The cold of winter does not stop us from gearing up and riding our motorcycles.  Normally.  We’ve ridden when temperatures dip down into the low 30s, but the line is drawn when temperatures are well below freezing.  When the high temperature is 25 degrees with a wind chill of 7, I don’t need the R Nine T to flash a snowflake at me to tell me it is way too cold to be out on a motorcycle.

            Last week’s ride was cancelled due to illness; I was fighting the flu and losing in the early rounds.  By Sunday the flu had knocked me completely out, and I could only lie in bed and dream of motorcycles.  This week’s ride was cancelled due to winter.  The snow was arriving late enough in the day to allow us to ride, but even with our quality cold weather riding gear, sitting out exposed and generating wind on a day that already feels like single digits would have been stupid.  And one thing one does not want to be when riding a motorcycle is stupid.

            I’ve managed to recover from the flu and can finally get off the NyQuil.  Looking ahead, next Saturday is promising to be in the 30s, so I’m hoping for a chance to ride.  And I’m hoping on Monday Punxsutawney Phil won’t see his shadow, spring will arrive early, I’ll stay healthy, and we won’t have to miss any more rides!