I think it may be time to put the bike in winter storage. I was hoping for the indian summer to arrive and extend my season, but the medium term forecast is not looking too good. As an inexperienced rider (riding since end of July), I do not really want to battle the elements as I think this will present too much of a distraction for me. I find I need every bit of concentration I can muster to focus on what is happening around me. A bit sad, but something to look forward to for next year. I also plan to attend the motorcycle show in the spring. I do enjoy visiting this forum and reading about the riding experiences of others, always something to learn.
I think it may be time
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I've got a fairly short commute to work so I hope to push it until the end of November. Last year was my first season and I made it to December, but this year it seems to be getting much colder. If I had a longer commute I'd probably not do it as it's quite cold at 7am, the way home is much more enjoyable and the short distance makes it doable.
Good for you. Good decision there.
It is best to keep your concentration on high when you are still new.
It is not easy to focus on riding alone when it is cold.
I was going to start ranting about how there are still two months left to ride.
Last year was great. I rode up till the middle of December.
But like it was said above, only the experienced riders should be out in these conditions.
Don't forget that traction is waaaaaaay down in these temperatures, until your tires reach any warm temp. Even then, it's dicey.
It is best to keep your concentration on high when you are still new.
It is not easy to focus on riding alone when it is cold.
I was going to start ranting about how there are still two months left to ride.
Last year was great. I rode up till the middle of December.
But like it was said above, only the experienced riders should be out in these conditions.
Don't forget that traction is waaaaaaay down in these temperatures, until your tires reach any warm temp. Even then, it's dicey.
losttourist
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I went riding Saturday it was pretty cool 5 degrees plus really windy, then I got rained on. It made what have been an otherwise boring day a good one. Actually saw quite a few riders out that day. Today was a beauty day for riding. Went up and rode up airport rd to 89, turned around found a trail road, explored it a bit and went home. Lots of riders today, and they all waved ! All in all a great weekend of riding.
Pedagogue
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^ what he said. I think the O.P. is pulling the panic alarm. I don't like to ride below 13C and this afternoon was really nice. Fall riding is fun, ride up north and enjoy the Fall colours. Even for the dude who doesn't like to be cold you've got at least 3 - 4 weeks left!
Just to add. When the temps drop below 10 you're gonna have a hard time building heat in your tires and the cold road is gonna suck out Any heat you have when you slow down a bit so be mindful of that when riding in this weather. That doesn't apply to just turning but Also stopping
skip
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They won't. Not enough to matter at least.
having said that it was a nice ride in today. Had to put a softshell under the jacket.
espro
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Took it out on the 401 at 4C on Sunday to head home from Thanksgiving stuff with the fam, don't have heated gloves/grips, and my new "winter gloves" aren't really doing the trick, so it was a chilly ride but still doable. It does seem to be much colder than it was at this point last year, but I think there will still be plenty of nice days left in the season for the fair weather riders. Something tells me I won't be keeping the bike out until December again this year, though.
