Planning a motorcycle adventure around Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Tofino, then the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver on the way back.
Tag: adventure motorcycle
NZ Epilogue: What I did; What I planned
It’s what happens when you go to a place you don’t know and discover things you never considered along the way. Those “unknown unknowns” they teach you about in project management class.
NZ: Final thoughts about the CB500x
When loaded it was a bit sluggish in the corners but a willing hauler that could still pass slow trucks with ease when asked to. When unloaded it was a lot of fun on twisting roads and mountain passes.
NZ Day 20: Blenheim to CChurch
I rode in gusty headwinds that seemed to body-slam me regularly from both directions.
NZ Day 19: Nelson to Blenheim
Kennepuru Road is a narrow twisting road through lush green forest with frequent views of the sound.
NZ Day 18: Westport to Nelson
Best weather I’ve had so far! Also got to ride one of the nicest roads I’ve ever been on.
NZ Day 17: Christchurch to Westport
Beautiful roads and riding, with only a handful of minor delays for construction. I passed a number of smaller ski areas – low-key old-school places that I would probably enjoy.
NZ Day 15: Goodbye Bottom of the World
I left the coastal road with it’s heavy trucks behind and rode into the rural Canterbury Plain. What started as a bad day turned very, very good with the sun shining and the fresh air blowing through.
NZ Day 14: Wanaka to Dunedin
The past 10 days could well be described as “Adventures Around 45 South.” I’m beginning to think I could have just cut everything else out and made that the theme for the full trip.
NZ Day 12: Day ride to Queenstown, Glenorchy
Variable weather and some good judgement Also, thoughts about the CB500X The day started with beautiful weather. A bit breezy early, but it calmed completely by the time we were done with breakfast. I decided that since I had planned on a few of the great New Zealand motorcycle rides, today was a good day….