Too Hot to Ride

I have been a Biker Babe since I was in High School. I love motorcycles. I’ve had my own bike for about 10 years, and my current one for 7 of those years. I love my bike. Hub decked it out in Harley Quinn. I love riding, but it has been sooooo hot here lately that I can’t even fathom going out to ride. I’m a full gear or not going kind of person. Jacket, books, helmet, gloves. Even my “lighter” gear is very toasty. I went out in the evening once and it was 90 degrees, I was sweating like crazy. I have a lot of friends that go out no matter the temps. Good for them. I know how I do in heat. I’ll get lightheaded and sick. I ride because I enjoy the freedom and calm it brings. I’m not there to go super-fast, or to just be out. If I’m not going to enjoy it, I’m not going to go.

The picture is me on Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee. That was an AMAZING trip. I can’t wait to do it again. We went in early summer a few years ago. It was still a little warm, but not the 104 degrees I’ll be seeing the next couple days here in Kansas. Do you ride? What do you ride? My dad is a Harley Davidson kind of guy. I love those, but they are too expensive, and I’m not ready for the “cruising” stage of my life yet. Are you a go riding all the time, or only when you feel like it? Does temperature deter you?