Rosemary

Do you leave the bike at home, safe and warm when there is snow on the ground, or does it still get a run out?

I don't like driving the car when there is snow around and only the middle of the road is clear, so instead I debate heading out on two wheels that can go where there is no snow. But of course when there is snow on the ground I am even more worried about other road users hitting me.

What do you choose?

FromThePit

If there is just a little bit of snow I might go out on my bike for a short spin. If the salters have been out forget it. I don't need road salt eating my ride. I really don't like it when it gets cold or the snow gets heavy. The other thing is drivers in other vehicles are really not expecting to see you out in it. Even if I felt like I could ride safely in it I know to many other drivers are out there who can't.

nyrider

This is the first winter I've had my bike so it has stayed put snug and warm in my garage. Also, I don't take it out with snow on the ground just because that usually means I'll probably freeze my buns off!

starter

I must admit when I have rode in the past I never did so in snowy weather. I grew up in that stuff and I have seen the issues that Pit talks about with the salt on the roads. The first time I rode and it started to rain I worried I was going to dump it. I always heard the first 15 minutes of rain bring all the oil to the surface and for some reason that always stuck in my mind.

I would have to be in a real dire situation to end up being on a bike in snow, I don't even like being in that with a car driving.

freewheeler

I'm not in PA but further north so snow effects my riding season greatly. I'm afraid I'll have to be in the not wanting to freeze my buns off section. I'm such a wimp so I prefer it to be at least higher than 50 degrees which usually precludes snow.

livetoride

It really depends on a number of things. The local smokehouse is a biker hang out 365 a year so I might be tempted to ride it up the street (literally) to have lunch. Otherwise probably not. People don't pay attention to bikers when the roads are clear and the one thing about 4 wheel drive SUVs is they don't stop well and neither does the bike in snow.

Donkeycondon

I dont know about you but here in minnesota it snows 6' a year or more many times -20F. Even then my uncle rides around the yard. so just do it, it wont bite.