I've always believed that how we start the year is a good indicator of how the year will go (that's my story for this missive anyway), so I like to start my year on two wheels.
I'm going to make a run from Orlando to the Yalaha bakery on New Year's morning, departing from the BP on the south east corner of Maguire at Colonial, and headed up through Mt. Plymouth and Mt. Dora on the way:
http://goo.gl/maps/Ys1nE
Should hit the BP right around 0900, rolling out about 0915ish. Wouldn't surprise me to be at the bakery around 1030 or so, calling the ride ended at the west orange trail around 1200 or 1230, then home in time for lunch with my sweetie.

Don't worry about the January weather and enjoy the ride. 

I find it a bit presumptuous for any place in Florida the be named 'MT.' anything. 

I hope the weather isn't too terribly cold for you down there in Orlando.  LOL! 

Nice

I'm going to run my C14 from Tampa to the smallest Post Office in America, HWY 41 South of Alligator Alley and Naples.  You're welcome to keep going south and meet us there New Years day. I'll be taking DSLR camera gear and such.

I just checked my local forecast for New Years eve/day. Two wheels are out of the question for me.

Low of 10 with several inches of snow possible for the Eve plus more on the way for the Day.   

I'll be on the snowmobile instead.   

I just checked my local forecast for New Years eve/day. Two wheels are out of the question for me.

Low of 10 with several inches of snow possible for the Eve plus more on the way for the Day.   

I'll be on the snowmobile instead.   

I want to try that one day!

I want to try that one day!

VERY fun stuff Steve! My 3 grandsons were here for Christmas and I took them out. The two yongest (10 and 12) didn't care for it much but the 14 year old had some crazy fun driving a sled for the first time! I coudn't get him off of the dang thing!   

I have two sleds and I ended up turning them over to my son and grandson for the afternoon. They both came back beat but with HUGE smiles on their faces! 

I just checked my local forecast for New Years eve/day. Two wheels are out of the question for me.

Low of 10 with several inches of snow possible for the Eve plus more on the way for the Day.   

I'll be on the snowmobile instead.   

The boss gave ya the day off, eh

I'm going to end a great year on the trails.  If 2014 is half as good as 2013 I'll be a happy rider for sure

The boss gave ya the day off, eh

Yep, it took a bit of doing but I have a couple of days off to work with.   

I was out at about 2AM-3AM already.  Sober, thanks for asking.  It was SOOOO strange
riding along at the posted limit +5.  But it seemed like a good idea.  Everybody on the road
was being so cautious and slow.  Which was good.

Going for a quick head clearing pass down the Angeles Crest in a few minutes, up to the LA County gates that will be closed for Winter.  But it has been warm, and the road will be deserted.

200 miles of twisties, very fast sweepers, and lunch at the end. 


saxman