Riding in Cold Weather
During the past few weeks, it has become some sort of ritual. The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning, along with checking my e-mail, is to take a look at the day’s weather forecast.
Most of the people I’ve talked with about scootering, including the sales team at the local Vespa dealership, seem to think that the winter months mean an end of riding until Spring. Subconsciously following this mentality, I groan every time I see the forecast calling for temperatures in the mid-30’s.
The truth is that once I get on my scooter I tend not to notice the cold temperatures. Sure, riding on a sunny, 70-degree day is optimal, but I’m thrilled enough that I can be out enjoying the wind in my face while zipping around DC. Of course my legs go a little numb, but to me it’s totally worth it!
Update: Check out the new series Winter Riding? No Problem! for a more in depth of cold weather Vespa action!