Originally Posted by
pirate
Wet leaves are a pain (literally). So is the first rain, when all the oil and brake fluid and road crap mix together in a disgusting slippery mess. Gotta love hitting potholes and debris that are totally submerged in water so you can't see them.
For some sadistic reason I'm actually looking forward to winter, go figure.
I love the idea of being able to put my cascadias on my touring bike and go schralp around in the snow, slush, rain and muck. Winter presents a challenge, both in the act of riding, and in pushing yourself to go ride and keep in shape.