Anyone ride in winter? If you do what extra precautions do you have to take?

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llama

Holy smokes! Don't be telling us, you already have snow in Edmonton Wow! June 19th and asking about winter riding.

All kidding aside. As far as winter riding goes for me. I bundle up to keep warm. Plus I only take the bike out when the roads are dry. The coldest I have set out in was about -8 celcius. Plus I usually do a Tim Horton's tour on winter rides

Enjoy the warm riding, before worrying about the cold weather stuff

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www.redfridays.ca

Heheh, I just like to be on the safe side.

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llama

I won't go out if it's below zero anymore. 2 wheels + ice = the suck.

Edmonton has a decent public transport system. Well worth the price of a buspass... hint hint.

I've seen pics of bikes with studded tires from Alaska... and it's possible to ride year round if you have a sidecar. Just ask Gummi... but over all you're better off parking the beast once ice starts to form.

Oh, and we've (I've) been setting up rides recently for local riders, you're welcome to come to the next one feel free to drop me a line:

jeff.dewald at gmail.com

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Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

dont laugh, I have seen snow July 1st here.....

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2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
CMC 049

Problem with the public transit thing is, I live in Spruce, so i have to get into the city first, and one of the main reasons i'm going with a bike ,which I don't have yet, but i'll take you up on your offer when I do, but the main reasons is they're cheaper than cars, and better fuel milage.

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llama

Trust me, you don't want to be riding in Jan or Feb without a sidecar, and a big set of nuts.

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Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

It was almost cold enough to snow on the Coquihalla Highway this weekend. If it had gone a degree colder, I probably would have been riding in snow instead of rain.

I'm getting some heated gloves for my next biking investment.

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1st motorcycle 2004 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic.

Why would we laugh? We live in Canada. We can expect snow any day of the year.

How's the old saying go... "if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes"

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www.redfridays.ca

Sometimes in late December usually have the bike out again by early March. Might be a few days during the midwinter thaw we get in Ottawa around early Feb. Unfortunately the bike is tucked in at that time and its not worth it to get it ready to ride for only a few days.

Not much to riding in the cold, dress in layers, wear an electric vest, consider purchasing an anti-fog device like a Pinlock shield, watch for ice, watch it in the corners as your tires aren't as sticky when they're cold, ABS and heated grips are handy, stay upright.

Have fun.