Winter touring, what do people think?

[idb]

Listen to your mum...put a jacket on!

[scumdog]

Keep warm, watch out for ice, that's the big issues for me.

And low sun.

Don't forget the low sun. (assuming it's out...)

[scumdog]

I just love to hear Northlanders talk about riding in "Winter" ....

I doubt if many from Whangarei will see tree's looking like this in the north ...

And that folks is why I don't ride as much during the winters...

[FJRider]

And that folks is why I don't ride as much during the winters...

On days like that shown in the photo ... I don't either ...

But there are a few winter days well suitable ... for a cruise.

[Gremlin]

And low sun.

Don't forget the low sun. (assuming it's out...)

You get that in summer too. I know, a relevation, but you do. Just happens later in the day...

[YellowDog]

So it would seem that lots of riders round here park up their bikes for the winter, I'm thinking of getting out for a few days. What do people think if winter touring? any experiences to share? Thoughts on the subject?

So longs as it stayss dry, I prefer the cooler air temperatures for touring

[Maha]

You get that in summer too. I know, a relevation, but you do. Just happens later in the day...

You mean, when its setting?....
As others have said, with the right gear its fine. Nothing worse than riding in wet gear...hang on, yes there is, trying to put wet gear on!
Only once have I had to empty water from my boots due the amount of rain we had been riding in.
Leathers tucked into the boots is no longer an issue.

[scumdog]

You get that in summer too. I know, a relevation, but you do. Just happens later in the day...

At least in summer there's a longer gap betwixt sunrise & sunset - and (this was what I was alluding to) it gets a whole lot higher.

Some hilly area around here are notorious for 'sun-strike' risk for all but four hours or so in winter

[CRM]

I just love to hear Northlanders talk about riding in "Winter" ....

I doubt if many from Whangarei will see tree's looking like this in the north ...

Don't believe the hype about the Winterless North - we actually had three frosts last week and had to light our fire

Anyway I'm thinking about doing the South Island in August - should I bring some gloves do you think?

[GTRMAN]

Don't believe the hype about the Winterless North - we actually had three frosts last week and had to light our fire

Anyway I'm thinking about doing the South Island in August - should I bring some gloves do you think?

Maybe just come light summer ones



And this......

http://www.kiwidisposals.co.nz/overa...-coverall-used

[banditrider]

Hopefully it won't be this bad in 2 weeks on our BRR ride starting in National Park...

[FJRider]

Don't believe the hype about the Winterless North - we actually had three frosts last week and had to light our fire

Anyway I'm thinking about doing the South Island in August - should I bring some gloves do you think?

Naaaah ... Mid day temperature should be above zero by then.

On the day of that photo ... the day's high temp' was minus 4 C

[GTRMAN]

Naaaah ... Mid day temperature should be above zero by then.

On the day of that photo ... the day's high temp' was minus 4 C

On the upside, a least your icecream won't melt in your tank bag