Hate the Wait

If you're anything like me, this is the time of year that everyone should try to avoid you. I know it's starting to warm up a bit, but winter has already taken its toll on me by the time March rolls around and I turn into the crabbiest S.O.B. in three counties. My wife will attest to this point adamantly. The only cure for this is being able to ride my motorcycle. To the rest of you who feel this way, my advice is to not take your bike out too soon!

If you live anywhere that gets plenty of snow and cold over the winter, please wait until the roads have been bare for a week(ish) and a nice rain has washed them a bit. With the constant melt and freeze this time of year, there's always lots of water on the roads that can turn to ice pretty quickly with a temperature drop. This can make your ride treacherous. There is also all the sand and salt that has been dumped on the roads for 3+ months making every corner a possible wipe out. You’re not going to be riding any time soon when you lay your bike down and break your wrist!

Every time I see a guy (or girl) riding on these roads I cringe (partially from jealousy, since I'm dying to ride too). Believe me, it takes every last bit of my patience and willpower to wait until the roads are better, but it's worth the wait. A ride is so much better when you don't have to fear wiping out at every turn. Be patient, riding season will be here before you know it!

“After you find out all the things that can go wrong, your life becomes less about living and more about waiting.” - Chuck Palahniuk, Choke