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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Yep - normally call the ride on New Years the Polar Bear ride, but of course that depends on the temp...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I wish I could ride. To much snow
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Hey Tree Man don't know what part of Tennessee you are in but Knoxville HD is having a frosty toes ride New Years Day. I'll ride if it's not raining.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Plan on going on New Years Day ride. Hopefully the weather will improve. It is going to be a high of 33 tomorrow.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rdp58
Hey Tree Man don't know what part of Tennessee you are in but Knoxville HD is having a frosty toes ride New Years Day. I'll ride if it's not raining.
I'll be right there with you if it isn't raining.
Hopefully on my RG, not sure yet.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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got 1 going on, polar bear ride here in st.louis,mo, long range forecast for that day is sunny and 42. if your in the area come on out

http://www.kirkwoodhog.com/eventPolarBear.html
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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I do plan to ride on New Year's Day. Supposed to rain mid-week, but hopefully it will clear up by the weekend.

Got in 200 today and plan to get 2 or 3 tomorrow...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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We have a ride planned, all the NC Southern Cruisers try to meet in Asheboro NC...Usually have a good turnout. Rode about 50-75 miles yersterday was anout 45 degrees...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Polar Bear ride here. Suppose to be 50 and raining,not much of a "polar bear" ride. Who knows here,weather changes way too much. To ALL..Merry Christmas & Have a Happy New Years !!! Be safe out there when ya can and do get out
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Its supposed to be nice here. In the 50's with low chance of rain. I hope so !!!
 
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