Who's riding this Fall/Winter? - Page 4

Grantizzle · 10-29-2012, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Deacon71

I rode Bald Peak today, there were some slippery spots, but still fun. I would ride in the rain, but can't afford the gear right now.

if you think gear is expensive, you should see how much it costs to pay a nurse to scrub gravel out of your skin.

Mitch F · 10-29-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

if you think gear is expensive, you should see how much it costs to pay a nurse to scrub gravel out of your skin.

Pretty sure he meant waterproof gear vs. non...

Deacon71 · 10-29-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

if you think gear is expensive, you should see how much it costs to pay a nurse to scrub gravel out of your skin.

Meant Rain gear, I always wear protective gear.

Originally Posted by Mitch F

Pretty sure he meant waterproof gear vs. non...

Exactly.

Worldtraveller · 10-30-2012, 09:07 AM

Does commuting by bicycle count? I'm still riding in (almost) every day.

http://www.mapmyride.com/workouts/?

I'm getting a bigger trunk soon, for my bulkier winter gear, and I'm putting fairing on soon too...probably be my xmas present. :D I might try a full sock (enclosed on the sides) if I can find some good water resistant material that's not too heavy.

This is my commuter.

Texasl · 10-30-2012, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

Does commuting by bicycle count? I'm still riding in (almost) every day.

http://www.mapmyride.com/workouts/?

I'm getting a bigger trunk soon, for my bulkier winter gear, and I'm putting fairing on soon too...probably be my xmas present. :D I might try a full sock (enclosed on the sides) if I can find some good water resistant material that's not too heavy.

This is my commuter.

I guess so, if you've got one of these.

staffordworks · 10-30-2012, 09:30 AM

I plan on being a rounder, ride to work every day, about 40 miles round trip, so far my left ankle is all that showed up soaked on the ride in today, think i need some more goretex...

cletus · 10-30-2012, 11:10 AM

This will be my fourth year in a row riding all year. Riding this time of year isn't nearly as much fun as in the summer - its still fun, especially when its windy - but getting to bypass all of the traffic by taking the HOV lanes is priceless.

Lone Rider · 10-30-2012, 11:24 AM

LOL, just got back from Dutch Harbor. It was 60 and sunny. The rain pounding on the roof woke Me up...,but yea I'll be riding. My gal put the 14 on the charger as soon as I had a flight reservation....,she knows my needs.

Chilli · 10-30-2012, 11:37 AM

Last weekend...

And the weekend before...

Although I have missed a few days commuting over the last few weeks, I try to ride most days downtown to work.

Juilin · 10-30-2012, 03:36 PM

Raining so hard even the cars are shy.

Furious Coder · 10-30-2012, 07:33 PM

I commute in on my Moto Guzzi every day.

Tdawg · 10-30-2012, 09:18 PM

fairly new "waterproof" gloves had a little leakage. Sprayed waterproofing on the seams...failed on today's commute.

real waterproof glove suggestions welcome!

Back to the old 1st gear beaters since the new 1st gear pair failed and won't be dry in the morn

ZXWUT? · 10-30-2012, 09:23 PM

I don't believe there is such a thing.

Chrishil54 · 10-30-2012, 09:34 PM

Rode today but maybe not tomorrow if my gear isn't dried out by then. :(

Juilin · 10-31-2012, 01:21 AM

, though I must say, the tour master transition 3 can ABSORB an impressive amount of water. I was getting dumped on for 45 min straight and came out relatively dry.

seattleman · 10-31-2012, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Tdawg

fairly new "waterproof" gloves had a little leakage. Sprayed waterproofing on the seams...failed on today's commute.

real waterproof glove suggestions welcome!

Back to the old 1st gear beaters since the new 1st gear pair failed and won't be dry in the morn

The only pair that I ever saw work were rubberized gloves from a Hardware Store. I may get a pair myself soon if these new biker gloves don't work out.

Worldtraveller · 10-31-2012, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Tdawg

fairly new "waterproof" gloves had a little leakage. Sprayed waterproofing on the seams...failed on today's commute.

real waterproof glove suggestions welcome!

Back to the old 1st gear beaters since the new 1st gear pair failed and won't be dry in the morn

My Olympia Leather cold weather gloves (they aren't too hot unless it gets about 80) have stayed waterproof in some torrential downpours. Just make sure to put some waterproofing on them every year or so.

Juilin · 10-31-2012, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

My Olympia Leather cold weather gloves (they aren't too hot unless it gets about 80) have stayed waterproof in some torrential downpours. Just make sure to put some waterproofing on them every year or so.

I have the same gloves (the leather Gortex variety), and am kind of so-so on them. They're more waterproof than most, but that's only the gortex liner. After the last few 45 min or so downpours I've been through, the leather stays soaked for days without the heater/hair dryer treatment. Mine are already starting to show wear on the the left hand.

For the record, I'm right handed and take them off before...yep.

Reckincrue · 10-31-2012, 08:16 AM

Always ride unless there is snow.

I dont bother taking pics.

Lone Rider · 10-31-2012, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

I don't believe there is such a thing.

I havent found any...,
My ancient Gerbings seem to be better than most...,Was going to try the 1st Gear gloves designed for heated grips (getting away from the Gerbings power cord ) but the Gerbings still work so and it sounds like maybe the 1st Gear gloves arent perfect?

These work great on fish boats in Alaska...,totally waterproof and good to -15 !!


10-30-2012, 09:07 AM	#64
Worldtraveller Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2012 From: Everett, WA I Ride: Wearing ears.	Does commuting by bicycle count? I'm still riding in (almost) every day. http://www.mapmyride.com/workouts/? I'm getting a bigger trunk soon, for my bulkier winter gear, and I'm putting fairing on soon too...probably be my xmas present. :D I might try a full sock (enclosed on the sides) if I can find some good water resistant material that's not too heavy. This is my commuter. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 09:30 AM	#66
staffordworks Permit Joined: Sep 2012 From: Bainbridge Island, Wa I Ride: 1995 BMW K75	I plan on being a rounder, ride to work every day, about 40 miles round trip, so far my left ankle is all that showed up soaked on the ride in today, think i need some more goretex... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 11:10 AM	#67
cletus Shredder Joined: May 2009 From: sammamish, wa I Ride: 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600; 2007 Yamaha FZ1 (the Mrs.'s bike)	This will be my fourth year in a row riding all year. Riding this time of year isn't nearly as much fun as in the summer - its still fun, especially when its windy - but getting to bypass all of the traffic by taking the HOV lanes is priceless. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 11:24 AM	#68
Lone Rider Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2009 From: Pennisula backroads Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: A ZX14 in the rain...., OMG!!	LOL, just got back from Dutch Harbor. It was 60 and sunny. The rain pounding on the roof woke Me up...,but yea I'll be riding. My gal put the 14 on the charger as soon as I had a flight reservation....,she knows my needs. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 11:37 AM	#69
Chilli Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 From: Portland, Or I Ride: R1150GS, WR250R, KLR650	Last weekend... And the weekend before... Although I have missed a few days commuting over the last few weeks, I try to ride most days downtown to work. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 03:36 PM	#70
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	Raining so hard even the cars are shy. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 07:33 PM	#71
Furious Coder Peg Dragger Joined: Apr 2010 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675	I commute in on my Moto Guzzi every day. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 09:18 PM	#72
Tdawg Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2006 From: Here.wa.us I Ride: a couple	fairly new "waterproof" gloves had a little leakage. Sprayed waterproofing on the seams...failed on today's commute. real waterproof glove suggestions welcome! Back to the old 1st gear beaters since the new 1st gear pair failed and won't be dry in the morn __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 09:23 PM	#73
ZXWUT? Novice Racer Joined: Sep 2007 From: Bremerton, WA I Ride: 05 625 SMC	I don't believe there is such a thing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2012, 09:34 PM	#74
Chrishil54 Chicken Strips Joined: Jul 2009 From: Kirkland, Washington Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom	Rode today but maybe not tomorrow if my gear isn't dried out by then. :( __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-31-2012, 01:21 AM	#75
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	, though I must say, the tour master transition 3 can ABSORB an impressive amount of water. I was getting dumped on for 45 min straight and came out relatively dry. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-31-2012, 08:16 AM	#79
Reckincrue Licensed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Selah, WA I Ride: 2008 Ninja ZX14, 1977 Harley Superglide, Pro Street Chopper, 2006 Yamaha YZF R1	Always ride unless there is snow. I dont bother taking pics. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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