Bold mine.

Very true. Yet.. the reality is simple: the conditions mean events that happen so fast.. one nano second your upright enjoying the world.. the next nano second your DOWN. Been there say half a dozen times.. mostly due to NOT thinking. I get 'in gear'.. so to speak.. getting orientated to getting it DONE. Exchanging air every 2 seconds... I think tweaks my judgement.

I do admire the riders braving the worst elements. I have observed a few locally.. a very seldom rider/s.. taking what I consider idiot chances. My idea/goal in posting to the issue to make some think... is it really worth the risk?

Mostly.. I believe not.

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Love my cold season riding. Maybe.. in some ways.. more than fair weather.