Moderator Cynic Posted November 6, 2012 Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 Its something that i said at work and then wondered what everybody else thinks. Having finally broken and put the winter lining in my jacket i accept its cold. Thing is i would far sooner ride in a dry 0 deg c or less, than 10 degrees and rain. What about you lot?
jimmy Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Yip Rather be cold but dry than warm 'n'wet (although sometimes thats good )
steve 1052cc Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 The car thats what heaters and window wipers are for.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted November 6, 2012 Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 I would lean slightly towards dry 0 degrees. It would be more definite but even with decent gloves and heated grips my fingers ache enough to make my eyes water with pain. Being the only bike in the bike bay is cool though!
Moderator Cynic Posted November 6, 2012 Author Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 Same at my place. 6 weeks ago you couldnt spit in the bike park. There are 2 now.
bippo Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Still so new to biking, but cold and dry is better. I can manage that easily by just layering up - plus I don't have to worry about drying anything out at work! Quite like to pull my Buff over my nose and ride with my visor up at lower speeds, it's quite refreshing!
Sacha Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Still so new to biking, but cold and dry is better. I can manage that easily by just layering up - plus I don't have to worry about drying anything out at work! Quite like to pull my Buff over my nose and ride with my visor up at lower speeds, it's quite refreshing! +1 It's quite exhilarating at 6am and 30F here, but I'd rather be dry.
Moderator mervin Posted November 6, 2012 Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 I find the main problem with riding in wet and warmer conditions is visors and glasses fogging up , i was riding the bike to work back in the summer rain or shine, then one morning had fog and nearly rode into the hedge a couple of times, i went out and spent the money was saving for a Tenere on a fiesta van, good move really, 50/60 mpg and nice and warm,
Noise Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 I would ride in the cold and dry but i don't mind riding in the wet as long as i have good water proff trousers as i HATE having wet legs. I dont know what it is about having wet legs? its just a horrible feeling having your trousers stuck to your gentleman lumps and up ye' arse!
bippo Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 I would ride in the cold and dry but i don't mind riding in the wet as long as i have good water proff trousers as i HATE having wet legs. I dont know what it is about having wet legs? its just a horrible feeling having your trousers stuck to your gentleman lumps and up ye' arse! Ha ha! Trust me, it isn't nice for a lady either... Jumping on a wet bike minus waterproof trousers and finding the water running off the tank and into your crotch isn't the best of feelings...!
MadisonMotorsportUK Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 I much prefer to be wet and warm than dry and cold. There's nothing worse than loosing the feeling in your fingers in sub-zero temperatures. It makes brake and clutch control rather hazardous.
Sacha Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Ha ha! Trust me, it isn't nice for a lady either... Jumping on a wet bike minus waterproof trousers and finding the water running off the tank and into your crotch isn't the best of feelings...! Too true!!
Grouch Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 The rain is dangerous, unpleasant, and very uncomfortable. Give me the cold any time over the rain.
Moderator YamaHead Posted November 6, 2012 Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 Need I say more? .........
neversaydie Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 First cold day around here today, mine was the only bike in the park. I think I'd prefer cold and dry, its a pain getting to work wet and your clothes are still damp when you go home
Moderator Cynic Posted November 6, 2012 Author Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 Need I say more? ......... Ha i love that weather on the bike. The amount of stuck cars i have ridden round. Not to mention the epic traffic jams 2 flakes cause.....
bippo Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Too true!! Glad you can share in my woes Sacha!!
jimmy Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 A great pic in the snow! Heres one lifted from a messageboard a while back. The owner has subsequently passed on, but I'm sure his spirit lives on in this picture
up.yours Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Ha ha! Trust me, it isn't nice for a lady either... Jumping on a wet bike minus waterproof trousers and finding the water running off the tank and into your crotch isn't the best of feelings...! personally i quite like a warm damp crotch , but on the other hand ? i don't like rain .
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