All the leaves are gone and the skies are grey...

[Roadtrip]

Down here in.. ummmmm. Buckeye Country.. hehe.. we're pretty well in Winter mode too. The wind storm that came through early last week did in the last of the fall leaves. It's mostly shades of brown lifeless trees with a odd pocket of color that's hanging on somehow. It's MUCH colder too. Woke up to 38 degrees this morning!!

I still hope to get out when I can over the winter!!

Shannon

[hebe]

I think about 50% of the leaves are still up here, it's very beautiful. I love autumn, it always feels like a time for new starts to me.

I wore my wool base layer top today and was very toasty, despite not layering anything over the top of it. So I'm not too worried about the chill for the time being, January/February is normally when the weather gets super-grim here. I think I'll probably skip the snow and ice riding this winter though!

[Bike Writer]

Thorn, "slippery slope" I love the pun whether or not it was intended it sure made me laugh in more than one way...

I'd love to see photos of your set up and while I've heard others comment on studded tires I can't imagine what they might look like.

Shannon, reference to Buckeye's sounds like you are commenting on a football rivalry, not a fan or a follower but understand some of the terminology....I might better watch myself for saying I don't care for sports, someone might think I am un-American or something...can't help it, they just don't interest me...

[jelee1311]

The pics are great,we still have lots of gorgeous leaves,but its storming out so who knows how long they will be around. Today was my first ride in monsoon season,I went out regardless of the pouring rain and came home soaked but happy its still warm. Another two weeks and cold monsoon season begins. I do have a ton more laundry to do with all my rain gear. I gotta say I do admire anyone that rides with studded snow tires because I don't think I'm that tough

[Owlie]

Down here in.. ummmmm. Buckeye Country.. hehe.. we're pretty well in Winter mode too. The wind storm that came through early last week did in the last of the fall leaves. It's mostly shades of brown lifeless trees with a odd pocket of color that's hanging on somehow. It's MUCH colder too. Woke up to 38 degrees this morning!!

I still hope to get out when I can over the winter!!

Shannon

Bummer! It's cold up here (high of 48), but the leaves are still hanging on. There's an oak down the street that's still green! And the sweetgums are gorgeous--some of them are bright yellow, some are bright red.

[kaseyloramar]

I hear ya. I'm from Indiana (not quite as cold as Michigan) but ut's really chilling down and making rides not as enjoyable. I still ride when I can in the winter but it's just not as good as cycling in better weather.

[Owlie]

It's chilly, but it's not quite cold enough for me to break out the jacket without roasting. I think I need beefier base layers and arm warmers, maybe some long-fingered gloves.