Aaahhh- the weather....

I probably jinxed us earlier in the week when the weather forecast was saying 55F with cloudy skies and only a 20% chance of rain.... As I make this blog, the rain is moving in from Lake Ontario, the wind is up and the B.O.B. Sisters have gone ahead and called it a 'no-go' for riding. However, as anyone can tell you, we're all happy that there's been no significant snow accumulations around here!!

The Dyna B.O.B. Sisters ready for the weather!

And that's not to say that the B.O.B. Sisters only ride in the warmth & the sunshine- there's been many a time we've been caught out in the rain or even, as in the case of our trip to Maine this past summer, started out in it. The trick is being ready for it & having the proper gear!! A rain suit is a must, especially on a long trip, and one made for motorcycle riders as they usually have heat shields that protect the suit from melting onto the hot exhaust of the bike. Because the rain suit is waterproof, that also means it's windproof, so not only will it keep you dry, but it will help keep you warm too. If you wear a half helmet (like most of us in our group do, since New York has a DOT helmet law), you need a neck gaiter pulled up over your nose or a bandanna to protect your face. Gloves & goggles too. Bottom line is, the more we're ready to face the elements, the safer we'll be since we're not fighting the elements while riding our Harleys!!

So even though I'll not be out & about on my Harley today, that's ok- it leaves me with time to get to know this website a little better, clean my bike a little more, hang out with my 2 teen-aged kids and maybe even get the Christmas decorations for the house going.... Besides, part of being what I consider a 'true' biker is that we go with the flow. Sure we'll make plans but we're also flexible too. We're not set out to have a specific experience, that way we're not disappointed should that not happen. For us, the joy truly comes from the journey, and - in most instances - when we reach our destination as well.