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Anyone else out still riding on the nice days?

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MacDoc said:
Actually not that bad out today. 4 degrees but feels warmer tho it's still got some misty rain. Don't think I'm motivated enough for a soggy Forks run but I might try and chase a coin car wash to close off the riding.
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Go for it! Right after lunch the sun is out..enjoy;-)
 
Not here yet - still misty but still deciding...could use a decent latte.

Cleared on the radar too. Suspect it's chilly behind that.

http://weather.gc.ca/radar/index_e.html?id=WKR

Good push - it was not a bad ride up to the Forks
at all tho that north wind is crisp. Just a bit chilly around the eyebrows.

New screen is good tho I can tell if I pushed longer my feet would get cold. Gloves were fine and Jacket not chilly at all with a couple of layers.
Felt good to be out....this has been a pretty amazing year for riding for me....nice 50th riding anniversary ....bloody laptop felt the cold tho.

Hmmmm maybe head home soonish :D


Sunday, December 27, 2015, 7:20 AM - December's warm, mild conditions are a memory, thanks to a pair of systems set to plunge the province back to winter -- the second of which which bring the first real snow to the Greater Toronto Area.

The first is already affecting the province, with a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow stretching across from Georgian Bay to eastern Ontario and beyond.

Freezing rain warnings are widespread along that zone, and Environment Canada is warning of ice accumulations in the 5-10 mm range, especially in the east.
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nope!..Once the bike's on tender it does not get started till spring
 
Okay ride coming home with the wind...down to 3 - topped the CBF tank off and will do the Vstrom since I'm geared up already

Might be it unless......:D

Only 4 weeks to Australia...

Huff - puff....three bikes sleeping in the corner of the garage all cuddled up :D

Iffy except for Tuesday Wednesday



down to 2 and dropping and quite windy now.

16:00 Mostly Cloudy 2 ↓ 74 -2 NNW 30 gust 39 102.1 24
15:00 Mostly Cloudy 2 ↓ 76 -2 N 20 gust 34 102.0 24
14:00 Mostly Cloudy 2 ↓ 79 -2 N 21 gust 38
 
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Getting chilly out there right now. Due to the rain/ice/snow monday night, bike is hibernating tomorrow. Third day not riding since spring.
 
One last ride for an oil change and chain lube (maybe a last photo tag), then until Spring.
 
Yep, it's winter on express delivery service (courtesy of EC):

Monday, 28 December

A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy in the morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming east 40 gusting to 60 early in the afternoon. High minus 3.

Night

Cloudy. Snow at times heavy mixed with ice pellets beginning in the evening. Risk of freezing rain overnight. Blowing snow. Snow and ice pellet amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind east 40 km/h gusting to 70. Temperature rising to zero by morning.

Here's to El Nino and an early spring!
 
Something wicked this way comes...



so it comes across Lake Erie then across the end of Lake Ontario and THEN hits the GTA!!!!. ...oh joy.

http://weather.gc.ca/radar/index_e.html?id=WSO

Freezing Rain Warning for Southern Ontario
Active for next 8 hours · Environment Canada
This alert has been updated.

An intense low pressure system from Texas is expected to make its way towards the Great Lakes today. A warm front associated with this low will produce a band of freezing rain which is expected to impact the regions late this morning and early this afternoon. The precipitation will change to rain this afternoon. Ice accumulation amounts could be up to 5 mm. Strong easterly winds of 40 gusting to 70 km/h could possibly result in power outages today. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #ONStorm.
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Yes Hwy2, (King and Bond sts) in Oshawa had been bathed overnight in salt brine. Even if my bike wasn't already sleeping it would be now.
 
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MacDoc said:
So it comes across Lake Erie then across the end of Lake Ontario and THEN hits the GTA!!!!. ...oh joy.
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Yeah, and my snowblower won't start... Fired up nicely 5 weeks ago... now nada! @#$&(/$#$@@@@!!!!!!!!
 
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I rode today!

10 K. To the local Shell station to fill up with ethanol free, add stabilizer, and back home. It was a full-face helmet kinda day. Legs were still chilly. Got some funny looks, engine nor tires ever warmed up...but hey, 10K on December 28'th, can't complain.

The bikes are now sleeping comfortably.

sleepingbikes.jpg
 
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Snowing lightly now and sticking around...oh this might get very nasty for some along the lake 40 kph winds from the east...
 
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Crap. Snow all over the road. Good thing I put the snow tires on today.
 
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lots of salt trucks on the road now... My season's finally done :(
 
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I went out for a boot around the neighborhood when I realized that it was going to snow. No complaints. I had a good run. Now I'm looking forward to the shows and hopefully an early spring. It's been a great year to be a rider in Toronto... Good weather, the HOV lanes during the games, and an extended season.
 
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This sucker is moving fast - might be over by morning



http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/full_loop.php


7 am

Except for the rain....ugh - heart attack snow out there.....just push it around can't possibly lift it

WOnder if it will rain enough and get warm enough to melt it off - otherwise skating rink tomorrow when it gets cold tonight.
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