So Who Rode today in the Heat?

Did you ride this morning/today in the heat?

  • No. I normally ride, but its Too hot for me today

    Votes: 14 11.7%
  • No. I dont normally ride mid week. I am a weekend warrior.

    Votes: 4 3.3%
  • Yes. I ride everyday, rain or shine.

    Votes: 68 56.7%
  • Yes. Squiding it all the way!

    Votes: 34 28.3%

  • Total voters
    120
  • Poll closed .
Thanks for the reminder. The bike's in the shade for the morning so it was fine when I checked, but I've added a puck (with the assistance of local litterers) for the sunny afternoon. Not looking forward to sitting on the seat through!

For those that did ride, either put a puck under your kick stand or check on it every hour. I was only gone 2 hours to watch the England match yesterday and came out to see this.
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I couldn't ride today. I have a mild eye problem at the moment, so I can't wear my contacts for a few days, and I don't own a tinted visor.

Picking one up tonight.... although I did ride yesterday and it was brutal! Drank plenty of water, and only wore a beater under the leather jacket (work clothes folded in my backpack)
 
Thanks for the reminder. The bike's in the shade for the morning so it was fine when I checked, but I've added a puck (with the assistance of local litterers) for the sunny afternoon. Not looking forward to sitting on the seat through!

ah.. nice reminder.. luckily I added a sidestand enlarger to my bike last year. Saves having to carry a puck all the time and handy when stopping on a dirt shoulder before you have time to get a puck out from under the seat or tail bag..

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ah.. nice reminder.. luckily I added a sidestand enlarger to my bike last year. Saves having to carry a puck all the time and handy when stopping on a dirt shoulder before you have time to get a puck out from under the seat or tail bag..

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Flame away

Eff flamers, your life, your bike, you do what you enjoy! All the power to you man!

Squids also come suited in full leathers don't forget.

For me personally, squids are not riders that choose not to wear gear, they're the reckless riders, gear or not.

I saw this guy on a sport bike last night, wearing a wife blesser and the infamous icon vest. Wasn't speeding, casually riding along in his lane.. that's what I like to see.
 
I can't wait to have grandchildren, to tell them about riding today. Their little jaws are going do ****ing DROP SON!
 
I can't wait to have grandchildren, to tell them about riding today. Their little jaws are going do ****ing DROP SON!
Yes, you can regale them with such stories as "when I was your age, we used to ride 30 kms to work in the sun when it was hot... uphill, both ways"
 
I rode, full face helmet, jacket, gloves the whole nine yards. Going home tonight? Screw the jacket. I'll take my chances. Gloves and helmet.
 
I rode this morning in full gear (onsie aerostich, boots, gloves, full face) - underneath my suit was a pair of shorts and polypro shirt with my office attire in my pannier.

Quick sink shower when I got to work with cold water, fresh pit stick and I was good to go.

Will ride home in the same gear... and have a quick shower when I get home.

To each their own - I have a promise to myself that I'll make it home every day to see my 7 month old daughter - but I love bikes. I'll sweat a bit if I can keep my own butt safer...
 
ah.. nice reminder.. luckily I added a sidestand enlarger to my bike last year. Saves having to carry a puck all the time and handy when stopping on a dirt shoulder before you have time to get a puck out from under the seat or tail bag..

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Hmm not bad (would mean not having to use a puck all the time)
 
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I rode, leather and boots included. Ride home will be fine if I don't get caught in significant traffic
*squeak. squeak. squeak. squeak. squeak.* Does the hot weather make the squeaking louder, or quieter, or generally the same?


as for the puck ideas: i have a centerstand, GO ME!
 
I wasn't brave enough (i take 401 back from work). Maybe i'll go out this evening, def. no jacket
 
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