Fall riding  tips.

 

       Fall riding  tips. Some  things to watch for  new riders.  First the roads will not only be wet at times  but the pavement  will also be colder. Your tires  on cold pavement do not grip as well. Leafs can be slippy . And with more rain more sand and grit will be on the road .With the cooler temperatures  dress for changing conditions . Watch for hypothermia  .   keep in  mind when your colder you tyre  easier . Some bikes run nice in the cool air but  might be harder to start in the cold .Let the bike warm up before you go. By late fall watch for black ice .Oh and bring a camera with  you when you ride. If there is a time to take pictures with your bike its in the  stunning fall. Ride well ride safe take care .

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