There is no
denying it any longer, Autumn is here. Cold mornings, beautiful warm days, and cold
evenings. Layering your clothing is your best bet when riding, unless you have
heated gear with temperature control.
There is a
lot to like about this time of year. No excessive heat. Fall foliage. The chance to wear sweaters, jackets and sweatshirts that have been abandoned all summer.
Halloween fun and treats.
Thanksgiving dinner which purposely occurs during Autumn when you can hide those extra pounds with sweaters and sweatshirts.
But for me Autumn
is the harbinger of the dreaded freezing winter, snow, slush, sleet and ice.
None of which is appealing to a motorcyclist. Not to mention shorter daylight
hours that will continue to reduce until December 21st.
This sight is very depressing.
No for me
Autumn is not a time to celebrate a new season, but a time to mourn the loss of
Summer. Summer with its long days; when a little rain actually feels good while
riding, rather than now when a late day shower can be the cause of hypothermia
if you don’t pull over and dry off.
Fortunately
this is only a temporary situation and Summer will be here again in about 8
months. Until then here are some reminders of what it was like in Summers past.
NLMC Rodeo 2013
Rhinebeck Air Show 2012
Curtis BBQ 2012
Brit Jam 2013
Americade 2012
Montville Rally 2013
Plymouth Rock 2013
Rocker's Reunion / Tilted Kilt 2013
Diners: Middle of Nowhere and Mystic 2013
20th Century Cycles 2013 - Already feeling the chill in the morning. Of course it was 6:30 AM!
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