Sado-Masochists
Posted 11-25-2008 at 06:53 PM by ted_garlock
WTF is wrong with all you "winter riders?" Do you really enjoy freezing your balls off? Is Gas that expensive? Can you really only afford one vehicle? I don't get it! I can kind of understand using the bike for commuting when it's just barely inclimate, but freezing? Why? It's just commuting - not anything special. And if you're out trying to rail in sub-freezing temps, you're retarded. No question.
So, Why? Why ride when it's freezing outside?
So, Why? Why ride when it's freezing outside?
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Cuz its better than not riding at all.Posted 11-25-2008 at 08:40 PM by shanks8318
- I agree with Ted. If it's frosty or raining, I cage it.Posted 11-25-2008 at 10:31 PM by jdpesz
- In my case, I have no choice. I can't afford a car whatsoever.
And the bus takes 3.5 times longer than my 10-20minute ride depending on traffic.
I never ride for pleasure in horrible weather, but I do commute in it.
Posted 11-26-2008 at 11:55 AM by Erich - I work at a cycle shop. I get tired of people whining about how you cant ride these things all year long. I only missed 3 days last year. If we are open, chances are my bike is out front, or being serviced cuz the miles I racked up.
Gear up, fill up, Go Ride.Posted 11-26-2008 at 05:11 PM by cityxslicker - WTF is wrong with all you "riders?" Do you really enjoy being so unsafe? Is Gas that expensive? Can you really not afford a big safe car? I don't get it! I can kind of understand using the bike for bike shows, or if you professionally race, but street riding? Why? It's just riding - not anything special. And if you're out trying to rail, you're retarded. No question.
So, Why?
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I don't ride in snow or ice, but November has been surprisingly nice. I even wore my non-winter jacket to Tacoma and back last night. For whatever your idea of "reasonable" is, there's others that are more crazy than you are, and many more that think *you're* the loon for riding at all.Posted 11-27-2008 at 06:25 PM by silverfoxc - And yes I can only afford one vehicle as I am a broke ass college student. Plus, riding rain makes you better rider.Posted 11-28-2008 at 03:10 AM by shanks8318
- Any day looking over the handlebars beats any day looking through the windshield of my truck... raining or not. I really don't remember any time ever that I got home grinning ear to ear after driving my truck. Now, if you ask me the same about my bike... Boy, I've got some stories to tell. Wouldn't trade it for the world!Posted 11-28-2008 at 08:29 AM by Gamuru
- I can kind of understand riding in the rain, I do it in the summer. But, here on the Eastside it's below 45* from Nov 1st until March 1st - and that's high temps I'm talking about. It's freezing in the morning/eve.
Is it just that there are an overwhelming number of motorcyclists only here? I mean, I love my bike, but I've also got a fun car to drive if it's less than nice. Does everyone drive Malibu's, or other trucks?Posted 11-28-2008 at 09:54 AM by ted_garlock - Riding is a compulsion for me. It's an addiction. As I'm writing this, I'm waiting for my laundry and checking pass reports. It is cold and wet here in Yakima, But I feel the need to get a ride in while it's still rideable weather. Good gear goes a long way to making the weather bearable, and I take pride in the riding being a part of my life, rather than a simple hobby to be dabbled in when the weather is nice enough.
Also, my car is running like crap, and I'm too broke to fix it up.
Posted 12-01-2008 at 11:37 AM by Driftertank - Not retarded and I have my SUV. I ride as long as it's above freezing (no I dont push it when its wet). So, why ride when it's cold outside? My giant swinging balls deflect the wind. Thats why.
Posted 12-01-2008 at 09:39 PM by Devil_Doc
