Another run out to Rolleston today, this time to visit a dear friend and her baby. The forecasted "occasional showers" did not happen, and I managed to sustain 80 km/hr on the way back from the roundabouts to Templeton without a shit ton of wrist pain.

Did get a little surprised by a few bumps in the road that gave me the slightest hint of airtime though.

Rode out to Rolleston today. Took the side road rather than the motorway because I'm slowly working up to going faster. Stopped by Cookie Time on the way back because I can't say no to bulk bags of cookies.

I think one of my next goals will be Rangiora, potentially onwards to Oxford. That'll get me onto Ashley Gorge and an eventual Sheffield Pie Shop run.

Got and installed a pinlock insert for my helmet. Minimal crying. Maximum profanity.

Rode out to Lincoln today. Wrist needs more strengthening to maintain 80km/hr. Had to pull over a couple of times so I could shake the pain off.

Might try going out to Rolleston or Diamond Harbour next, provided I get some decent weather.