winter riding Lynn I dont know about any other members but my first bike was my only transport and being in construction I commuted all around the south east all year and the only thing it taught me was how incredibly durable the human body is. there is no benefit to your confidence slidding on blackice towards an on coming coach. there are certain times of the year when you just dont know whats lying round the corner and once the front goes its only a bulls...r that can pick a bike up from that. unless your a speedway rider? ride till it gets frosty then put it away. ian |