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No Worries 07-30-2009 11:24 AM

Best Summer Ever?
 
Weather-wise, it has been the coolest and wettest in a long time here in Denver. Last year, we had 24 days in a row of 90 degrees or more. This year in June, we never reached 90. Ever been in a monsoon? It rained every day in June, and almost every day in July. Late afternoon around 4 or 5, we would get a drenching rain. Lots of lightning and hail in places.

We have switched seasons with Seattle and Portland. They are having drought and we have already reached our average yearly rain total. Twice I got caught in the rain. Rain suit? Yeah, right I don't own one. Never needed one. Last night, it snowed above 9,000 feet. I wore my winter leathers yesterday up Lookout and my face mask fogged up.

Ever ride behind a storm? Still get wet from the splashback, and you have to look out for flooded streets and corners. But it's nice to see the lightning moving ahead of you, instead of coming toward you in your mirrors.

Tmall 07-30-2009 11:26 AM

We've had literally, maybe 3 good riding days this season. Last year by this time, I had about 10,000kms. This year, maybe 4000...

Amber Lamps 07-30-2009 11:29 AM

Well it's beautiful here!!!:rockwoot:

HurricaneHeather 07-30-2009 11:31 AM

I don't like being hot, but I hate being cold.

But it's fucking hot. Except right now because it's raining. But the forecast is calling for us to get to 102 with rain.

Amber Lamps 07-30-2009 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather (Post 249238)
I don't like being hot, but I hate being cold.

But it's fucking hot. Except right now because it's raining. But the forecast is calling for us to get to 102 with rain.

yep, sunny and 87 deg... ahhh... that's shorts and flip flop riding weather here baby!!!:lol:

HurricaneHeather 07-30-2009 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 249243)
yep, sunny and 87 deg... ahhh... that's shorts and flip flop riding weather here baby!!!:lol:


For us, winter is our best riding season.

Amber Lamps 07-30-2009 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather (Post 249246)
For us, winter is our best riding season.

yea, i used to live in El Paso and would have to agree with you there, Poopsie doodles!

LeeNetworX 07-30-2009 11:48 AM

We've had a fantastic Summer here so far. Mild temps (even down in the 50's at night a few times) and enough rain to keep the grass and plants happy....not to mention Lake Lanier is up to just a few feet below full pool. We've had plenty of great riding days that I've been able to take advantage of when we've been here.

wildchild 07-30-2009 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall (Post 249231)
We've had literally, maybe 3 good riding days this season. Last year by this time, I had about 10,000kms. This year, maybe 4000...

yep here as well. been a lousy year thus far.

azoomm 07-30-2009 01:01 PM

It has been hot. Like, surface of the sun hot. It's difficult packing a trackday when it's 108 outside...

But, I have to agree with you on the "Best Summer Ever" mantra - I'm having the time of my life and it's only getting better.

Rider 07-30-2009 01:12 PM

This has been the coldest summer on record here but it's still great weather for riding.

Dave 07-30-2009 01:21 PM

its been beautiful here in the peoples republic of new jersey. But then again it always is

CrazyKell 07-30-2009 02:15 PM

This has been my first summer working in a while (since I moved on from teaching). :cry:

The weather has been lousy but even that doesn't stop me from doing what I want to do. It just means I've been on the bike less but I'm hoping for a mild fall to get in more riding time!

karl_1052 07-30-2009 07:42 PM

Vancouver is all up in arms over their heat wave.
I hit a record 33C(92F) and they are freaking out.:lol

Gas Man 07-30-2009 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider (Post 249313)
This has been the coldest summer on record here but it's still great weather for riding.

Yeah but the rain amount has been shit for riding. my lawn loves it but the bike hasn't moved in over 2 weeks. At least till this weekend. heck the wife is riding to work tomry again.


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