Spring has sprung, the gras has riz...

[Rocky]

Well, the grass really hasn't riz yet, but yesterday it was an amazing 16C (61F) and bikes were out all over the place. It's 12C (54F) today and even more bikes are out.
But I have been travelling the roads in my car and they are still loaded with dry salt and sand. I'm not about to expose my bikes to that for a couple of weeks until we have a couple of good rain storms to wash the roads. A rain storm is coming tonight.
We have a spring bike show coming up on 19 April and I plan to ride my 1970 Triumph to that, but I might ride sooner of the conditions improve.

 

[CarlS]

That is good news! Riding weather has returned!! :y115:

 

[The Seeker]

It's been pretty warm here too of late and I've seen plenty of bikes out as well.

I too was waiting until the road salt and general junk got washed away before riding. It rained through the night and into this morning...I just hope it was hard enough.

You'll probably get that same rain tomorrow.

PS: I did cut some of my grass a few days ago.

 

[CarlS]

I have got to mow tomorrow.

 

[Rocky]

Yes Seeker, whatever weather passes over you usually comes over us too as it moves east. We're expecting a lot of rain overnight and into tomorrow.
At least it isn't snow

 

[DaveM]

Ah Rocky good news for you I bet you are now rearing to go :y114:

 

[Rocky]

Yes, I've been cooling my jets for nine months now and have accepted my fate, but now that I feel so fit and the sun is warm on the face the itch to ride is starting to happen.
I have new boots, jacket and pants with just a helmet to replace as a result of my crash. I expect to do that this week.

 

[DaveM]

And then there will be no keeping you back :y114: Well today we have it at 32 degree Celsius = 89.6 degree Fahrenheit

 

[CarlS]

Rocky, be sure to give us your first Spring ride report.

 

[The Seeker]

Unfortunately....after the wet weather front passes, there's a cold front behind it. It's cold again here now.

 

[CarlS]

The front passed through here yesterday. The temp is 10 degrees cooler - from 85 F to 75 F - perfect riding weather.

 

[Rocky]

Yep, a cold front is coming and bringing a few inches of snow
This seems to be our punishment for two great days on the weekend.
But it won't last.....I hope :ya2:

 

[Nige W]

Good weather in North of England too... didn't take any bikes out, though just had them all fired-up and running (Separate post in "Classics"). Lowered the hood on the MGF and took a drive in that instead. Feel good about the weather this year, though not based on anything factual... just a feeling. Ride safe and happy (and pretty fast too).

 

[devo]

PS: I did cut some of my grass a few days ago.

I have got to mow tomorrow.

yup,likewise for liz.

 

[The Seeker]

I feel your pain Rocky.....Punxsutawney Phil, the overgrown rodent, popped his head out last Month and said 6 more weeks of winter.

 

[shanered6]

well 2 weeks and its british summer time or so the calender says anyway !
but it has been 55f here for a hole week , but alas some arss hole stole my trident CRY . that was 2 months ago so im on the hunt for a new bike !

 

[devo]

, but alas some arss hole stole my trident CRY . that was 2 months ago so im on the hunt for a new bike !

bugger me shane
ya kept that quiet
wot happened

 

[The Seeker]

Someone stole your Trident!?

Are the police looking for it? Does insurance cover it?

 

[shanered6]

bugger me shane
ya kept that quiet
wot happened[/QUOTE

it was when i went back to north wales for new year ! ( its a bit embarrasing ) id been cleaning it on boxing day, and i started it to give it its weekly run
anyway i left the keys in it and when i came back in the new year i was gone !
CRY if thats not bad enough i left the shed unlocked as well ( what a pratt ! ) just plain forgot to check !

 

[shanered6]

Someone stole your Trident!?

Are the police looking for it? Does insurance cover it?

in answer no and no ! im reliably imformed its my own falt ! ( true ) but it dosn't make me feel any better !