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    Self Isolating riding

    So we can go for walks but keep the 2 metre personal self isolating distance so will we see motorcyclists going riding to break the monotony?

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    In practical terms yes, as long as you accept it may be a long wait at A & E if you have an off...

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    It's all good. You can't stop for a coffee or visit anybody, but an "around the block" ride should be fine. Unless you live on Cecil Road in Wadestown.
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    I kind of have to. Need to ride up to Paraparam from Wellington to drop off groceries for my mother ( who is in the old age group that can't leave the house ).

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    There is no better vehicle for social distancing as a motorcycle.

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    I haven't been asked to wear one under my helmet as I toodle around delivering mail yet but I wouldn't be surprised ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    I haven't been asked to wear one under my helmet as I toodle around delivering mail yet but I wouldn't be surprised ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by rastuscat View Post
    There is no better vehicle for social distancing as a motorcycle.
    Yeah mate , fill up at a self service and ride. Just no coffee stop !
    Maybe a stop out on the wops for a cigar ! All good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by roogazza View Post
    Yeah mate , fill up at a self service and ride. Just no coffee stop !
    Maybe a stop out on the wops for a cigar ! All good.
    Yep. I'd probably swap the cigar in the wops for a sit on the beach watching the tide roll in. Or out.

    The local gas station has the option to pay at the pump with a credit card. I haven't used that option, but the time is right.

    Or I could ride the push bike to the coastal walkway and give the gas station a miss?
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    Quote Originally Posted by pritch View Post
    Yep. I'd probably swap the cigar in the wops for a sit on the beach watching the tide roll in. Or out.

    The local gas station has the option to pay at the pump with a credit card. I haven't used that option, but the time is right.

    Or I could ride the push bike to the coastal walkway and give the gas station a miss?
    Will you have enough puff?

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    Spare oil filters- check
    Spare oil-check
    Reserve of petrol just in case-check
    Spare set of tyres, bulbs etc-check
    Economocal m/c with decent range and easy to maintain-check
    Thermos of coffee and some snacks-check
    Willing rider-check

    I'm ready to go riding....

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    Um the more I hear on the radio, the more I don't think going for a ride (unless it's to a supermarket/gas station) is likely to be looked on favourably.

    Yay, even more time at home alone.
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    according to Mr Bush non essential travel is verboten

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimO View Post
    according to Mr Bush non essential travel is verboten
    As long as they just mnitor the main routes I'll be fine.

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