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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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Several of us rode for 5 hours today. My mind wandered a couple times thinking about those stuck at home unable to ride because of the weather. Of course I couldn't tell them that. hahaha I must have seen at least 50 bikers out. May God grant you an early spring.
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:13 AM
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Sounds like you had a good time, I had to work this past w/e had a shut down at the plant so was not able to get out there, I think my bike is still sulking, Looking forward to a nice ride this week end,
 
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Sure, make me sad........another 6" of snow yesterday so it'll be awhile before the bike gets out of the garage. At least you had a good ride and thought of the rest of us.
 
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Originally Posted by Juno
Several of us rode for 5 hours today. My mind wandered a couple times thinking about those stuck at home unable to ride because of the weather. Of course I couldn't tell them that. hahaha I must have seen at least 50 bikers out. May God grant you an early spring.

I feel bad for those who are stuck inside, because of Ice, Snow, or Rain..... but if they're home waiting for "ideal riding weather' no way.... I rode all week end... temps bounced between 40-60 all week end.... and I wasn't alone on the road....., but I rode past many garages, with a parked bike within....
 
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I feel bad for those who are getting hit. We are far enough south that we didn't even see the storms which hit Washington State last week.

Here's our weather forecast for the week. I've been riding almost every afternoon.


 
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First it was the snow, then the rain, then the floods. We have some good weather coming finally this week. Not quite as warm as JBakers but pretty close. Yup, will be on the bike. Yeeehaaaaaaa!
 
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went for a short scoot this w/e despite the weather...had to get out couldn't wait any longer
 
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Well at least put on a couple of extra miles for us people that are up to our knees in snow.
 
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High today is 64 and sunny. Weather should be going down hill toward the weekend when I am off again. Figures.I will be on the bike in about two more hours.
 
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Originally Posted by skootchnc
I feel bad for those who are stuck inside, because of Ice, Snow, or Rain..... but if they're home waiting for "ideal riding weather' no way.... I rode all week end... temps bounced between 40-60 all week end.... and I wasn't alone on the road....., but I rode past many garages, with a parked bike within....

Was not the temp that kept me inside this weekend was the 2 1/2 inches of snow on the ground.
 



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