West Coast to East Coast pics

[ADVGD]

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/121/images/west-coast-ride-27.jpg

Link > Complete set of images over here (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/121/west-coast-ride.php)

[BEAMER89]

Thats awesome:Punk:
l didnt even know you could buy snow chains for bikes:innocent:.
look forward to the full report ADVGD
Cheers Graham

[CrazyFrog]

Damn fine effort, you're an ADV legend.:woohoo:

Just curious, did you come across any of our finest constabulary asking WTF you were doing out there?
And you'd better post a link to your motorbike chains pictures, I feel these may need to be replicated! Cheers

[kiwifruit]

Great pics, thanks for sharing

[Shewolf]

Fan-bloody-tastic

I think I saw a post somewhere on how hideously expensive they were to make? Worth every penny in my opinion! :yes:

[ADVGD]

Just curious, did you come across any of our finest constabulary asking WTF you were doing out there?

Not this trip, but I got the usual bombardment of calls like "ya mad bugger" from snow plough drivers and road-crew


And you'd better post a link to your motorbike chains pictures, I feel these may need to be replicated! Cheers

l didnt even know you could buy snow chains for bikes:innocent:.

Link > Building motorbike snow chains (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/39/motorbike-snow-chains.php)

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/39/images/snow-chains-1.jpg


I think I saw a post somewhere on how hideously expensive they were to make? Worth every penny in my opinion! :yes:
A bit on the costly side, but you're right, worth every penny to a) be able to get to your destination and b) have a truck load of fun

[Cary]

Snow chains for bikes! NEVER EVER even knew they existed!!

Mate, if you didn't say where the photos were I would a said some nutty american has got lost in Alaska :laugh:

Dam, ADVGD you are.

Amazing.

[Monstaman]

Outstanding as usual Josh, wish I was there too!!

We have basically missed 99% of the snow you fullas have had :(

[Transalper]

Yep, fantastic and the only thing stopping me from ordering you a straight jacket and padded room is your set of chains.

[Mort]

That is epic..... well done :Punk:

[unstuck]

Well done that man,awesome pics.Looks like a whole lot of fun. I have used a length of rope in place of chains once to get out of a really wet valley,was amazed at the difference.

[MD]

Awesome pictures and I take my hat to your..bravery. But seriously that's one risky ride to attempt on your own- well it appears it was just you.

I was riding Chch to Lake Kaneiri once and broke my leg on the Rocky creek bridge west of Otira, and I can tell, on a fine day an ambulance takes hours. In those freezing conditions if you went over a bank... say no more.

I didn't mean to snow on your parade and as I said, that's one incredible effort and thanks for sharing the pictures.

[Woodman]

Cool............................

[JATZ]

Cool............................

I think that sums it up.....:yes:
Good effort ADVGD :Punk:

[ADVGD]

Awesome pictures and I take my hat to your..bravery. But seriously that's one risky ride to attempt on your own- well it appears it was just you.

Without being aware of my extensive preparation routines that is a valid point raised on safety. Safety is always a priority on every solo trip, within my gear was enough food to ration for 6 days, MSR cooking gear operable to -20 degrees, tent, fly, sleeping bag rated to -30, full spare set of thermals plus other wet weather survival clothing and tramping boots, backpack, first aid kit, ample general supplies such as torch/spare batteries/firelighters/etc etc, extensive toolkit, and years of experience in the NZ outdoors.

As for rider protection, I am a religious ATGATT rider, full boots, knee guards, kidney belt, body armour suit, quality gloves, quality helmet.

Then I had a daily check-in contact to report to at set intervals and detailed topo maps left with my intentions

Riding is risky in general, as adventure riders we all know the risks, so once all the safety bases are adequately covered it is a matter of just getting out there and doing it...

[blackdog]

EPIC :Punk:

[MD]

Cheers for that. That's an impressive list. Still it must have been bloody cold at times, well done.

I've been caught out by Sth Island cold snaps when riding before, but it sounds like you know what you are doing. I on the other hand, doh, travel lighter when touring; Sunscreeen, shades, sun hat, togs. Always seem the odd time I leave heavy rain/cold gear at home ...nature has a laugh at my expense.

Friend used to have a family bach at Kaniere. Great for weekend getaways.

[cynna]

wow!!! thats pretty impressive

[thepom]

Truly a legend........and with complete respect for outdoor southern weather totally prepared.....awesome........

[Maha]

They breed em' 'ard down thata ways....:shit:

[Paul in NZ]

Thats more awesome than having Ed Hilary and Griz Wiley at your Birthday Party...

It even passed the "fuckin Hell Vicki come and take a look at this' test...

Mate - you are 'Well Hard' - I'm impressed with the ride and your preparations...

[TIBLE_90]

wow, what an amazing experience that would have been. Think my next bike will be a dual purpose...keen for some adventure

[carbonhed]

Truly amazing. Respect.

[zaskar]

that is co cooooollll, thanks for sharing.:Punk:

[george formby]

A man of your talents needs a summer holiday. May I suggest this wee get together (http://krystallrally.no/?page_id=73)

Having to ride in conditions like that is one thing, doing it for fun.. I'm speechless.
Most excellent.

[Lateralus]

Thats brilliant. Im putting a snow trip on my to do list now :D

[chainsawbike]

:shit: epic...

i (unsuccessfully :confused: ) tried to go up worselys track:
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x4/chainsawbike/289324_10150261662826645_580161644_7749484_7763173 _o-1.jpg

those chains sound like a very good idea :)

[cruza]

:not: awesome adventure. you are a god

Used to have house at castlehill village , epic fun out in the snow before the ploughs went thru on the xr600, used to run a offroad mud/mx tyre, massive rooster tail , all good fun:laugh: