Random access to my brain. This blog has photos by me, words by me, and thoughts by me.
5 May 2026 2 minute read 12 comments lowededwookie
With the announcement that the IRD (Inland Revenue Department - NZ) is moving to start taxing crypto holders, it seems like there is zero reason for me to continue using crypto based platforms. There is little merit in these platforms due to the inab...
30 Mar 2026 2 minute read 0 comments lowededwookie
Last week I wrote about my efforts to try and work out a way to make Apple Maps more usable for riding my motorcycle. To do this I used a Numbers spreadsheet that took 15 GPS points and then created a hyperlink to Apple Maps allowing that route to be...
24 Mar 2026 5 minute read 0 comments lowededwookie
In my previous post I talked about an app I use called Rever. I've been looking at alternatives, not because I dislike Rever but because it's an annual cost that in this day and age might be a little too much. Most mapping apps have an annual subscri...
4 Mar 2026 2 minute read 0 comments lowededwookie
I’ve tried to find a really good ride tracking app, and I feel REVER is doing that for me. I used to use Eat Sleep Ride, but that’s been discontinued, and it seems people have been pushing Detecht as its replacement. As nice as it is, I don’t feel it...
2 Mar 2026 1 minute read 0 comments lowededwookie
I've been working on setting up a YouTube channel so that I can post some videos of my rides. I haven't quite worked out whether I want to use my main channel or if I want to create a new channel. I kind of like the idea of having a new channel that...
4 Feb 2026 1 minute read 0 comments lowededwookie
This was pretty much the longest ride I have done so far on the Himalayan. I headed along the main road past Okato and turned in at Mid Parihaka Road. From there I crossed over Wiremu Road to Upper Parihaka Road which is all dirt road. The wind wa...
2 Feb 2026 1 minute read 2 comments lowededwookie
Sadly I don't have any photos for this trip. Basically the weather was crap and the hill was barely visible. Today was a great test of the bike though. It felt pretty solid in the wet weather, although I really do need my new rear tyre to be put on....
31 Jan 2026 1 minute read 2 comments lowededwookie
Today was a trip that I’d wanted to make for a long time but I’ve never really had a chance to do so. Now I’ve got my own ride I can explore when and where I like… after work. Today’s trip was Lucy’s Gully. I’ve never been up this road but I’m quite...
29 Jan 2026 2 minute read 1 comment lowededwookie
Getting a ride set to your liking can be a tricky thing. Each bike is different and has their own set of intricacies that make things a pain to set. Many moons ago I did a riding course called “Ride Forever”. It was the precursor to the courses that...
23 Jan 2026 2 minute read 0 comments lowededwookie
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned it in the past but I work as a postie. This literally makes me a professional motorcycle rider because I get paid to ride a 125cc motorcycle all day. Well, not so much now because I’m the supervisor for the whole Tarana...
