How To Deal With Off Season When You Can't Ride

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by DucatiChic, Feb 21, 2015.

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  1. What are some things to do in the "off season" when perhaps you cannot ride? Right now I am getting (possibly) over a foot of snow. I love where I live most of the time but days like today can be rough. My riding season is very short yet I try to find ways to improve until the next opportunity to ride. Whether it be reading, learning something new about my bikes or Ducati in general, tinkering or shopping for new gear and accessories. How about others? :cool:
     
    #1 DucatiChic, Feb 21, 2015
  2. Got a vfr for winter. Thinking a green laner might be better though. Got a copy of Tourist Trorphy for the PS2 that keeps me busy for a bit. Pushbike gets stripped and fettled in the kitchen and the occasional ride. Try and get out and exercise so the leathers still fit. Browse endless ebay listings for stuff.

    winter is busy at work for me so keeps me fairly busy, if I had more spare cash I'd be heading for the winter sun for some riding time.
     
    #2 "Its_just_a_ride", Feb 21, 2015
  3. Being in CO I'm guessing you already ski or board in your spare time. If not then you should :)
     
    #3 El Toro, Feb 21, 2015
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  4. Search for bargains and buy more bikes, although I've bought none this year due to lack of funds :(
     
    #4 Exige, Feb 21, 2015
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  5. Look at second hand KTMs they just love the winter
     
    #5 Golfatha, Feb 21, 2015
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  6. Get fat, get drunk and do little
     
    #6 bradders, Feb 21, 2015
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  7. pull the head off it
     
    #7 Cranker V2, Feb 21, 2015
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  8. Too many women ex
     
    #8 Ducbird, Feb 21, 2015
  9. Too many woman ??????
     
    #9 Golfatha, Feb 21, 2015
  10. He has three wives all abroad :)
     
    #10 Ducbird, Feb 21, 2015
  11. :Wideyed: I have one wife, only ever had one wife :p and my previous birds have been minted for some reason so not high maintenance for me at least :)
    Copenhagen might be back on, there are murmurings afoot :Nailbiting:
     
    #11 Exige, Feb 21, 2015
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  12. Cranker and Bradders have said it all;)
     
    #12 keith916, Feb 21, 2015
  13. Exige...I'm always looking for bargains as Ducati anything is hard to get in CO. When I have extra money I'm always headed to the 2 Ducati places in my state. Many times I'm buying online and shipping here. My boys think I'm a bit obsessed....nahhhh.
     
    #13 DucatiChic, Feb 21, 2015
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  14. Sounds fab to me - what you bought so far? Forgive my ignorance but where's CO? :)
     
    #14 Exige, Feb 21, 2015
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  15. Colorado?
     
    #15 Exige, Feb 21, 2015
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  16. Exige, yes. Colorado. I live at 12000 feet near the ski resorts ( Keystone, Vail, Breckenridge). I own 2 monsters; 620 and S4R. My first bike was an old Yamaha Virago. Plan to give it to my younger son. As for what I own...more Ducati clothes than anything. 2 helmets though I need a new one. Ducati accessories like robes, towels, backpacks, socks, satchels, purse, hats, posters, small figurines, and the list goes on and on. Need boots, bed sheet sets, want a Ducati stuffed bear. I'm a bit of a collector. ;)
     
    #16 DucatiChic, Feb 21, 2015
  17. You would have no idea that you like all things Ducati :D
     
    #17 Ducbird, Feb 21, 2015
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  18. A lot on here would like a Ducati purse I'm sure :D
     
    #18 Exige, Feb 21, 2015
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  19. I'd like a Ducati...
     
    #19 figaro, Feb 21, 2015
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  20. I actually have a plan...idea but hope to put into action. Wanting to open a Ducati Caffè in Colorado. Would be the first in the US. My family and friends think I can do it, I know I can. Having Italian roots helps too...
     
    #20 DucatiChic, Feb 21, 2015
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