This is a peculiar time of year. On the surface it looks like motorcycling is going into hibernation – across the country bikes are being cleaned and prepped for winter, boots polished, and instructions dug out to see how you’re supposed to wash that waterproof jacket again (Can it go in the machine? Do you need to iron it to reactivate the waterproofing?).
For some, this is the time to pack it in for the cold months, while others keep going all-year round. Even for the winter riders, everything slows down a bit – you don’t gas out of a corner covered in leaves with the same enthusiasm you did a couple of months ago.There are some changes in comfort too, as the gloves get thicker, and layers of clothing multiply.
