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lootch67
02-12-05, 11:58 AM
Since no UK AT-rider has posted any pics of them riding their bikes in the snow I thought I'd post these. Frost not quite the same but still pretty cold!

I work in Central London but from time to time I have to go down to our office in Croydon which gives me the opportunity to ride some lovely back roads. When I left home it was -2.

Why don't we have a heated seat option on the AT??

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/Lootch67/DSC00498.jpg

I don't think this house has any historical significance but it does make for a nice backdrop.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/Lootch67/DSC00488.jpg

Some of England's famous rolling hills..

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/Lootch67/DSC00489.jpg

These look almost edible!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/Lootch67/DSC00495.jpg

My thermometer only goes to -3 and it wasn't registering anything at this point so it must've been below that. If it wasn't so beautiful it would've been uncomfortably cold..

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/Lootch67/DSC00497.jpg
Simon
02-12-05, 12:39 PM
Nice, but were the roads not slippey. You should buy your AT and cover for a christmas present so that it doesn't getting ruined buy the frost as i'm sure its not good for it. Also makes it less appealing to robbers!
lootch67
02-12-05, 05:58 PM
There was the odd patch of ice but nothing too serious.

I have got a cover but for some reason don't use it..... :oops: :oops: Tomorrow!!
Maverick
02-12-05, 09:50 PM
:oops: :oops: Tomorrow!!

Huh how many times have I heard that before :roll: I will come around tomorrow and check :lol:
Phr3ak
02-12-05, 10:18 PM
Nice pictures dude! ;)
boboneleg
03-12-05, 11:32 AM
How about this then.....1 Africa Twin, 1 Varadero and 3 Transalps in the snow.....Stella Alpina rally 2005

http://www.smartgroups.com/picvault/32753402.jpg/fewtrees_001.jpg

cheers, Bob.
lootch67
03-12-05, 04:01 PM
I think I've seen these photos before - doesn't the next one show a TA on it side? :roll: Still, respect where it's due!! :lol:
iswoolley
04-12-05, 06:55 PM
I think I've seen these photos before
Same event, different group... I believe.
Chad
04-12-05, 07:40 PM
lootch as i said in the all weather riders thread

RESPECT MAN :headbang: your nards must have been hibernating up by your lungs :lol:
LaughingBob
05-12-05, 08:52 AM
Just out of view are the gentlemen in white coats waiting for the Varadero pilot. They had a nice warm and very soft room waiting for him!

Doesn't look like my idea of fun; too slippery and too bloody cold! LB.
boboneleg
05-12-05, 09:50 AM
I think I've seen these photos before - doesn't the next one show a TA on it side? :roll: Still, respect where it's due!! :lol:

No fallers in our group, it was a bit scary coming down the first few hairpins though.
lootch67
24-04-06, 02:47 PM
Did the same trip this morning, but it was scary as hell. For starters the road was very slippery because of mud and yesterday's rain, and secondly visibility was in many places no more than 20 yards. Still woke me up though..

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/Lootch67/DSC00717.jpg
Chad
24-04-06, 07:15 PM
:blob2: :blob2: :blob2: :blob2: :blob2: :blob2: :blob2: :blob2: i get to use my bike for work for once tomorrow :D got a wee ride up to ipswich then from there over to braintri YIPPIE!!!!! :happy6: :happy6: :happy6: :happy6: :happy6: :happy6: :happy6:
lootch67
24-04-06, 09:51 PM
At last!! Looks like it should be dry. Have fun!