Tag Archive for cold weather riding

Over the hills and thru the woods on a 76 horsepower sleigh…

Holiday Ride 2011

Well, it’s not the type of sleigh you envision when you think of the classic Christmas poem, but this year I headed to the family holidays on the 1993 Yamaha FZR 600.  Lately, I haven’t been messing with the GoPro Hero camera too much, but decided this might be the right time to find some good mounting spots on the FZR… » Read more..

Ready for cold weather riding?

Like clockwork, the calendar struck October 1st, and the weather became cold.  Yesterday was the first day I had to wear my winter leather, instead of the summer mesh jacket, and even with that – I realized that I should have had a sweater on.  Incredible how the temperature changed on a dime.  The last day of September was a balmy, 73% humidity, and temps in the 80′s.  Next day…winter! » Read more..