Hamilton2Palmy

**strayjuliet** · 5th September 2005, 17:13

Originally Posted by Warr

Dont miss the turn off else you will end up in Wanganui!

Hhhhmmmmm me thinks you are speaking from experience. (sp)
take care, hope you have a safe trip.

**Pathos** · 7th September 2005, 12:15

me too, but may not be happening if the weather doesn't improve. Don't have any wet weather gear so hypothermia is possible if I'm not careful.

**Lias** · 7th September 2005, 13:49

Bugger that.. I do hammy to new plymouth semi regularly (every 1-2 months), did it in full wet weather ger in a raging southerly a few months ago, and I was still wet and cold by the end of the ride (Longjohns, leather pants, waterproof overtrou, long sleeve T, teknics jacket, waterproof overjacket).. Worst part was finding my gloves were far from waterproof.. even with polyprop gloves under my bike gloves my hands were so freaking sore from the cold.

That being said i'd still do it again

LB · 8th September 2005, 05:07

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Keep warm. Keep as dry as you can. If you get cold it becomes dangerous as you lose concentration. If it's cold and wet it's worse.

Stop often to have a snack and a drink.

If you get really tired, stop - either for the night or for a bit of a rest.

Wear earplugs.

Let us know when you're leaving so we can keep an eye on the weather.

Enjoy!
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**cowboyz** · 8th September 2005, 05:23

I did that trip just after queens birthday weekend. Greast ride. Took the lil ninja for a run. 3 and a half hours and $16 in petrol, $18 in hot food and $630 in fines. Not a bad day out.