{"id":2604,"date":"2018-10-30T14:43:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T19:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irelandbybicycle.com\/?p=2604"},"modified":"2024-06-17T18:51:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T22:51:26","slug":"181030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irelandbybicycle.com\/index.php\/181030\/","title":{"rendered":"181030-A New Direction"},"content":{"rendered":"

I spent last night in Napier chatting with Martyn. A builder, he’s in the process of relocating to Napier. He’s had some GPS trouble. I introduced him to OSMAnd, which will provide navigation when in remote areas with no Internet service.<\/p>\n

A documentary on television discussed a historical ferry accident out of Wellington, and Martyn helped provide local perspective. We also talked routes. I also learned from him some of the animus towards cyclists, who ride in large pelotons blocking traffic on backcountry roads.<\/p>\n

I talked with him more this morning before I headed out. He’s got a positive attitude. Weather forecasts again were all over the map; my best guess had bad weather rolling in around 2:00 pm. With an early start, I could make it to the campground in Waipukurau before the rain began.<\/p>\n

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Note modifications to bicycle. Small bag converted to handlebar bag or sorts. Small backpack used as trunk. Sandals used as storage space for tubes of cookies.<\/p>\n

I grazed storms all day, droplets striking but drying faster than they accumulated. At 1:00 pm the weather turned for the worse, and I still had almost 20 km to Waipukurau. I’d picked a great route on small low-traffic roads. Strong winds, hills, and my second puncture had slowed me down.<\/p>\n

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Looking at the GPS, last night’s preparation reviewing the route paid off. I’d noted a pub nearby that offered accommodation, and I could route there and still be inline for Waipukurau.<\/p>\n

The pub didn’t offer accommodation directly, but they manage the fishing lodge next door. For $25 NZ ( $17 USD), I had the entire lodge to myself. My host told me I had my choice of the 20 beds, with full kitchen and hot water. No Wi-Fi or Internet.<\/p>\n

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