So it would seem that lots of riders round here park up their bikes for the winter, I'm thinking of getting out for a few days. What do people think if winter touring? any experiences to share? Thoughts on the subject?
So it would seem that lots of riders round here park up their bikes for the winter, I'm thinking of getting out for a few days. What do people think if winter touring? any experiences to share? Thoughts on the subject?
"It is by will alone I set my mind in motion"
As long as the weathers good - its brilliant. You just leave a little later to let the ice disappear off the road and don't go as long into the late afternoon. Its best if you have time to sit out the really shitty days though, that's no fun at all, especially if your gear doesn't dry overnight. Good thermals and gear help.
You also get wonderful scenery, snowy mountains etc.
I mean its been great the last few days, fabulous riding weather.
Dress warm, ride sencibley and have heaps of fun.
For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Keep an open mind, just dont let your brains fall out.
Keep warm, watch out for ice, that's the big issues for me.
Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
Just had a guy in the shop on tour with his missus. Having a ball in the Northland sunshine. They went to Cape Reinga yesterday. He is from near Tokaroa I believe.
Do eet!!
Winter is no different to summer except for having to dress a little warmer, starting the day a little later and keeping options open. Have a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ent-on-the-way
Time to ride
Nothing wrong with winter touring, personally I confine my winter riding to daytime only. Black ice is kinda dodgy...
Layer up with thermals and windproof gear, hot grips, balaclava and you're good to go. No 1000 kms a day missions in winter for me though.
Ice & fog are no fun but 1,000km in a day can be done: http://banditrider.blogspot.co.nz/20...anderings.html
It's been a while since we did that run and we wanted to repeat it this year but have probably missed our chance this winter. I love a beautiful, crisp, clear winter's day! It is nice to get home to the fire though...
I rode from Whangarei to Russell on Thursday then yesterday the weather was so nice again I rode to Auckland and back to visit clients. Riding on a nice clear winters day is hard to beat .
A couple of years ago:
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nothing wrong with winter riding as mentioned. fuck if I can doo 800km in a day comfortable on an R1 in the middle of winter, you can do it on just about anything,
take your time, dress warm, and take it extra easy through sections of road that dont see sunshine during the day - a few sections of the road to nelson for example, used to be icy 24/7 through winter.
I really like riding in the rain - even open faced with safety glasses. Gotta be warm and dry though - get a set of yellows to go over your full bike gear plus polypro and just go for it! Heated gear is a real bonus, and can be a safety issue if you're caught out at night or at high altitude.
If you get too cold, get off the bike, leave all your gear on and run up and down a hill until you have a good sweat up!
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