FJRfarrier
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Today in Ohio, the forecasted high was around 32*. And that was before the wind decided to blow. So what do 2 FJR riders decide to do? Go for a ride. 230 miles worth. We left the NW area at 8am, with snow particles falling from the sky. We headed to Columbus, for a stop at Iron Pony.
Not a single other bike in the parking lot. I wonder why?
Just these 2 beautiful FJRs.
Invested in a few more farkles and added some additional heated gear to the collection. Let's just say- I earned another t-shirt.
Then we ran on down the road to a huge (extremely busy) shopping area. Run into REI, and then lunch at BD's Mongolian Grill.
Still have some time to ride? We then headed west to Bellefountaine, and visited the ski slope there. They were in the process of making snow. That's how "nice" of a day it was.
Then we headed back north. At 5pm, I pulled back into my town, and ended up with a total of 230 miles. The other rider still has another 130 miles to get home tonight.
The temp gauge hovered between 25* and 30* for the whole day. Luckily, the sun was shining- so that helped with the mind over matter factor.
Would I do it again? heck yes. With the right gear (which includes heated jacket liner, heated pant liner, and heated socks), and with the bike set up like it is- the ride was not too bad. Yes, I would have preferred it warmer. But, you play the cards you are dealt. Next time, I will put the handlebar muffs on. But today, I wanted to see just how well the hand-guards and heated grips work in these temps. Note to self- anything below 40 and windy, put the muffs on!!
So how many other bikes did we see while we were out riding? none. absolutely none.
How many times did someone say something to us about it being cold? a lot. I lost count after the first 14.
It's not very often that on December 19th in Ohio, you are given the opportunity to ride for this distance and time. And I believe we only crossed over a few bridges that had been juiced. It was clean and clear riding for the majority of the day.
So I am liking this whole El Nino thing. I just wish that the coldest day of the season (so far) wasn't on the day that we were available and planned to do this. But a little cold won't stop a couple of crazies.
And according to the weatherman's future forecast... It looks like it will be decent enough riding weather for the rest of the year!!
Not a single other bike in the parking lot. I wonder why?
Just these 2 beautiful FJRs.
Invested in a few more farkles and added some additional heated gear to the collection. Let's just say- I earned another t-shirt.
Then we ran on down the road to a huge (extremely busy) shopping area. Run into REI, and then lunch at BD's Mongolian Grill.
Still have some time to ride? We then headed west to Bellefountaine, and visited the ski slope there. They were in the process of making snow. That's how "nice" of a day it was.
Then we headed back north. At 5pm, I pulled back into my town, and ended up with a total of 230 miles. The other rider still has another 130 miles to get home tonight.
The temp gauge hovered between 25* and 30* for the whole day. Luckily, the sun was shining- so that helped with the mind over matter factor.
Would I do it again? heck yes. With the right gear (which includes heated jacket liner, heated pant liner, and heated socks), and with the bike set up like it is- the ride was not too bad. Yes, I would have preferred it warmer. But, you play the cards you are dealt. Next time, I will put the handlebar muffs on. But today, I wanted to see just how well the hand-guards and heated grips work in these temps. Note to self- anything below 40 and windy, put the muffs on!!
So how many other bikes did we see while we were out riding? none. absolutely none.
How many times did someone say something to us about it being cold? a lot. I lost count after the first 14.
It's not very often that on December 19th in Ohio, you are given the opportunity to ride for this distance and time. And I believe we only crossed over a few bridges that had been juiced. It was clean and clear riding for the majority of the day.
So I am liking this whole El Nino thing. I just wish that the coldest day of the season (so far) wasn't on the day that we were available and planned to do this. But a little cold won't stop a couple of crazies.
And according to the weatherman's future forecast... It looks like it will be decent enough riding weather for the rest of the year!!
