Sunday, October 11, 2009

Autumn riding

There is nothing like riding on an autumn morning. The crisp air and the fall colors refresh the soul. Lancaster county is beautiful this time of year. The pumpkins and winter squash are just coming in, and the corn has all turned brown.


In this part of the county, the land is mostly flat, with lots of farms and few trees. What trees there are, have just started to turn colors.


There is quite a bit of wind, which makes riding the scooter just a little dicey. When the wind is at its peak, I've been riding the Sabre. With its heavy steel frame, the Honda doesn't even budge even when the gusts would blow the scoot off the road.

Of course, that has given me an opportunity for autumn riding when I would normally be staying home. As flat as the land is around here, the wind whips through with no impediment. It makes riding the scooter like holding onto a wild bull.


Either way, regardless of whether I'm riding the scooter or the motorcycle, the briskness of autumn riding is something I truly enjoy.

1 comment:

kz1000st said...

Isn't it nice to have the bulk and power of a good motorcycle at your disposal? Motorcycle Superstore for a set of soft luggage. JC Whitney for a windshield and you'll be ready to use it for a short tourer or grocery getter. If you recall my wife's Honda Rebel picture, we set her's up for under $300.