I am from sunny So California.. but I am living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada now & for the past several years. I ride ALL YEAR LONG, making a special point o driving thru snowstorms ( on an Aero 50 cc scooter) and the copldest wx ... 20 below is not uncommon. I ride a KZ750, BMW R100RT, TDR250, XT500, XT350 and others in addition to the CM 250 of my girl freind.