Friday, January 26, 2018

First Ride of 2018 (January 26, 2018)

 Hard to believe, but this was the first time I have been out in the new year. Reasons? Well, record breaking (as in 100 year records) cold, plus roads that was covered in salt and sand from road crews to deal with two big snowstorms. Finally it rained (the kind of wet you don't have to shovel) and temperatures hit the 50 degree mark. I had to get out. Got this photo just across the Mayo Bridge as I went into downtown.
Bike is 15 months old, and today during the ride I reached the 5,000 mile mark (purchased brand new in September 2016 as a 2016 model). So far so good, no problems with the motorcycle, just a lot of fun.
Nice way to get around Richmond and sure enjoy the places I have been as well as looking forward to the places I will go. It is a sporty ride and keeps me smiling. .   
Made a stop at Canal Walk where I got this photo while out and about. Nice place to see some sights near the end of the ride today.
For the record I went 22 miles...again not a far ride and certainly not fast. 50 degrees in not a toasty ride but I was well dressed.
Looking forward to doing that again soon, and hopefully this warm weather trend will continue. However, it is "almost" February and that will remain to be seen. 

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