Best time of the year for riding?

[T0MMY]

Just had one of the most enjoyable blasts on my bike that I've had in a long time. Got me thinking that this for me is the best time of the year for riding; the low temperatures mean I don't get hot and uncomfortable in my gear, the bike feels fast as fook with the denser air and yet it isn't so cold that you can't get/keep the heat in the tyres. Lovely, really enjoyed it, and hit the highest speed I've done this year on the CBR

Don't usually make inane posts like this but I'm feeling all enthusiastic about the bike just now
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[damz]

anoyingly its only good riding conditions at night here for some reason, it'l be pissing it down during the day then bone dry at night had some good wee runs on the way back from work at 1am as its totally dead everywhere
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[Alexio]

I happen to completely agree temperature has just been perfect on the bike recently. Even yesterday when I forgot my jacket (don't ask how) getting home wasn't too cold.... just!

It's at the cool stage where there isn't any wind or temps yet considered "icy". I reckon we don't have much longer of this though? And the leaves.... oh the leaves the leaves of death are coming.
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[suggs]

yep sunny autumn days are great for riding before the real cold sets in. just had a nice ride myself through rural Essex, sun is out and the bike loves the cold air

[Chris750]

Have to agree its perfect at the moment- you dont get too hot
with your gear on when your moving slowly and not to cold when having a blast either

[arry]

[kitty kat]

Lucky you, it has been raining most of the day in the north west. I have still been out though and done 119 pleasure miles.
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[T0MMY]

Well I've moved down to Cambs from Edinburgh and I can't believe how little it rains here Mind you, the roads aren't nearly as good and are much more crowded
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[The Original Muzza]

Pah, it's all wet up here now. After trying to find the spare cash all summer I've finally been able to afford to splash out on kevlar jeans, and I'll be damned if the weather will take that away from me.
All cold on my goolies. Feels good, man.
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[BanditJeff]

Had a good ride to Weston Super Mare and then on to Cheddar today.
I also like riding this time of year. You dont sweat your nads off and the roads are much quieter with no holiday traffic here in the West Country.
I'm even looking forward to it getting even colder. I really enjoy going out for rideouts on crisp winter days, wearing winter textiles and a flask of hot tea in my tailpack.

[The Original Muzza]

[Mystery]

since all the seasons are out of place you can't really tell the perfect time but usually its when the roads are mild enough to keep good grip but not cold to stop the tires gripping.
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[craigs23]

I have fun whatever the weather, it's the reason why I ride bikes. One of the best recent rides I've had was through the torrential rain the other week, in the dark, with just a hint of fear...

However, yesterday's ride was awesome - found myself down the tinyest of "roads" on the DRZ, front and rear tyres complaining with the dire lack of grip...never thought I could have so much fun deliberately provoking the bike to loose control....

[Seb]

Precisely why I love Christmas day blasts, the last 2 years have been absolutely perfect for a cheeky little early ride out, the roads are absolutely desolate.
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[J D]

I love riding home after a night shift, the slight chill wakes you up but still can hoon.
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[BlackStallion]

[hornetmike]

Did a 100 miles today trying to improve my cornering, was a good day.
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[Stelmer]

I prefer riding on a crisp, clear sunny winters day.

[Alexio]

[Smooth]

The 'Wet Monsoon' that we like to call "summer" is vastly over-rated.

Autumn and Spring are the best times for riding. Dry Winter days are good for mountain biking and cold winter days best for mountaineering.
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[Clanger]

We've had a completely dry, sunny weekend here again, and I was out on two wheels both days...making total use of it. Although I was wearing about 4 layers (I do feel the cold), I felt like Michelin man waddling around at Bury Hill and the likes...
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Ideal time for riding was just before the leaves dropped. But i've just returned from the best ride of the year, and it was just a little round-robin route i do when 'testing' the bike. I rode quick tonight, and yet i was the most relaxed i'd felt in ages, even with 40mph gusts of wind. Caught up with a hot-hatch and he floored it with his bean can rasping away...i was soon on his bumper but the roads are too twisty for a safe overtake..well for me anyway.
I don't count myself as racy, couldn't help it tonight and don't plan on repeating it, i'd be sure to die.
Best bit was entering an elbow bend with rippled surface and flat camber and not panicking when i was scuffing the hedge. I kept some throttle on and pushed the bar n pegs like billy-o. So needed a slow-mo vid of that.
Oh and the drivers look of distaste when he saw an old loon riding an ageing 250. That was pretty cool.

Pat
Not big or clever.....but buzzing like a vibro
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[AngelGrinder]

Depends on the bike!
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[Stelmer]