open road riding

[RnB Fan]

It's a beautiful part of the country that you'll be travelling through. As a reasonably new rider my advice is to leave lots of room between you and whatever is in front of you. I was unpleasantly surprised the first time I had to stop my bike from 100kmh in a hurry. Space is your friend. Have fun and be safe.

[Wellyman]

good advice, tuck your pants into your boots ( cold air makes your legs cold.) and wear a scarf around your neck or you get a cold neck.

[Swoop]

An old quote that I keep in back of my mind...
"It's better to go into a corner slowly and come out fast, rather than going into a corner fast and not come out at all".

Enjoy your trip!

[Virago]

Around the main tourist spots (Wanaka, Q'town etc), watch the campervans (and other obvious tourists) carefully - they can often be a bit unpredictable.

Looking forward to seeing you down this way at Uni next year!

[bigbadwolf]

wow thanks for all the advice, people were right saying i should listen to all of it!!! i got my learners yesterday morning, but the car is still sitting outside, laughing at me, knowing that nobody wants to take it off my hands... so i severely doubt i'll have a bike by new years... but ill keep tryin, and hopefully i see some of you guys around when i finally do get on to 2 wheels

[sunhuntin]

good advice, tuck your pants into your boots ( cold air makes your legs cold.) and wear a scarf around your neck or you get a cold neck.

as an alternative to a scarf...go to savemart and buy a cheap skivvy. get someone to cut the neck off in a large square...big enough to go partway down both your chest and back. really stops the air getting in.

[raster]

as an alternative to a scarf...go to savemart and buy a cheap skivvy. get someone to cut the neck off in a large square...big enough to go partway down both your chest and back. really stops the air getting in.

Great Idea, I'm gonna try that one.

[sunhuntin]

Great Idea, I'm gonna try that one.

when cutting, use pinking shears [ones that leave a jagged edge: ^^^^^] or else get someone to hem the edges to stop them from fraying. you can buy them ready made overseas...they are called "dickies" lmfao. wash them before use if you buy new as i had a nasty experience when the color ran during a heavy rainstorm...ruined a brand new rally shirt. if you leave long enough flaps, they can help keep your chest and back warm.