Motorcycling is practical! Yes it is practical even in Northern Minnesota. In our climate, riding does require some specialized clothing to allow one to have a fairly long riding season. It is possible to ride from early April all the way into late November. Granted if your commute to work is more that 10 - 15 miles there will be times one will suffer a little. But really, isn't living near Lake Superior an exercise in suffering and disappointment?
If I used my cycle strictly for recreational purposes, I would only ride occasionally. My bike would gather dust and my riding skills would be minimal and rusty. I ride every day. I ride to work. I ride to meetings. I ride on errands. I ride whenever a car is not required. It helps that my wife and I only own one car. This has forced me into being an every day rider, but I think I was genetically predisposed to be one in the first place.
When I get up in the morning, I need my motorcycle to get places. I ride to get some where important. My riding is necessary, so I ride to leave.
I also am excited about riding. If it is nice weather, I look forward to the warm sun and pleasant conditions. If is windy, rainy or stormy, I look forward to the adventure and the challenge, so
I leave to ride.
I like being one of the few bikers out and about, when the weather is lousy. Those are the days I show I am a real Nobody. "I'm from Duluth and I'm stupid!"
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