Back on the bike

I (foolishly) put my bike into storage for the winter in November, after one bad weekend's riding (Lost and stressed on Friday, soaked to the skin Saturday, then caught in snow on Sunday).

After a couple of bike free months I finally caved and put her back into active duty. All going well and I've decided never to garage her again. I'll just get some proper biking waterproofs and that scottoiler anti-salt stuff

I went for a ride for a couple of hours yesterday, to "try out" my new screen. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed riding and it was great to put into practice some of the IAM stuff I've learnt from books prior to doing some IAM training come March.

im about to do the same. i put my bike away at the start of nov and got a car, for more reasons than just beacause its cold though!( my daughter is too small to go on the back yet!). but my dad has borrowed the car so im off to work on the sv tonight. i must say im a bit nervous, but the roads are dry, so it should be fun!
dan

Its amazing how many - decent enough to have a good ride - days we have had through the winter so far I have managed to get out most weekends - with the right gear on and the heated grips you can stay really warm. The dodgy roads are a bit of a pain but its all good experience - roll on summer

With the proper gear there's no reason to park it... My Dad rides all year round with the "Popar Bear" club, in February he's even riding to Daytona Bike Week which is about 1,000 miles each way! He's also gut a BMW K1200LT
I make sure to take mine around the neighberhood at least every couple weeks...

[Balky001]

Originally Posted by donniej

With the proper gear there's no reason to park it... My Dad rides all year round with the "Popar Bear" club, in February he's even riding to Daytona Bike Week which is about 1,000 miles each way! He's also gut a BMW K1200LT
I make sure to take mine around the neighberhood at least every couple weeks...

Too right. Winter riding can be a refreshing and unique experience. I bought a winter jacket and trousers and I only need to wear a t-shirt underneath - no thermals required. I thought it was a bit expensive just for a few weekends in the winter but when spring comes you can take out the quilted lining and use them so its well worth the money. I know I'll miss them when I do my first track day this year at the end of feb, I've only got vented leathers and as you have to wear lethers on the track I'm not sure I'll be coming back with all the bits I went with

Yeah, get the bike out and ride it!!!

I don't have a car anymore so it is bike whatever the weather and it has been great. Just need to be aware and it is fantastic practice. Once you get the right gear it is not really that cold, although I have to admit the KTM is currently wearing handlebar muffs!!!! Look stupid but certainly the best thing at keeping hand warm!

Have fun!!!!!

tragically my bike has been in a shed since september!!

I have lost nearly all confidence in riding after i was knocked off over a year ago!
i used t not mind rain sleat snow ice etc etc, and i rode whatever the weather.

However my sittuation at home force me to get a car,
since then the nerves set in about riding again.

Im on the firsty steps though, as i decided the reason im not confident on the bike is the tyres iv got, brakes are crap, and the forks dive to much, im concearned bout how it will handle under full power as well.

So its in pieces, waiting till i get my pay cheque, then it bits galore to get me ready for febuaray, i want to stop using the car and get back on the bike,

I have alo booked some adavnced training, and look forward to beaing a biker again!

Alex

I passed my test at the beginning of november so have done all my learning and riding in thw winter so far. I have no idea what it's like to ride on a warm sunny day but have enjoyed every ride so far no matter how hard it's raining and blowing.....

It's got to be good for your skills I reckon to ride the rough stuff, better confidence in you and your bike for when it's warm and dry

Originally Posted by twotime

I passed my test at the beginning of november so have done all my learning and riding in thw winter so far. I have no idea what it's like to ride on a warm sunny day

Originally Posted by twotime

I passed my test at the beginning of november so have done all my learning and riding in thw winter so far. I have no idea what it's like to ride on a warm sunny day but have enjoyed every ride so far no matter how hard it's raining and blowing.....

It's got to be good for your skills I reckon to ride the rough stuff, better confidence in you and your bike for when it's warm and dry

Thats what i did 3 years ago now. Another winters riding for me!! I've gotten used to it. Weather doesnt bother me anymore. The time savings are tremendous. I've save around 40 days worth of travel time in the past 3 years by using a bike. I reckon i'll be up to a year when i reach 10 years as i've changed jobs and increased the distance from 3 - 5 miles to 30!