| Sound advice Lynn from those that do and those that don't. Most people are more worried what the elements will do to there bikes than are worried about what the elements will do to them. Winter riding can be as much fun ,especially on a ride out with a few mates to share the numb fingers and frozen body parts. You are more aware of the dangers that winter riding brings, you have mentioned about road conditions and stuff lying in wait,even now there seems to be more road kill on the road laterly. I would find it very flustrating to have to hibernate my bike over winter Ive never done it yet. Some of the lads ride all year round especially those that commute, Id rather be on the roads that i now and can have some fun on,heavy traffic is no fun so I look forwards to getting out into the not so used roads around N Beds and Cambs. As a novice rider try to get out with some of the more experianced riders and tell them you are not ready for a mega blat yet,Im sure you can be taken under the wing and learn a few tricks and tips. Its more of what you and the bike are capable of which is a hell of a lot more than you think. You don't say what part of the world you come from,if its Herts Beds Cambs come and join us . 4D  |