resistance/feed/ 12 5728 Rain Riding https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/rain-riding/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/rain-riding/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2015 05:33:38 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5668 Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Soren Kierkegaard With rain riding, the road is long and often dark. Especially during the last week.  Rain and heavy overcast has created what can be an oppressive environment for riding both physically and mentally.  Rain riding often asks for a […]

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