Had to ride today

[bowlesj]

I had to ride over to Greensboro today to pick up, of all things, a replacement hydraulic valve solenoid coil we found shorted at the plant this weekend. Saw one bike all the 220 miles there and back. Of course it was an LT Eastbound on I-40 just west of Greensboro.

Anyone here? Looked like an '05 or newer, dark graphite or black.

Not very cold, 37-46, very clear skies, I didn't even have my normal cold weather gear, just no one riding. So sad.

[jzeiler]

Not me John, but I did ride to work today and saw only one other bike. 28 on the way in and 48 on the way home.

[shadowofshoe]

Hey John!!

Not unless you saw me in C-Town........the ice finally melted away and it was a good couple hour ride in the mid 30's........LT's and cold are a perfect combo!!!!!!
Mike

[hschisler]

Right model year, right color, but it sure wasn't me: ice on the concrete apron outside the garage is keeping the LT parked inside.

[bowlesj]

Right model year, right color, but it sure wasn't me: ice on the concrete apron outside the garage is keeping the LT parked inside.

You sure? It sure looked like you:)

[bowlesj]

Hey John!!

Not unless you saw me in C-Town........the ice finally melted away and it was a good couple hour ride in the mid 30's........LT's and cold are a perfect combo!!!!!!
Mike

No sorry, Mike it was down here. Glad you got some decent riding in.

Now here's a funny story.

We got 4 inches of snow yesterday. I had all kinds of people off at the plant due to inability to drive in the snow:rolleyes: So, about 11:00AM I had to go to the post office to pick up a package which is right across the street from my house. By then it was basically drizzling with 34F temps. I saw my bike sitting there and thought, what the hell, I'll show em. So I rode it back to work in the slush (there was a lot of clear pavement with just dampness). Up till that point 50% of second shift wasn't coming in to work. When the word got out that I rode the bike, it became a perfect attendance night.

That'll make a good story for a while. With more snow forecasted tomorrow you can bet they'll all be there. Lead by example - that's my motto:)

[sonnata]

No sorry, Mike it was down here. Glad you got some decent riding in.

Now here's a funny story.

We got 4 inches of snow yesterday. I had all kinds of people off at the plant due to inability to drive in the snow:rolleyes: So, about 11:00AM I had to go to the post office to pick up a package which is right across the street from my house. By then it was basically drizzling with 34F temps. I saw my bike sitting there and thought, what the hell, I'll show em. So I rode it back to work in the slush (there was a lot of clear pavement with just dampness). Up till that point 50% of second shift wasn't coming in to work. When the word got out that I rode the bike, it became a perfect attendance night.

That'll make a good story for a while. With more snow forecasted tomorrow you can bet they'll all be there. Lead by example - that's my motto:)

People wouldn't drive in 4 inches of snow? You're pullin' my tit. Do cars not have all weather tires down there? Good for you for riding the bike back to work, John. I love it! I'll bet they looked at you like you were nuts.

I'd kill for some 34 degree weather & slush. Haven't ridden since Dec 1st & I'm getting really antsy. Soon as the ice melts off of my driveway, I'm gone, but given our weekend forecast, that won't be anytime soon.

[bowlesj]

People wouldn't drive in 4 inches of snow? You're pullin' my tit. Do cars not have all weather tires down there? Good for you for riding the bike back to work, John. I love it! I'll bet they looked at you like you were nuts.

I'd kill for some 34 degree weather & slush. Haven't ridden since Dec 1st & I'm getting really antsy. Soon as the ice melts off of my driveway, I'm gone, but given our weekend forecast, that won't be anytime soon.

Well Kevin, in their defense, the streets aren't cleared here like in the the Twin Cities, where our company is based and I moved down here from. Plus we are in the foothills area which is a bit hilly. When I tell them I can drive in it fine they just blow that off that I'm used to it. So the bike does help a bit, once the roads are a little clearer than at 6:00 AM of course.

Get warm soon.

[sonnata]

Well Kevin, in their defense, the streets aren't cleared here like in the the Twin Cities, where our company is based and I moved down here from. Plus we are in the foothills area which is a bit hilly. When I tell them I can drive in it fine they just blow that off that I'm used to it. So the bike does help a bit, once the roads are a little clearer than at 6:00 AM of course.

Get warm soon.
Hills do make a difference, so I can certainly understand. I live in Plymouth, which is pretty much flat. Tires make a huge difference too. I bought a new Toyota Matrix a couple of years ago & the first time it snowed I barely got out of my driveway, which only has about a 1 degree grade. It had the worst tires for snow I've ever had on a new car. Promptly got some proper snow tires for it.

I just came in from checking the driveway. There's a couple of strips of bare pavement. I think if I get a running start out of the garage I can do a 90 deg. turn in the neighbor's driveway & make it up to the entrance of the street for a ride. Temp this morning was -15 & I'm anxious to try out my new Gerbings stuff in actual cold weather.

Hope you get some great riding in this weekend. This is about the only time of year I wish I lived farther south. :)