This weekend was exceptionally warm for a Minnesota winter! It was in the mid 40s for most of the time and didn't freeze overnight; no ice! I took this opportunity to take my girlfriend out on a scooter ride. It was my first ride in over five weeks.
We rode around several of the nearby lakes. Even though it was very foggy and spitting rain, we both has a good time. We rode for about an hour stopping several times to look at the different lakes.
Several of them had ice houses for fishing. With the warmer temps, the ice has been getting thinner, so no one was driving on the lakes. It is supposed to get cold again soon, so perhaps we can take the ural out on lake soon. I like to wait until I see trucks parked on the ice before I ride on it. If it can hold a 4000 pound truck, it can easily handle my little 800 pound sidecar.
On the way to the last lake, we spotted a wild turkey standing in the road. We briefly chased it with the scooter until it ran off into the woods.
It was a very fun ride. I am hopeful to begin riding the ural again as soon as my upper body is strong enough which I hope will be in a couple weeks.
The hour on the scooter was about ten minutes longer than I should have ridden, but we were having fun. A great day to be out on two wheels. Lots of smiles.
Fantastic! Two wheels in MN in December! I think this is the first post I've seen that highlighted the scooter.
ReplyDeleteFantastic indeed!! It has been a while since I wrote about the scooter. It is light, so easier to ride for me right now. Slow "twist and go" can be quite charming.
DeleteGlad to hear you are healing and easing back into riding; taking advantage of the warm spell and the fun, little scooter too!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHow come not the URAL?
ReplyDeleteNot strong enough right now
DeleteCool. We know you loved the ride, but how did your girlfriend enjoy it?
ReplyDeleteGlad you are healing. Hope you will be back on the Ural soon.
She loved it. It was her idea to go for the ride. I think she's addicted.
DeleteGood to hear you're slowly but steadily recovering. You'll get strong soon enough, and then you can take the girlfriend out on a winter ride on the Ural.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support. She is very eager to ride in the ural and on a frozen lake! I can't wait to take her.
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