## 'Grey Skies and Tree Whispers' ![crta.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmadTLum9Npk6RMmzMVJnwBSvk5u6tTvc28ZEVy9Bord6L/crta.png) A sad cold day with no sunshine is ahead of me. The grey skies took over. This is way more the winter that we are used to seeing, than the beautiful spring-like weather we've had so far. Cold days on the road is why one needs winter gear in place for the season. Without being properly dressed, better forget about winter riding.

The road is still dry and not covered with thin layers of salt. When that starts happening, I park the motorcycle in the garage and wait for the spring rains to wash it out. Salt is bad for the bike. Well, it is possible to ride but it requires washing the bike after each ride. Too much of a hassle and too few of the time.

This looks like a tourist hiking trail. Wide and clear enough to see what's further down. I carefully avoid the hikers, as I ride through them. Their looks are not far from accusing me of being noisy in the middle of silent woods. My bike is not really noisy at all. I never removed the standard fully silenced mufflers but I understand that its low-city noise sounds like fireworks out here.

The fresh air carries a scent of winter. That specific one which immediately lets you know that winter is around the corner or has already arrived without a prior notice. The never breaking circle of seasons. Still, the leaves on the ground and green ivy still speak of autumn.

Even though there is no snow, one can feel that nature is sleeping. I can almost hear the trees breathing over me while sleeping and dreaming their winter dreams of coming spring. Wonder if they like the snowless winters like this one. I do, as far as motorcycling goes. In a real winter, it is easy to expect 3-4 feet of snow here. So... No further explanation needed. :D

This is a mountain trail sign. From this moment on, I am officially a biker-hiker. :D

Enjoy your day! :-)
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