Anyone else over this thing called Winter.

**98tls** · 22nd July 2010, 08:03

I am so farkin over it,work 4 days on 4 off and after a couple of beauty days whilst at work decided to drag the old S out of the shed and head somewhere today to recharge both its and my batteries,up at 5.30 and though a tad cold all seemed ok so set about having a good brekkie before departing.Mrs rolls in from work at 6 and has a coffee and heads to the pit i thought i would pop over to the park next door and give the dog a run before leaving,what happens?it starts pissing down and being a soft old prick i flag my riding thoughts away

Are winters getting colder or am i simply getting softer?buggered if i know.Anyway rant over and will go cut some kindling and light the bloody fire i guess.May well head down to the shop buy a bike mag and hit the couch to read of other peoples rides.

**BoristheBiter** · 22nd July 2010, 08:27

Originally Posted by 98tls

I am so farkin over it,work 4 days on 4 off and after a couple of beauty days whilst at work decided to drag the old S out of the shed and head somewhere today to recharge both its and my batteries,up at 5.30 and though a tad cold all seemed ok so set about having a good brekkie before departing.Mrs rolls in from work at 6 and has a coffee and heads to the pit i thought i would pop over to the park next door and give the dog a run before leaving,what happens?it starts pissing down and being a soft old prick i flag my riding thoughts away

Are winters getting colder or am i simply getting softer?buggered if i know.Anyway rant over and will go cut some kindling and light the bloody fire i guess.May well head down to the shop buy a bike mag and hit the couch to read of other peoples rides.

Yes i am over winter now.
No winters aren't getting colder
No your not getting softer
Your just getting older (like the rest of us)

**Genestho** · 22nd July 2010, 08:57

Originally Posted by 98tls

I am so farkin over it,work 4 days on 4 off and after a couple of beauty days whilst at work decided to drag the old S out of the shed and head somewhere today to recharge both its and my batteries,up at 5.30 and though a tad cold all seemed ok so set about having a good brekkie before departing.Mrs rolls in from work at 6 and has a coffee and heads to the pit i thought i would pop over to the park next door and give the dog a run before leaving,what happens?it starts pissing down and being a soft old prick i flag my riding thoughts away

Are winters getting colder or am i simply getting softer?buggered if i know.Anyway rant over and will go cut some kindling and light the bloody fire i guess.May well head down to the shop buy a bike mag and hit the couch to read of other peoples rides.

Sounds like you need a holiday somewhere warm!

**imdying** · 22nd July 2010, 08:58

All good mate, riding is for run, and getting wet and cold generally isn't, so par for the course.

**98tls** · 22nd July 2010, 09:06

Originally Posted by imdying

All good mate, riding is for run, and getting wet and cold generally isn't, so par for the course.

True that but got me thinking,5 years ago the wet and cold wouldnt have bothered me at all,that or the memories gone and i just cant remember that it did.

**98tls** · 22nd July 2010, 09:09

Originally Posted by T.G.W

Sounds like you need a holiday somewhere warm!

Sweet,maybe all the members could chip in a tenner to send myself and bike to sunny California for a riding holiday.

**Love my Bonnie** · 22nd July 2010, 09:10

My bike is my only transport, I guess I am just used to being wet & cold.
I didn't think this winter was that bad.

**98tls** · 22nd July 2010, 09:17

Originally Posted by Love my Bonnie

My bike is my only transport, I guess I am just used to being wet & cold.
I didn't think this winter was that bad.

I remember those days,and good days they were to riding everywhere.Cars have made us soft. (well some of us).

**onearmedbandit** · 22nd July 2010, 10:27

I'm the same, riding is mostly about fun for me now, and riding in wet miserable weather ain't much fun. Although I will add that if I have no choice I do actually still enjoy it. It's just I'm not going to get out of bed ecstatic about going for a ride in the piss-arse weather.

**Str8 Jacket** · 22nd July 2010, 10:32

I dont have a choice as no car licence. TBH the weather hasn't been as cold as it has been in previous years. Riding in the rain is good for confidence building IMO!

**onearmedbandit** · 22nd July 2010, 10:38

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Riding in the rain is good for confidence building IMO!

While I agree with you there you do have to be careful that those little slides etc in winter don't knock your confidence for when the roads are dry again. I had never considered this before as I don't mind the bike slipping and sliding under me, but I read about it the other day and it does kind of make sense. It's all about riding smarter, regardless of the conditions.

**Gremlin** · 22nd July 2010, 18:16

If anything, its all the idiots crawling down the motorway holding everyone up that irritates me the most. They also seem to refuse to move into a gap in the middle lane so I can carry on

Not too fussed with weather, but yes, its more enjoyable in the dry

**98tls** · 22nd July 2010, 18:24

Originally Posted by Gremlin

If anything, its all the idiots crawling down the motorway holding everyone up that irritates me the most. They also seem to refuse to move into a gap in the middle lane so I can carry on

Not too fussed with weather, but yes, its more enjoyable in the dry

Whats this "motorway" thing you speak of?

**yachtie10** · 22nd July 2010, 18:52

winter is not a problem here in thailand
in fact just bought a fan to help cool me while I read my book on the balcony
when it goes over 30 it gets a bit hot
(carted a pedestal fan on my bike in the asian tradition too)

**98tls** · 22nd July 2010, 19:01

Originally Posted by yachtie10

winter is not a problem here in thailand
in fact just bought a fan to help cool me while I read my book on the balcony
when it goes over 30 it gets a bit hot
(carted a pedestal fan on my bike in the asian tradition too)

A millon scooters per square inch,sounds like a right riot.

Dont mind me i am just jealous ya bastage.