by David Brown
The best thing about living in central Ohio is that you’re never more than an hour from some great riding. I took advantage of this geographic blessing and set out to the southeast. I hit SR180 and kept taking turns until I was lost in the midst of the forest.
Side note- this time of year the roads are still gritty from the sand mixture used for traction in the winter. Watch your corners and know what you’re riding into.
I ended up up down in Vinton County on an absolutely gorgeous day. Rode 327 miles and made some new friends along the way. Stopping to chat with people is one of my favorite things to do on a bike. It’s a great community if people.
Rubber bed side down.
by David Brown
What a busy week it has been..
I had some good, local riding this weekend, starting out in Columbus, setting out to support some friends and watch them complete a Polar Plunge (frozen lake, jumping in) for a charity event. I took the long way to them. Rode roughly 400 miles on Saturday and never left Ohio.
I rode down to Jamestown, up through Dayton, met up with some friends, rode a 100 mile loop with them, then onto Toledo and back to Columbus. As the warm weather sets in, an air of freedom kicks in. Life is somehow better without snow.
Rubber side down.
by David Brown
When you are limited on how much time you can spend out on your two wheels you have to do the best to explore your home area. I love getting lost on roads I’ve never even heard of. I always find something randomly amazing to look at. On today’s ride I found a little bridge where all of the ice underneath was starting to break up. Its pretty neat what nature does. Sometimes you just have to stop distracting yourself and pay attention to it.
Rubber side down.
by David Brown
There’s a good chance that if you’re like me, living in an area that has experienced snowfall over the last few weeks, you are itching to get out on your bike as the temperatures climb.
Just remember, the first few weeks of riding when it hasn’t rained yet bring some special considerations.
- Salt. The road will be extremely slick where the salt has accumulated, particularly at intersections where you might be turning to or from.
- Salt. Salt corrodes things. Anything that has any bit of metal in it will corrode very easily, to include exhaust and brakes. Be sure to rinse your bike off promptly when you return from your ride.
Rubber side down.
