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Old 12-22-2013 | 08:28 AM
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Well going to have to agitate a few of you Yankees. I know it cold up there, but here in Houston 65 and sunny. Going to be a good riding day through the national forest. Y'all have fun with those snowballs.
Merry Christmas !!!
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:00 AM
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I ride in all temps as long as the roads are clear of salt, snow and ice. You're warm weather doesn't bother me. So you won't ruffle my feathers. I probably ride in weather you wouldn't.

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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:04 AM
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Any assclown can ride when it's 60+ and clear outside. It requires a special kind of person (or a special kind of crazy/desperate) to ride when it's close to freezing and overcast just like I do most winter mornings on my way to work.
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:14 AM
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Wonder what you will be doing in the 110+ temps and humidity this summer? Probably sitting inside...
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:35 AM
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Wonder what you will be doing in the 110+ temps and humidity this summer? Probably sitting inside...

I am going to be drinking cold beer when I get in from riding, or maybe one or two during the ride.
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:46 AM
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That's no fair! This was my first season with a bike and I rode this year until it hit the freezing mark (going to need heated gloves next year). I cant say that im not jealous of you guys that can ride year round comfortably.
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:50 AM
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Well, i am not in Houston but a little north in Dallas. High today of 43 and I will be riding.

As for those that question the weather I ride in, I have ridden in temps as low as 19 and as hi as 112 and will continue to do so. This year we did our angel tree run it was 24 and sleeting. At least the ground was warm enough to keep it from freezing until we were done.
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 10:10 AM
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20s...never
30s...only if I have to go somewhere
40s...sure, just wear more clothes
50s...the best riding weather
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 10:33 AM
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Rode over 100 miles yesterday in 10 degree weather! My "Classic" I ride now is a Polaris. The trails were great, especially in December. Bonus riding time. I need to ride some thing. I just don't know if I could do Christmas with out snow on the ground.
 
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Old 12-22-2013 | 10:37 AM
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I put 130 miles on my sled this morning. So yes, it is a good riding day.
 


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