I am very happy to be living in the southwest desert and can ride all year long. The summers mean I must leave early enough to get back before it gets to hot. I like to be back by the time it reaches 108 or so. For most of the year weather is not a factor in ridding. The down side for me now is the pollen. It seems there is always something blooming here except for about two months. Right now the citrus are coming into bloom and I must wear a mask to ride even with the medications. Still and all I like it here.