Planning a motorcycle adventure around Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Tofino, then the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver on the way back.
Tag: 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 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 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….
NZ Day 4: Tekapo to Omarama, Mt. Cook
I attempted to lead a group of jovial Brazilians on an aborted hike up the Hooker Valley. About half an hour in, we decided that conditions were going south.
NZ: The Packing…
One of the things about packing for a trip half way around the world that involves motorcycling is the bulk of the stuff required.
NZ: Itinerary (Yeah, Right!)
Chances that this works out anything like the way I have it planned: Pretty much zero. But as Eisenhower said, the plans are less important than the exercise of planning.