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Post by kickstart on Nov 7, 2023 19:31:02 GMT
Though I’m still riding my bikes I only use them when the weather is half decent and let’s be honest there’s not been a lot of dry days recently , very close to home there were a lot of flooded homes and businesses here due to the 2 local rivers i.e. River Hipper and River Rother I consider myself very lucky , I think if I didn’t get the chance to ride my bike a little I’d go insane , I’m already planning a run for Derbyshire next spring and I can’t wait , stay safe 👍
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Post by ian on Nov 7, 2023 20:02:52 GMT
I know what you mean Paul, the weather's been pretty rubbish over here, but we have been lucky over here the last few days which have been fairly dry - even had a bit of sunshine today & rode up to Peel Breakwater Kiosk for lunch. Best of all, I went on my Superdream - first time for ages after having to make do with the VanVan following surgery. Just want winter to be over now  |
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Post by BritPete on Nov 8, 2023 6:25:29 GMT
Similar this end of the country, pi55ing down again this morning but managed yesterday in a break in the weather to meet up with DFS for breakfast in the Super Sausage  |
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Post by kickstart on Nov 8, 2023 20:42:21 GMT
It’s great that some of us are getting out on their bikes I’m hoping to have an hour or so out this Saturday 🤞
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Post by ian on Nov 9, 2023 19:24:42 GMT
Ditto, Saturday's supposed to be ok over here too.
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Post by duffer on Nov 9, 2023 20:51:46 GMT
Been doing a spot of maintenance on my cx. It will soon be ready to test. It may be cold, but I can't wait. Be nice to make at least one of the spring runs on a bike.
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Post by terryc on Nov 25, 2023 19:01:12 GMT
It's been a couple of weeks since I last got out, quick run over to Holmfirth and back it put some charge in the battery and blew away my cobwebs too .No idea when I'll get out again as I don't like the cold (don't like it hot either ) but there you go  |
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Post by kickstart on Nov 25, 2023 20:25:25 GMT
It's been a couple of weeks since I last got out, quick run over to Holmfirth and back it put some charge in the battery and blew away my cobwebs too .No idea when I'll get out again as I don't like the cold (don't like it hot either ) but there you go I’m getting a bit fed up not riding my bike at present though I managed a short trip to the shops this morning and I’ve hopefully sorted the charging issue due to a disconnected wire and Britpete kindly posted out some connectors free so all’s good , I too don’t like riding my bike in the cold , roll on spring |
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Post by ian on Nov 25, 2023 20:33:52 GMT
We had a ride up to Peel today. Cold, but at least the roads were dry. The views were fantastic, if a little frustrating the Isle of Man was sat under thick cloud, while we could see Northern Ireland, Scotland & Cumbrian hills. all sat under if not blue skies, at least very thin cloud . |
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Post by samc on Nov 25, 2023 21:18:17 GMT
It was indeed nice and bright today in NI but cold no less, unfortunately just enough time to start the old girl up , no time to ride, busy with farming jobs! 🙄
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Post by kickstart on Nov 30, 2023 21:33:48 GMT
A few years back I was riding the 15 miles to work and back on cold days like today but not anymore my old bones don’t fare well in the cold, anyone been on their bikes during this cold spell ??
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Post by BritPete on Dec 1, 2023 8:54:58 GMT
A few years back I was riding the 15 miles to work and back on cold days like today but not anymore my old bones don’t fare well in the cold, anyone been on their bikes during this cold spell ?? No bacon this week with CTB and DFS |
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Post by kickstart on Dec 1, 2023 19:26:14 GMT
A few years back I was riding the 15 miles to work and back on cold days like today but not anymore my old bones don’t fare well in the cold, anyone been on their bikes during this cold spell ?? No bacon this week with CTB and DFS Crikey it must be cold , hopefully you’ll be back out there soon , keep warm and safe 👍 |
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Post by ian on Dec 1, 2023 19:59:29 GMT
A few years back I was riding the 15 miles to work and back on cold days like today but not anymore my old bones don’t fare well in the cold, anyone been on their bikes during this cold spell ?? Yep, used to use my bike to get to work every day through November & December, 15 miles, but a 5 mile trip to the shops today felt much colder - mind you, I'm 10 years older now so that might have something to do with it  |
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Post by bazzer on Dec 1, 2023 21:24:56 GMT
Yea, winter riding not fun any more. My list of previous bikes is due to me riding to work for 25 years. The Mersey tunnel is free for bikes and easier in the traffic so always rode. The Triumph was killed by the salt, the Harley made of cheese and fell apart. The KLR no grip. If I ride in the cold now, I have to sit down to have a pee whenever I stop.
The odd day out ok but not very often anymore. One thing I will say, a Keis heated Jacket is one of the best things I ever bought. Maybe not for our SDs but for commuting in the cold, an investment worth making. 😀.
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