Enjoy the winter sun with the motorcycle
Enjoy the winter sun with the motorcycle
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Well, we already have here winter. As every year, on December 21, he arrives on time for the appointment. And with the winter, the cold (although this autumn has also left us with good cold days). In other latitudes, winter means storing the motorcycle until the arrival of good weather. Motorcycles sleep in the cold. But one of the positive things we have in Spain (at least, in a large part of the country) is being able enjoy the motorcycle all year.

I especially like the winter's sun. Well, I don't know if the expression is correct but I think you will understand it: it is about sunny winter days, when the brightness is very special but it is not hot. A sun that gives light but does not heat. Although logically you have to bundle up, these are delicious days to go on a motorcycle, in which you ride very well, especially enjoying the landscape and the views. In addition, stopping at a bar to make a very warm coffee with milk becomes an appreciated reward.

This weekend It has been in Barcelona (and from what they have commented on the news, it seems that in much of Spain) a good example of the pleasure of enjoying the winter sun on the motorcycle. On Saturday morning I put on my motorcycle overalls (safety comes first) with thermal underwear (comfort is also important) and together with a friend, Ferran, I went out to welcome winter on a motorcycle.

We meet at the usual gas station to fill up the tank and check the tire pressures. Winter departures usually have another guest, at least in our departure area: the humidities. And true to his appointment, on the first roads of the day we found numerous damp conditions that forced us to be especially cautious.

At midmorning, a good breakfast to regain strength and explain the latest battles. Right away, we are back on the bikes. Another thing to keep in mind in winter outings is that the asphalt is usually cold, and that determines the temperature of the tires and the grip. You have to be aware to avoid scares.

The second part of the route ran along roads near the sea and oriented to the south, so we could forget about the humidities and focus on enjoy driving and scenery. We find a few motorcycles in the more classic sections such as the Pantano de Foix or the descent from Plana Novella to Castelldefels. I leave you a photo of today's departure in this last section.

In short, an excursion to enjoy the winter sun and welcome winter on a motorcycle. Or is it that perhaps you are one of those who keep the motorcycle until the good weather arrives?

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