How cold is too cold? Poll, sorta. - Page 2

**cheesy** · 12-03-2017, 08:49 AM

50? That's mid May up here. And it was probably snowing in the morning.

culcune · 12-03-2017, 11:51 AM

We moved out of Chicago in August of 1979, the same year of the blizzard (that helped push us out). When we talk about it nowadays, and especially with friends (in sunny So. California), my mom insists there was snow on the ground until early June, LOL

Sharpy · 12-03-2017, 01:01 PM

As long as it's dry it's a good day to fly...

With the right gear that is.

**cheesy** · 12-03-2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

We moved out of Chicago in August of 1979, the same year of the blizzard (that helped push us out). When we talk about it nowadays, and especially with friends (in sunny So. California), my mom insists there was snow on the ground until early June, LOL

It probably was. My very pregnant wife would waddle down to the end of our driveway to check for cars when I would back the Opel out. The snow piles on either side of the driveway reached up to the eaves on the garage.

pistolclass · 12-03-2017, 06:07 PM

I just mounted my snow plow on my dump truck. This is not a good sign for riding. Hopefully this year won't be like 2013, where in 24 hours we got 38 inches of snow!! For my metric friends, that is a meter.

Once the ground is white, no more bike for me. I have a Place in Dalton, NH, so now I'm starting to look for a sled.

Sullybiker · 12-06-2017, 03:47 PM

If it's not snowing or a day following rain, I've ridden down to 15F. It's tolerable with heated gloves and a decent jacket and pants. I can do my 40 minute commute in it without too much drama.

Today was 28F. 15-25 kind of feels similar. The hardest thing about the cold is starting the bike if it's been standing for more than a week. Takes a few cranks.

BlackBike · 12-06-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sullybiker

If it's not snowing or a day following rain, I've ridden down to 15F. It's tolerable with heated gloves and a decent jacket and pants. I can do my 40 minute commute in it without too much drama.

Today was 28F. 15-25 kind of feels similar. The hardest thing about the cold is starting the bike if it's been standing for more than a week. Takes a few cranks.

Cue up the iron man intro riff.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-08-2017, 10:10 AM

Well no riding today. We got this white stuff falling from the sky. This very rare for South Louisiana. Its been cold and raining since Monday and i'm ready to get out the house. Been stuck inside way too long. Good news is it will clear up tomorrow and will be cold but sunny. Guess who is going riding?

This guy.

katoranger · 12-08-2017, 11:34 AM

I always drew the line at freezing. Rode home once in sleet.

pistolclass · 12-08-2017, 12:13 PM

CT is expecting 3-7 inches of the white stuff.... See you guys in April.....

**cheesy** · 12-08-2017, 02:13 PM

My little sister, who grew up in Wisconsin and spent years in Wyoming, now lives in Louisiana. She was the only one to show up at work today. Her take was that such a small amount of snow wasn't worth worrying about.

She can be a smartass.

Azhule · 12-08-2017, 05:27 PM

I will say, it's too cold to ride when the outside temps (without windchill) is around 40 degrees F... wind speeds are easily in the 60+ mph range with gusts of 80+... a lot of ice patches and tumbleweeds the size of go-carts to battle also...

I would have usually layered up to go out for a nice ride to gaze at the scenery (actually have a sitter today for the kiddo) but I think I will say "it's too cold (and windy)" to ride

**JerryHawk250** · 12-08-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

My little sister, who grew up in Wisconsin and spent years in Wyoming, now lives in Louisiana. She was the only one to show up at work today. Her take was that such a small amount of snow wasn't worth worrying about.

She can be a smartass.

What part of Louisiana she in? We are just not prepared for this kind of weather here. Most of the bridges and overpass are closed due to freezing.

**cheesy** · 12-08-2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

What part of Louisiana she in? We are just not prepared for this kind of weather here. Most of the bridges and overpass are closed due to freezing.

Pineville. She said that her horse was happy to frolic around its' pasture in the white stuff.

Right now, though, my take on it is quite different. Umpteen flight delays and cancellations due to the weather in the southeast. I should have been home around 8:30pm CST. Now 11:00pm EST and still sitting on my butt in Charlotte.

culcune · 12-08-2017, 11:30 PM

We were in the upper 40's yesterday early morning, and probably near the same today. People at work can't believe I rode, but then again, I have been riding for the last 5 years straight, so not sure why they are so surprised?! I mentioned it before, but have noticed how much different (and for the better) riding a scooter is as far as wind protection goes. I know it will get worse before it gets better, and I have not put on an extra layer yet, but that is coming.

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cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,763	50? That's mid May up here. And it was probably snowing in the morning. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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12-03-2017, 11:51 AM	#17
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	We moved out of Chicago in August of 1979, the same year of the blizzard (that helped push us out). When we talk about it nowadays, and especially with friends (in sunny So. California), my mom insists there was snow on the ground until early June, LOL __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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12-03-2017, 01:01 PM	#18
Sharpy Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Texas DFW Posts: 15	As long as it's dry it's a good day to fly... With the right gear that is. __________________ Baodiao Locomotive BOOM SR6
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12-08-2017, 11:34 AM	#24
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I always drew the line at freezing. Rode home once in sleet. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-08-2017, 02:13 PM	#26
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,763	My little sister, who grew up in Wisconsin and spent years in Wyoming, now lives in Louisiana. She was the only one to show up at work today. Her take was that such a small amount of snow wasn't worth worrying about. She can be a smartass. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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12-03-2017, 06:07 PM	#20
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	I just mounted my snow plow on my dump truck. This is not a good sign for riding. Hopefully this year won't be like 2013, where in 24 hours we got 38 inches of snow!! For my metric friends, that is a meter. Once the ground is white, no more bike for me. I have a Place in Dalton, NH, so now I'm starting to look for a sled.
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12-06-2017, 03:47 PM	#21
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	If it's not snowing or a day following rain, I've ridden down to 15F. It's tolerable with heated gloves and a decent jacket and pants. I can do my 40 minute commute in it without too much drama. Today was 28F. 15-25 kind of feels similar. The hardest thing about the cold is starting the bike if it's been standing for more than a week. Takes a few cranks.
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12-08-2017, 12:13 PM	#25
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	CT is expecting 3-7 inches of the white stuff.... See you guys in April.....
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12-08-2017, 05:27 PM	#27
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	I will say, it's too cold to ride when the outside temps (without windchill) is around 40 degrees F... wind speeds are easily in the 60+ mph range with gusts of 80+... a lot of ice patches and tumbleweeds the size of go-carts to battle also... I would have usually layered up to go out for a nice ride to gaze at the scenery (actually have a sitter today for the kiddo) but I think I will say "it's too cold (and windy)" to ride __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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12-08-2017, 11:30 PM	#30
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	We were in the upper 40's yesterday early morning, and probably near the same today. People at work can't believe I rode, but then again, I have been riding for the last 5 years straight, so not sure why they are so surprised?! I mentioned it before, but have noticed how much different (and for the better) riding a scooter is as far as wind protection goes. I know it will get worse before it gets better, and I have not put on an extra layer yet, but that is coming. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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