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Woke up this morning in Northern Ontario to 37*F temperatures. Going in to work for a few hours and then leaving for the weekend for a tour of the Upper Peninsula, MI. Should be good weather today and Saturday but Sunday is looking rainy. Hopefully I can doge the raindrops. With luck I'll be in Escanaba by tonight.
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2017, 07:18:59 AM » |
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I keep fergittin to rekemember how far north some of my Brothers and Sisters live.  I'll try too Not post bout my rides when y'all have that white "stuff"-impediment to safe travel on the ground!  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2017, 08:02:21 AM » |
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Enjoy the ride. I did the Superior loop this summer, I had no idea that part of the country(s) was so nice.
I’m still riding to work everyday, most mornings are below freezing, had a few mornings below -10C(14F)...but no snow yet, so will keep going til there is.
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2017, 08:58:39 AM » |
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Thirty-seven is above freezing. What's the issue?
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2017, 09:11:23 AM » |
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Love the U.P. Met my wife up there and got married up there at her family's cabin on Manistique Lake. No - she is not a Yupper ( not that there is anything wrong with that ) heck she is far worse a dag gone Buckeye.
Hope there is still some color up there, some great roads and almost a place that time forgot.
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2017, 10:32:23 AM » |
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Yup, had to scrape the frost off the seat this morning In Sudbury.
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2017, 12:34:19 PM » |
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Damn, that's cold! Do you Nanucks of the North use heated gear, or do you man up and tough it out?
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« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2017, 01:19:16 PM » |
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Damn, that's cold! Do you Nanucks of the North use heated gear, or do you man up and tough it out?
Never used heated gear. I just don’t want more stuff to have to plug in or charge or whatever. Just invest in quality gloves and gear. When it’s below -10C(14F), I usually put my rain pants on to keep the wind out. It’s all relative. For 4 months of the year, -20 is a nice day. In the spring when it hits melting, we’re all walking around in shorts. We’re tough when I comes to the cold but there’s no way I could survive in he heat of the southern States. And old2soon....the winter ride reports don’t bother us at all. We enjoy them and read them to feel like we’re there doing it with ya. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2017, 01:34:20 PM » |
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Good on ya.
I'm such a cold coward. Its 60 here in the morning and I have a flannel and a vest. When it gets to 30's, Its the plug in jacket liner and an Irvin coat, German Army cold weather pant covers and a thick wool scarf.
(The scarf is from an estate sale. Its Scottish cashmere wool. It was only a dollar, because the lady didn't think anyone in Tucson would buy it.)
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2017, 05:02:05 AM » |
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Well that was an awesome ride and the weather could not have been better. I do have heated gear but didn't need it. I usually end up in snow capped mountains somewhere each year and have found the heated gear very helpful in those situations. I'm still hoping I can get out a little more but my front tire is showing its age so I'll have to keep an eye on it as I wasn't planning on changing it until the bike is put away for the winter.
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2017, 05:08:45 AM » |
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Well that was an awesome ride and the weather could not have been better. I do have heated gear but didn't need it. I usually end up in snow capped mountains somewhere each year and have found the heated gear very helpful in those situations. I'm still hoping I can get out a little more but my front tire is showing its age so I'll have to keep an eye on it as I wasn't planning on changing it until the bike is put away for the winter.
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2017, 11:23:16 AM » |
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Damn, that's cold! Do you Nanucks of the North use heated gear, or do you man up and tough it out?
Never used heated gear. I just don’t want more stuff to have to plug in or charge or whatever. Just invest in quality gloves and gear. When it’s below -10C(14F), I usually put my rain pants on to keep the wind out. It’s all relative. For 4 months of the year, -20 is a nice day. In the spring when it hits melting, we’re all walking around in shorts. We’re tough when I comes to the cold but there’s no way I could survive in he heat of the southern States. And old2soon....the winter ride reports don’t bother us at all. We enjoy them and read them to feel like we’re there doing it with ya. Ya, you Saskabushers are tough alright....so tough that you'll have your brand new Wing with heated grips, heated seat, boot warmer, espresso coffee maker, toaster, etc and a multitude of other plug-in conveniences to keep you cozy  I do agree about the heat...I would much rather gear up for cold or even wet weather riding than head off in 35+ (100 F) ... and Yes, ride reports anytime of the year are always welcomed NorthernRyder...getting a good ride in this time of the year in your neck of the woods is always a bonus...good on you |
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2017, 04:19:04 PM » |
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At least black fly season is over!
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« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2017, 08:35:19 AM » |
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At least black fly season is over!
Amen to the brother! BUT, I got bit by a mosquito TWO SATURDAYs AGO!!!!! Fall has been getting wormer last couple years! Moose hunting in short sleeves is not normal!!! No heated riding gear for me, just northern DNA and decent rain gear. We did 350 miles in 32-40degree weather on sunday, was a great ride. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2017, 09:07:40 AM » |
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I'll admit, I use heated gear when the temperature calls for it. It really helps on highway rides longer than half an hour when the temperature is below 10°C, especially when damp or windy. It's partly about comfort, but more importantly, it's about safety. When my extremities are cold, they don't tend to work as well, and the cold can distract my focus from riding. When my core gets cold (approaching hypothermic), my distraction increases, and my mind doesn't work as well as it should.
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1NorthRyder
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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2017, 09:42:20 AM » |
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I use the heated gear when necessary as I don't like to be off work sick due to my own negligence.
Also as stated the extremities work better when they're not cold.
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