Friday, March 29, 2013

The First Ride of the 2013 Season!

The riding gods were smiling today! Weather.com said it was 41º, the outdoor thermometer at our house said 56º. The driveway was almost ice/snow free, but very, very soft. I knew I had to do it!! So I rolled the Wr250X out of the garage, fired it up and let it warm up a bit while I checked the tires and put on my gear. I headed for town to fill the tank with a bit of fresh gas. If it was under 50º, I didn't notice, it felt much warmer.

I circled Lake Namekagon and stopped along the way for a few pictures.

The Great Divide...

The ice is still thick. A couple of people were out fishing...


Lane markers and traffic signs on the ice?


The Maple sap is flowing and being collected...


The public access looks more like a freeway entrance ramp...


It was nice to finally get out and ride. Fresh air and sunshine!! I needed this, winter has been here for too long!!