Anyone have an email address for Wally?

Phone number 604 532-1021.

hey Curt, I have been meaning to give you a few tips on riding in Godzone
Can you text me your e-mail address to 604-728-0966

  Chipseal. Beware.

I don't know how many times I have heard you say chisel beware, I have no idea what you are on about!

  Truth.

   Peeling our tour guide, [a native Kiwi who rides down there every year for 1.5 months in our winter, two bikes stationed at Tauranga, one of the best riders I've ever known], out of a ditch, a direct result of chipseal marbles, spending a week in hospital, after giving us a heads up beforehand the situation of roads there. 6 of the best riders I've ridden with have constant marble interactions.
 I would imagine the other option is to NOT tell a person about the road situation in a particular location. I feel better about telling a person about road conditions of a place.
 I have strong particular road advice about sketchy roads in Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, England, Scotland, Wales, IOM, all of the EU actually, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, 1/2 dozen countries in the Caribbean.

  I'm currently all ears about road situations for my run to Tuktoyaktuk 2023. 

Steve,
         I have heard you complain about the roads in New Zealand several times

I don't know what you are talking about, the roads there are fine!

Roy

  This is not personal with me Roy. I offer simple advice based on my extreme luck and thankfullness that I've had opportunity to ride many diverse places. Some exceedingly sketchy. Each place I naturally measure against my place of location, SW BC.

 I've seen chipseal eat, and chew up one of the best riders I've ever ridden beside, within 1/2 hr, a Kiwi expat.  New Zealand chose this form of road paving mostly because it is the least expensive method, which if you've met a Kiwi, they are proud of their thriftyness. They make a Scotsman blush! Heck, the Kiwi cop that gave me a speeding ticket even warned me about chip seal during paving season [summer, the time most motorcycles are out riding].

 Below is a simple paragraph taken directly out of the New Zealand Transport Agency, on the status of chipseal paving and how it affects certain vehicles.



Chipseal roads in New Zealand can pose several challenges for motorcyclists. Here are some of the key issues:

Loose Gravel: Freshly laid chipseal often has loose gravel, which can be hazardous for motorcycles due to reduced traction and the risk of skidding1.
Surface Texture: The rough texture of chipseal can cause vibrations and discomfort for riders, especially on long journeys2.
Flushing and Rutting: Over time, chipseal can develop issues like flushing (where the bitumen rises to the surface) and rutting (depressions in the wheel paths), which can affect the stability of motorcycles3.
Weather Impact: Chipseal surfaces can become slippery when wet, increasing the risk of accidents2.
These issues highlight the importance of careful riding and regular maintenance of chipseal roads to ensure safety for all road users.

Do you ride a motorcycle? If so, have you experienced any of these issues firsthand?

Learn more

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nzta.govt.nz
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nzta.govt.nz
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nzta.govt.nz
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nzta.govt.nz