Specs Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 Why is it that every time I consider getting on the bike the forecast is shit, or it forecasts rain and when I'm doing something else there's dry weather all day? Time was that I used to go out in all weathers but truth be told I have now become a fair weather rider. The strange thing is that I don't really mind a lot if I'm on a tour or similar. No choice then I suppose. Do my fellow geriatrics also find that their riding habits are more weather dependant than they used to be? Moving to Spain is not an option! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 15:43, Specs said: Why is it that every time I consider getting on the bike the forecast is shit, or it forecasts rain and when I'm doing something else there's dry weather all day? Time was that I used to go out in all weathers but truth be told I have now become a fair weather rider. The strange thing is that I don't really mind a lot if I'm on a tour or similar. No choice then I suppose. Do my fellow geriatrics also find that their riding habits are more weather dependant than they used to be? Moving to Spain is not an option! Expand I check the long range weather forecast, iam looking at May at the moment....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 15:43, Specs said: Do my fellow geriatrics also find that their riding habits are more weather dependant than they used to be? Expand No change here! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 15:55, XTreme said: No change here! Expand Apparently, you’ve always been a fucking lightweight 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 16:33, Skippy said: Apparently, you’ve always been a fucking lightweight Expand Had to use a bike to go to work for most of the 70's...... I've had more than enough of that shit. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 Just get out on the bike, why be a fair weather rider 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 If (when I ride ) I get caught in the rain when out, that's ok by me, but I won't set off in the rain if I am going out on a ride for the fun of it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 I think i'm getting the same way. I don't mind getting soaked from the ground up but i'm not a fan of getting soaked from the sky down anymore 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 I was out yesterday, it was cold but that doesn't bother me. Don't mind the rain if I'm already out, but don't like to go out in it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 16:42, busabeast said: Just get out on the bike Expand 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 17:59, Sir Fallsalot said: I think i'm getting the same way. I don't mind getting soaked from the ground up but i'm not a fan of getting soaked from the sky down anymore Expand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 19:08, Renegade said: I was out yesterday, it was cold but that doesn't bother me. Don't mind the rain if I'm already out, but don't like to go out in it. Expand That's the way I look at it, went out on Sunday in the Sunshine and got rained oni all good. Now if it was pissing down I am not sure I would have got out the door. Not for a joy ride anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 I could have gone out on fucking Saturday morning but.... the Mrs took skye to one of her friend's and the garage key is on her set.... only had 1 key for garage though that's sorted now and I have a garage key on my keys too now. Legend has it she's taking skye out again thus Saturday so...... if she does I'll be out for a ride 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 I don't ride in the rain as much as I used to . I'll still go for a trail ride in the rain but I'm not overly keen riding on roads in it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 16:42, busabeast said: Just get out on the bike, why be a fair weather rider Expand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 20:27, busabeast said: I could have gone out on fucking Saturday morning but.... the Mrs took skye to one of her friend's and the garage key is on her set.... only had 1 key for garage though that's sorted now and I have a garage key on my keys too now. Legend has it she's taking skye out again thus Saturday so...... if she does I'll be out for a ride Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 20:27, busabeast said: I could have gone out on fucking Saturday morning but.... the Mrs took skye to one of her friend's and the garage key is on her set... Expand And we have a new excuse! They just keep getting better! Tune in next week because we might have a meteor shower hitting the garage, or shapeshifting aliens stealing the plug caps off the Busa! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 22:43, XTreme said: And we have a new excuse! They just keep getting better! Tune in next week because we might have a meteor shower hitting the garage, or shapeshifting aliens stealing the plug caps off the Busa! Expand Or someone has hidden the step stool so the little fat cunt can’t get on the bike. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 On 04/03/2024 at 22:49, Buckster said: Or someone has hidden the step stool so the little fat cunt can’t get on the bike. Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 Riding in the liquid sunshine is child's play.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzak Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 And here I am all woaded up doing a rain dance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 I don’t go out if it’s wet, or for that matter when there is a ton of salt on the roads. Really aggravates me having them caked in salt which then either causes instant rust or turns the garage floor into a dank mess. However well you think you have washed it all off inevitably you’ve missed a bit, or a lot. Round here the grit truck is out seemingly within 20 mins of the last rainfall, even if it’s not forecast to go below 5 degrees for the next few days. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 On 05/03/2024 at 14:00, Nute said: I don’t go out if it’s wet, or for that matter when there is a ton of salt on the roads. Really aggravates me having them caked in salt which then either causes instant rust or turns the garage floor into a dank mess. However well you think you have washed it all off inevitably you’ve missed a bit, or a lot. Round here the grit truck is out seemingly within 20 mins of the last rainfall, even if it’s not forecast to go below 5 degrees for the next few days. Expand No salt over here.....thank god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 Salt! the main road near us is permanently grey with salt, if I go out on the scoot/car after it has rained it would be like riding through a acid bath. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 On 05/03/2024 at 14:00, Nute said: I don’t go out if it’s wet, or for that matter when there is a ton of salt on the roads. Really aggravates me having them caked in salt which then either causes instant rust or turns the garage floor into a dank mess. However well you think you have washed it all off inevitably you’ve missed a bit, or a lot. Round here the grit truck is out seemingly within 20 mins of the last rainfall, even if it’s not forecast to go below 5 degrees for the next few days. Expand Where are you in UK @Nute ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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