I ride EVERYDAY if its not below 35f even when snow is on the ground, I go CRAZY if I do not ride, as you will see my post come when I am bored, I have Bluebells on my Bates. preg tube bike, keeps me dry, lucky to live in Colorado where the SUN allways shines, well allmost, GOOD to see a female name on the posts for a change, where are A:LL the woman vintage bike riders??? Cheers John Crump OldridemyarseoffBrit, Parker Co.USA